Standex Edge offers Surface Mount (SMD) power inductor solutions, primarily within its low-profile planar magnetics product line. These inductors are engineered for high efficiency power conversion and regulation.
SMD options are commonly available for the low power range (10W-1kW) planar packages. Smaller planar magnetics components may be packaged as modules featuring castellated holes that are mounted as SMD components. Standex utilizes a patented surface mount header design (U.S. Pat. 7,129,809), which ensures repeatable coplanarity and superior thermal management.
Specific surface mount products include the PQ32 fixed power inductors with ferrite cores. These components are designed for high-current Point-of-Load (POL) converters, offering an inductance range of 0.9 to 6.0 µH. The low-profile structure ensures strong magnetic coupling, requiring fewer turns and leading to reduced DC losses. Custom solutions with increased creepage and clearance are also offered in surface mount configurations.
