The part number **5960-63-R** typically refers to a high-reliability, surface-mount **Power Inductor** manufactured by **Coilcraft**. This specific series is designed for mission-critical applications where durability and performance under stress are required. --- ### 1. Technical Specifications Below is a summary of the typical technical characteristics for the 5960-63-R: | Feature | Specification (Typical) | | :--- | :--- | | **Component Type** | Power Inductor (Unshielded) | | **Inductance** | 10.0 µH (Standard for -63 suffix) | | **Tolerance** | ±10% or ±20% | | **DC Resistance (DCR)** | ~0.050 Ohms (Max) | | **Saturation Current** | ~2.5 - 3.0 Amperes | | **Operating Temperature** | -40°C to +125°C | | **Mounting Type** | Surface Mount (SMD) | | **Termination** | RoHS Compliant (R suffix indicates RoHS) | --- ### 2. Physical Characteristics The **5960** series is known for its "Mini-Spring" or ruggedized wire-wound design. * **Core Material:** Typically Ceramic or Ferrite, depending on the specific inductance value requirements. * **Construction:** Heavy-duty wire wrapped around a core with flat-top surfaces to ensure reliable pick-and-place assembly. * **Dimensions:** It is a medium-form factor component, often used in power stages rather than signal processing. --- ### 3. Key Applications Because of the "-R" (RoHS) designation and the robust build of the 5960 series, these parts are commonly found in: 1. **Power Supplies:** Used as an energy storage element in DC-DC converters. 2. **Filtering:** Acting as a low-pass filter to remove high-frequency noise from power lines. 3. **Industrial Electronics:** Used in motor controllers and sensors where vibration resistance is necessary. 4. **Telecommunications:** Integrated into base stations and networking hardware for voltage regulation. --- ### 4. Part Number Breakdown * **5960:** The series designation (defines the physical size and base design). * **63:** The value code (Indicates the inductance value, e.g., 10 µH). * **-R:** Environmental compliance (Indicates the part is **RoHS compliant**, meaning it is lead-free).