Magnetic component technology cannot advance in line with Moore’s Law, but designers are under pressure to meet tough targets for miniaturization, time to market and cost. A wide choice of inductors, as well as concise component selection guidance, are both necessary to deliver advanced products on time and on budget. Another factor to consider is the impact of lead-free legislation on the construction and materials of magnetic components to withstand higher reflow temperatures.
Any compromise when sourcing filtering components can have a significant effect on the reliability of your overall design, which is vastly disproportionate to any cost saving which might be made.
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