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Shielded Power Inductors MLC12xx/15xx
Document 327-1
Document 327-1 Revised 04/19/12
Designer’s Kit C387 contains samples of all values
Core material Iron
Core and winding loss See www.coilcraft.com/coreloss
Terminations RoHS tin-silver over copper. Other terminations
available at additional cost.
Weight MLC12xx 1.91 – 3.04 g; MLC15xx 2.73 – 5.12 g
Ambient temperature –40°C to +85°C with Irms current
Maximum part temperature: The part may be operated without
damage as long its temperature (ambient + self-heating) does not
exceed +125°C.
Storage temperature Component: –40°C to +125°C.
Packaging: –40°C to +80°C
Resistance to soldering heat Max three 40 second reflows at
+260°C, parts cooled to room temperature between cycles
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) 1 (unlimited floor life at <30°C /
85% relative humidity)
Failures in Time (FIT) / Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
38 per billion hours / 26,315,789 hours, calculated per Telcordia SR-332
PCB washing Tested with pure water or alcohol only. For other solvents,
see Doc787_PCB_Washing.pdf.
• SoftsaturationmakesthemidealforVRD/VRMapplications
• Specialmaterialseliminateallthermalagingissues.
Inductance2 DCR (mOhm) SRF typ3 Isat (A)4 Irms (A)5 Height
Part number1 ±20% (µH) typ max (MHz) 10% drop 20% drop 20°C rise 40°C rise max (mm)
10.5 mm × 11.x mm body size (see next page for 13.2 mm × 14.x mm body size)
MLC1265-361ML_ 0.36 0.93 1.03 234 26.9 42.6 16.5 22.7 6.5
MLC1260-401ML_ 0.40 0.93 1.03 228 21.0 35.2 16.3 21.9 6.1
MLC1255-421ML_ 0.42 0.93 1.03 219 21.1 34.5 16.8 24.1 5.6
MLC1240-451ML_ 0.45 1.73 1.91 198 16.5 24.9 12.8 19.8 4.1
MLC1265-701ML_ 0.70 1.24 1.37 134 16.4 27.5 15.2 21.0 6.5
MLC1250-801ML_ 0.80 2.35 2.59 151 13.3 21.7 12.4 17.3 5.1
MLC1240-901ML_ 0.90 2.57 2.83 108 13.9 22.8 11.9 16.3 4.1
MLC1260-122ML_ 1.20 2.38 2.62 93 14.0 23.3 12.3 17.6 6.1
MLC1255-122ML_ 1.20 2.38 2.62 85 14.1 22.4 12.4 17.5 5.6
MLC1250-132ML_ 1.30 2.38 2.62 76 10.8 17.7 11.7 16.5 5.3
MLC1245-152ML_ 1.50 4.08 4.49 79 10.7 17.3 10.3 14.2 4.6
MLC1260-172ML_ 1.75 2.84 3.13 72 12.1 19.2 10.9 15.3 6.1
MLC1245-402ML_ 4.00 8.18 9.00 46 7.42 11.8 6.9 9.8 4.8
1. When ordering, please specify termination and packaging codes:
MLC1245-402MLC
Termination: L = RoHS compliant tin-silver over copper.
Special order:
T = RoHS tin-silver-copper (95.5/4/0.5) or S = non-RoHS tin-lead (63/37).
Packaging: C = 7 machine-ready reel. EIA-481 embossed plastic tape.
B = Less than full reel. In tape, but not machine ready. To have a leader and trailer added ($25 charge), use code letter C instead.
D = 13 machine-ready reel. EIA-481 embossed plastic tape. Factory order only, not stocked.
2. Inductancemeasuredat100kHz,0.1Vrms,0AdcusingaCoilcraftSMD‑AxtureinanAgilent/HP4284ALCRmeter.
3. SRFmeasuredusinganAgilent/HP4291AimpedanceanalyzerandaCoilcraft16193xture.
4. DCcurrentatwhichtheinductancedropsthespeciedamountfromitsvaluewithoutcurrent.
5. Currentthatcausesthespeciedtemperaturerisefrom25°Cambient.
6. Electricalspecicationsat25°C.
Refer to Doc 362 “Soldering Surface Mount Components” before soldering.
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© Coilcraft Inc. 2013
This product may not be used in medical or high
risk applications without prior Coilcraft approval.
Specification subject to change without notice.
Please check web site for latest information.
Shielded Power Inductors
MLC12xx/15xx Series
Document 327-2
Document 327-2 Revised 04/19/12
Inductance2 DCR (mOhm) SRF typ3 Isat (A)4 Irms (A)5 Height
Part number1 ±20% (µH) typ max (MHz) 10% drop 20% drop 20°C rise 40°C rise max (mm)
13.2 mm × 14.x mm body size (see previous page for 10.5 mm × 11.x mm body size)
MLC1565-451ML_ 0.45 0.864 0.951 158 32.8 54.0 18.0 25.6 6.5
MLC1565-501ML_ 0.50 0.864 0.951 132 21.3 38.1 18.6 26.9 6.5
MLC1555-551ML_ 0.55 1.34 1.48 165 20.8 35.7 16.1 22.3 5.6
MLC1565-801ML_ 0.80 1.20 1.32 93 27.4 47.4 17.4 24.6 6.5
MLC1560-901ML_ 0.90 1.72 1.90 101 17.8 28.7 14.6 20.6 6.0
MLC1538-102ML_ 1.0 3.46 3.81 81 13.6 21.2 11.5 16.7 3.9
MLC1550-102ML_ 1.0 1.72 1.90 76 16.1 27.3 13.9 19.7 5.2
MLC1565-142ML_ 1.4 2.20 2.42 77 18.9 30.1 13.7 19.9 6.5
MLC1538-152ML_ 1.5 4.36 4.80 50 13.4 21.0 10.6 14.6 3.9
MLC1565-202ML_ 2.0 3.47 3.82 64 15.2 24.2 11.6 16.3 6.5
MLC1550-252ML_ 2.5 3.43 3.74 45 10.9 17.7 11.5 15.8 5.2
MLC1565-282ML_ 2.8 4.10 4.51 44 13.7 22.3 10.7 15.2 6.5
MLC1555-302ML_ 3.0 4.06 4.47 42 11.1 18.1 10.9 15.6 5.6
MLC1565-372ML_ 3.7 3.10 3.40 47 8.13 13.63 12.17 16.58 6.5
MLC1550-452ML_ 4.5 7.13 7.85 36 7.12 11.8 8.43 11.7 5.2
MLC1565-472ML_ 4.7 4.00 4.40 39 6.23 10.57 10.98 15.57 6.5
MLC1565-602ML_ 6.0 5.50 6.05 34 5.60 9.57 9.27 13.62 6.5
MLC1565-732ML_ 7.3 7.20 7.92 29 5.10 8.60 8.60 12.01 6.5
MLC1565-922ML_ 9.2 9.70 10.60 25 4.57 7.80 7.19 10.18 6.5
MLC1565-113ML_ 11.3 10.60 11.60 21 4.07 7.03 6.87 9.46 6.5
MLC1565-133ML_ 13.0 12.57 13.75 19 3.93 6.70 6.12 8.65 6.5
MLC1565-153ML_ 15.4 16.40 18.00 17 3.43 5.77 5.63 7.75 6.5
1. When ordering, please specify termination and packaging codes:
MLC1565-153MLC
Termination: L = RoHS compliant tin-silver over copper.
Special order:
T = RoHS tin-silver-copper (95.5/4/0.5)
or S = non-RoHS tin-lead (63/37).
Packaging: C = 7 machine-ready reel. EIA-481 embossed plastic
tape.
B = Less than full reel. In tape, but not machine ready.
To have a leader and trailer added ($25 charge), use
code letter C instead.
D = 13 machine-ready reel. EIA-481 embossed plastic
tape. Factory order only, not stocked.
2. Inductancemeasuredat100kHz,0.1Vrms,0AdcusingaCoilcraft
SMD‑AxtureinanAgilent/HP4284ALCRmeter.
3. SRF measured using an Agilent/HP4291A impedance analyzer and a
Coilcraft16193xture.
4. DCcurrentatwhichtheinductancedropsthespeciedamountfromits
value without current.
5. Currentthatcausesthespeciedtemperaturerisefrom25°Cambient.
6. Electricalspecicationsat25°C.
Refer to Doc 362 “Soldering Surface Mount Components” before soldering.
A
B
C
Max height.
See electrical
specifications
table.
DE
E
F
G
Recommended
Land Pattern
MLCxxx
-xxxML
XXXX Y
Parts manufactured prior
to March 2012 may be
marked differently.
Part number
Internal code
Body A B
Size max max C D E F G
1240 11.2 10.5 1.8 2.3 4.0 4.0 2.7
1245 11.2 10.5 1.8 2.3 4.0 4.0 2.7
1250 11.2 10.5 1.8 2.3 4.0 4.0 2.7
1255 11.4 10.5 1.8 2.3 4.0 4.0 2.7
1260 11.4 10.5 1.8 2.3 4.0 4.0 2.7
1265 11.4 10.5 1.8 2.3 4.0 4.0 2.7
1538 13.8 13.2 2.4 3.0 5.0 5.4 3.4
1550 13.8 13.2 2.4 3.0 5.0 5.4 3.4
1555 13.8 13.2 2.4 3.0 5.0 5.4 3.4
1560 13.8 13.2 2.4 3.0 5.0 5.4 3.4
1565 14.0 13.2 2.4 3.0 5.0 5.4 3.4
All dimensions are in mm.
Tape and Reel (24 mm wide plastic tape)
Quantity Tape thickness Pocket Pocket
7 reel 13 reel (mm) spacing (mm) depth (mm)
MLC1240 250 900 0,35 16 4,45
MLC1245 200 800 0,35 16 4,95
MLC1250 200 700 0,40 16 5,45
MLC1255 200 700 0,40 16 5,95
MLC1260 175 600 0,40 16 6,50
MLC1265 150 600 0,40 16 6,70
MLC1538 200 800 0,35 20 4,00
MLC1550 150 600 0,40 20 5,45
MLC1555 150 500 0,40 20 5,95
MLC1560 150 500 0,40 20 6,20
MLC1565 125 500 0,40 20 6,50
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© Coilcraft Inc. 2013
This product may not be used in medical or high
risk applications without prior Coilcraft approval.
Specification subject to change without notice.
Please check web site for latest information.
Shielded Power Inductors
MLC12xx/15xx Series
Document 327-3
Document 327-3 Revised 04/19/12
Typical L vs Frequency Typical L vs Current
Temperature Rise vs Current
Inductance vs current is unaffected by part temperature up to 125°C.
MLC1538-152
MLC1550-452
MLC1555-551
MLC1265-361
MLC1538-102
MLC1565-282
MLC1565-922
MLC1565-153
0.01 0.1
11
0
0.1
Inductance (µH)
0.01 0.1
11
0
Frequency (MHz)
1
10
100
0.1 1
0.1
1
10
100
Inductance (µH)
10 100
Current (A)
MLC1538-152
MLC1550-452
MLC1555-551
MLC1265-361
MLC1538-102
MLC1565-282
MLC1565-922
MLC1565-153
70
60
50
40
30
20
0
10
Temperature rise (from 25°C)
Current (A rms)
501
53
020 2510
MLC1550-452
MLC1565-922
MLC1565-153
MLC1265-361
MLC1555-551
MLC1538-102
MLC1260-122
MLC1538-152
MLC1565-282