The VLF4012AT-6R8MR96-LC is a wire-wound inductor produced by TDK Corporation, part of their VLF series designed for compact power circuits. The '6R8M' indicates an inductance of 6.8µH with a certain tolerance. 'R96' usually defines the saturation current rating or a product revision. The '-LC' suffix indicates a lead-free construction suitable for lead-free soldering processes.

Applications:

  
• DC-DC Converters in Portable Devices: Smartphones, tablets, wearables, and other battery-operated devices.
  
• Power Management Units (PMUs): Voltage regulation and noise filtering in power circuits.
  
• High-Frequency Power Inductor Applications: Power supplies and voltage regulators needing compact, efficient inductors.
  
• Noise Suppression in Power Lines: Reduction of electromagnetic interference (EMI) in power lines.

Features:

  
• Small Size: Dimensionally optimized for space-constrained applications.
  
• Magnetically Shielded: Reduces electromagnetic interference.
  
• High Current Capability: Suitable for handling moderate to high current levels for its size.
  
• Excellent Inductance Stability: Stable inductance values across temperature and frequency variations.
  
• Lead-Free Construction: Complies with RoHS standards for environmental protection.

Benefits:

  
• Space Saving: Allows for miniaturization of electronic devices.
  
• Reduced EMI: Improves the reliability and performance of surrounding circuits.
  
• Efficient Power Conversion: Enables more efficient DC-DC converter designs.
  
• Reliable Performance: Consistent and stable operation in various environments.
  
• Environmental Compliance: Meets environmental regulations.

Specifications:

The VLF4012AT-6R8MR96-LC has an inductance of 6.8µH. Its physical dimensions are approximately 4.0mm x 4.0mm x 1.2mm. It is designed for reflow soldering. It incorporates a shielded construction.  The rated current and DC resistance are specific to this part number and provided in the TDK datasheet. The operating temperature range is also detailed within the datasheet.