1. Power Line & Data Communication

Inductors in power line are used in filters to separate the communication signal from the power signal. This ensures that the data signal is clean and free from noise caused by the power line while in data communication systems, inductors also are used in various ways to improve signal integrity, reduce noise, and ensure efficient data transfer.

Recommended Products

● Common Mode Choke: MSF4532, MSF3425, AQF7035, AQF9045, AQF1260

2. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

ADAS technologies are designed to enhance vehicle safety and assist drivers. Inductors are used in ADAS applications including motor control, radar and Lidar systems, wireless charging and connectivity

Recommended Products

● Shielded Inductor: MCU1277, MCU7045, MCU6045, ASU1048

3. Engine Control Units (ECUs)

The ECU is responsible for controlling various engine parameters such as fuel injection, ignition timing, and air-fuel mixture to ensure optimal engine performance, fuel efficiency, and emissions control. Inductors are used in ECU applications such as DC-DC converters, power supply filtering, ignition and fuel injection control

Recommended Products

● Non-Shielded Inductor: AER0403, MER1006

● Wound Chip Inductor: ACC4532, ACC3225

4. Infotainment

Infotainment systems in modern vehicles include audio and video playback, navigation, connectivity (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi), and user interface controls, all of which require inductors for the performance, reliability, and quality of the system

Recommended Products

● Semi-Shielded Inductor: MSN4030, TPI4018

5. LED Headlamps

LED headlamps often use DC-DC converters to step down or regulate the vehicle's battery voltage to the appropriate level required by the LEDs. Inductors in these converters help store and transfer energy, allowing the circuit to efficiently convert the voltage while maintaining a steady current.

Recommended Products

● Shielded Molded Inductor: MHE0630, MHE0640, MHE1040

6. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Car HVAC systems are responsible for maintaining the interior climate by controlling the temperature, airflow, and air quality. Inductors can contribute to the applications of Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) circuits that control the power delivered to heating elements, cooling fans, and actuators.

Recommended Products

● Shielded Inductor: AQS3818, MQS6822

7. Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS)

PEPS is a keyless entry and start system that allows drivers to unlock, lock, and start their vehicles without physically using a key. The system relies on wireless communication between the vehicle and a key fob, and inductors play an important role in ensuring reliable operation.

Recommended Products

● Ceramic Wire Wound Chip Inductor: SWI0402CT-A1, SWI0603CS-A1