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Würth Elektronik Extends Inductor Portfolio with High-Temperature WE-MAPI and WE-LHMI Series
BonChip Electronics, a valued distributor of Würth Elektronik products, is excited to announce the expansion of the WE-MAPI and WE-LHMI series of pressed accumulator chokes with the introduction of high-temperature variants. These innovative inductors address a critical challenge in power electronics – maintaining performance and reliability in demanding thermal environments.
Unveiling High-Temperature Stability for Demanding Applications
The new high-temperature WE-MAPI and WE-LHMI inductors offer significant advantages over conventional options:
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Exceptional Thermal Performance: Engineered to withstand continuous operation at high nominal currents within a wide temperature range of -55 °C to +150 °C.
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Extended Lifespan: Rigorously tested for thermal aging, enduring over 1,000 hours at 200 °C, ensuring long-term reliability in harsh environments.
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AEC-Q 200 Qualification: These inductors meet the stringent automotive electronics quality standard AEC-Q 200, making them suitable for demanding automotive applications.
Overcoming Thermal Aging and Performance Degradation
Traditional iron-alloy core inductors experience performance decline when exposed to high temperatures:
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Increased Core Losses: Thermal aging elevates core losses, leading to reduced efficiency and increased energy consumption.
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Self-Heating Acceleration: As core losses rise, the inductor generates more heat, further accelerating thermal aging and creating a detrimental cycle.
Würth Elektronik's high-temperature WE-MAPI and WE-LHMI series break this cycle by delivering exceptional thermal stability, ensuring consistent performance and efficiency over their operational lifespan.
Ideal Features for High-Current Applications
Beyond their high-temperature capabilities, the WE-MAPI and WE-LHMI series boast additional desirable characteristics:
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Compact Form Factor: Despite their robust design, these inductors maintain a space-saving footprint.
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Low Profile: Their low profile allows for efficient utilization of board space in space-constrained applications.
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Low Losses and High Efficiency: These inductors minimize energy losses, contributing to overall system efficiency.
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High Current Capacity and Transient Current Handling: They can handle high continuous currents and accommodate transient current spikes, making them ideal for demanding power delivery applications.
Applications
The WE-MAPI and WE-LHMI high-temperature inductors are well-suited for a broad range of power electronics applications, including:
- High-Current DC/DC Converters in Power Supplies
- Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs)
- Point-of-Load (POL) Converters
- CPU/RAM Power Supplies
BonChip Electronics: Your Partner for Würth Elektronik High-Temperature Inductors
As a leading distributor of Würth Elektronik products, BonChip Electronics offers the complete line of WE-MAPI and WE-LHMI series inductors, including the new high-temperature variants. Our team of experts is dedicated to assisting you in selecting the optimal inductor solution for your specific power electronics requirements. Contact BonChip Electronics today to learn more about how Würth Elektronik's high-temperature inductors can elevate the performance and reliability of your next project.
