EATON HCM1A Series Automotive Inductors are high-current power inductors engineered to meet the demanding power and thermal requirements of modern transportation systems. These inductors are built with a strong alloy powder core and are designed to endure harsh engine compartment conditions while maintaining high reliability and performance. The HCM1A series inductors are magnetically shielded, low EMI, and RoHS compliant, ensuring environmental safety. Typical applications include body electronics, HVAC controllers, and advanced driver assistance systems.
EATON HCM1A Automotive Inductors
Features
- AEC-Q200 qualified
- Compact design and low profile
- High-current power inductors
- Magnetically shielded to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI)
- Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) 1
- Range of frequency is up to 1MHz
- RoHS-compliant, halogen-free, and lead-free
Applications
- Advanced driver assistance systems
- Battery systems
- Body electronics
- Chassis and safety electronics
- Engine and powertrain systems
- Infotainment and cluster electronics
- LED drivers
- Motor control
- Power modules
- Voltage regulators
Resources
Video
This TTI Specs Video for EATON HCM1A Series Automotive Inductors details their inductance range of 0.1µH to 100µH, current ratings from 1.5A to 100A, and frequencies up to 1MHz. HCM1A inductors are ideal for use in DC/DC converters, voltage regulators, battery-powered systems, multi-phase regulators, and point-of-load modules, providing dependable energy storage solutions.
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Video Transcript
It isn’t protein powder bulking up these high-current power inductors but the pressed powder core that gives the EATON HCM1A Series Automotive Inductors superior performance with an AEC-Q200 grade for automotive applications. With an inductance range of 0.1µH to 100µH for 1.5A to 100A at frequencies up to 1MHz, the automotive-grade inductors are reliable energy storage solutions for DC/DC converters, voltage regulators, battery-powered systems, multi-phase regulators, and point-of-load modules. The HCM1A series inductors withstand the stressed environments of engine compartments with a robust molded construction offering magnetic shielding and an operating temperature of up to 155°C with a moisture sensitivity level 1. The HCM1A family offers multiple footprints in tape and reel packaging that are halogen and lead free with RoHS compliance.