The part number **4534-06-R** typically refers to a high-quality **surface-mount (SMD) power inductor**, often manufactured by companies like **API Delevan**. These components are designed for power management circuits where compact size and high reliability are required. --- ### 1. Technical Specifications Below are the general electrical and physical characteristics associated with the 4534 series: | Property | Specification (Typical) | | :--- | :--- | | **Inductance** | 10.0 µH (standard for -06-R) | | **Tolerance** | ±15% or ±20% | | **Current Rating (DC)** | ~2.5 to 3.5 Amps | | **DC Resistance (DCR)** | ~0.040 to 0.050 Ohms (Max) | | **Operating Temperature** | -55°C to +125°C | | **Package Type** | Surface Mount Device (SMD) | | **Termination** | RoHS Compliant (Lead-Free) | --- ### 2. Key Features * **High Current Capacity:** Designed to handle significant DC current without saturating the core. * **Shielding:** Many variants in this series are shielded to reduce Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), protecting nearby sensitive components. * **Robust Construction:** Built to withstand the high temperatures of reflow soldering. * **RoHS Compliant:** The "-R" suffix usually denotes compliance with environmental regulations regarding hazardous substances. --- ### 3. Common Applications These inductors are found in various electronic power stages, including: 1. **DC-DC Converters:** Used for energy storage in buck, boost, or buck-boost regulators. 2. **Filtering:** Acting as a low-pass filter to remove high-frequency noise from power lines. 3. **Voltage Regulation Modules (VRMs):** Common in laptops, servers, and telecommunications equipment. 4. **LED Drivers:** Managing current flow to maintain consistent brightness in LED arrays. --- ### 4. Part Number Breakdown While manufacturer codes vary slightly, the nomenclature usually follows this logic: * **4534:** The series identifier (defines physical footprint and core material). * **06:** The specific value code (representing the inductance value, e.g., 10 microhenries). * **R:** Indicates **RoHS Compliance** (Lead-free). ---