Cracks on Molded Power Inductors

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WE-LHMI series inductors have an optimized molding technology, especially designed for low profile high current applications like laptops, tablets, battery operated devices, etc. where the need for high current, high stability Point of Load devices are increasing.
The advantages of WE-LHMI series products are high saturation current which exhibits soft saturation characteristic, low core losses, high operating temperature, and a small footprint. Unlike most of the power inductor cores, WE-LHMI core is not a ferrite, it is a mixture of iron powder and resin binder which is pressed around the inductor coil. The resin binder creates a distributed gap and greatly enhances the electrical characteristics of an inductor. After pressing, the mixture is cured along with the inductor coil in an oven to increase the bonding strength between resin binders and iron powder. Unlike other manufacturers, WE-LHMI series products are coated with varnish to avoid oxidation around the core which can affect the reliability of the inductor. This document helps understanding the influence of visual asymmetry around the core which may occur during the manufacturing process of WE-LHMI series inductors.

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