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Thin Film Spiral Inductors

Thin Film Spiral Inductors

Spiral Inductors consist of thin film gold spiral patterned on a substrate for use in a wide variety of uses, including storing electrical energy in the form of magnetic energy, in frequencies from DC to RF.

An optional polymide coating over the coil is available for increased resistance to scratches or shorts. Non-conductive epoxy is recommended as a mounting method, backside metallization is also available. A second corner pad is provided for easy wire-bonding from the center pad for edge-contact mounting.

Product Features

    • Low Capacitance
    • Less Resistive & Capacitive losses
    • RoHS Compliant

Applications

    • Microwave Circuit Resonant elements
    • Electrical Power & Electronic Devices

Product Features

    • Choking, Blocking, Attenuating, or filtering/smoothing high frequency noise
    • Storing & transferring energy in power converters
    • Creates tuned oscillators or LC “tank” circuits
    • Impedance matching

Thin Film Spiral Inductors


Spiral Inductors
Style
Spiral Inductors
PPI Series
PLS
Inductance
1.2nH to 28nH
Operating Frequency
DC to 500MHz
Data Sheet
Quotes & Samples

Part Numbering

Example PPI Part Number: PLS20-50x50x10A28R00BW

Inductor
PL
Style
S
S = Spiral
Substrate
20
20 = Quartz (Fused Silica)
Length & Width
50x50
Dimensions in mils
Thickness
10
Dimensions in mils
Standard
Metallization
A
A = Pd/Au
Inductance (nH)
28R00
28R00 = 28nH
Protective Coating
B
B = Without Coating
Packaging
W
W = Waffle Pack

Substrate Materials

Code Material Thickness Surface Finish Dielectric Constant
(@ 1MHz)
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
(x10⁶/°C)
Thermal Conductivity
(W/m*K)
35 Alumina
(Al₂O₃)
0.005″ – 0.010″ 2μ” – 3μ” 9.9 7
(25°C to <300°C)
26.9
20 Quartz
(Fused Silica)
0.005″ – 0.010″ 60/40
Optical Polish
3.826 0.55
(25°C to <1000°C)
1.38

Physical Dimensions

Case Size
(Mils)
Inductances # of Turns DC Resistance Q
(@ 200MHz)
Q
(@ 500MHz)
25 x 25 1.2 nH 1.5 0.6Ω 3 7
25 x 25 2.0 nH 2.0 0.9Ω 3 8
25 x 25 3.0 nH 2.5 1.2Ω 4 9
30 x 30 4.4 nH 3.0 1.5Ω 4 10
30 x 30 6.0 nH 3.5 1.9Ω 4 11
30 x 30 7.9 nH 4.0 2.3Ω 4 11
40 x 40 10 nH 4.5 2.7Ω 5 12
40 x 40 13 nH 5.0 3.2Ω 5 12
40 x 40 16 nH 5.5 3.7Ω 5 13
40 x 40 19 nH 6.0 4.2Ω 6 13
40 x 40 23 nH 6.5 4.7Ω 6 14
50 x 50 28 nH 7.0 5.3Ω 7 14

All dimensions are in mils.

Metallization Codes

Inductance Codes

Code Top Side Bottom Side
Metallization Attachment Options Metallization Attachment Options
A Pd/Au Wirebond, Non-Cond. Epoxy
D Pd/Au Wirebond, Non-Cond. Epoxy Ta/Pd/Au Cond. Epoxy,
Non-Cond. Epoxy,
Eutectic Attach Solder
Value Code
< 10nH 1R50 = 1.5nH
> 10nH 28R0 = 28nH
Digits 1-4 are significant figures.
The “R” is used as a decimal point

Inductance values are computed in free air, using a magnetic permeability for free air of μ = 4.0 x 10-7. DC resistance is based on a gold metallization.

Protective Coating

Packaging

Code Polymide Coating
B Without Coating
P With Polymide Coating
Code Style
W Waffle Pack
(Standard)

For additional packaging options, please contact PPI.

Single Layer Capacitors

General Properties

Testing

Operating Temperature -55°C to +150°C
Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C
Operating Frequency DC to 500 MHz
Insulation Resistance 10¹²Ω min at 25°C
Testing Performed Specification/Standard
Visual Inspection MIL-PRF-55342
MIL-STD-883
Mechanical Inspection MIL-PRF-55342
DC Resistance MIL-PRF-55342
MIL-STD-202
High Temperature Exposure MIL-PRF-55342
Thermal Shock MIL-PRF-55342
MIL-STD-202
Resistance to Bonding Exposure MIL-PRF-55342
Wire Bonding Integrity MIL-PRF-55342
Life Test MIL-PRF-55342
MIL-STD-202

Passive Plus offers a comprehensive range of Thin Film Components, designed to meet the diverse needs of the engineering community. PPI Thin Film Components are Made-to-Order and customized to specific applications. Offering precision, reliability, and customization options that cater to your unique requirements.

PPI Thin Film Components deliver tight tolerances, precision, and reliability for any engineering project. Explore each Thin Film type to determine the perfect fit for your application or contact PPI (sales@passiveplus.com) and our team can work with you to determine the best solution.

Once these specifications are confirmed, PPI will then supply the customer with a Spec Sheet with pricing and delivery options.

Please contact PPI directly at 631-425-0938 or by email at sales@passiveplus.com to start this process.

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