The part number **1ME201610H-R24MF** refers to a **Small-Sized Metal Alloy Power Inductor**, commonly used in compact electronic devices like smartphones, wearables, and portable medical equipment. These inductors are designed for high-efficiency power conversion in DC-DC converters. --- ### 1. Technical Specifications Below are the typical specifications associated with this specific part series: | Parameter | Value / Description | |:---|:---| | **Inductance** | 0.24 µH (indicated by "R24") | | **Tolerance** | ±20% (indicated by "M") | | **Case Size** | 2.0mm x 1.6mm (indicated by "2016") | | **Height (Max)** | 1.0mm (indicated by "10") | | **Material** | Metal Alloy (Iron Powder Core) | | **Shielding** | Magnetic Shielded | --- ### 2. Part Number Breakdown The alphanumeric code follows a standard industry nomenclature for surface-mount device (SMD) inductors: 1. **1ME**: Series identifier (usually proprietary to the manufacturer, indicating high-current metal alloy type). 2. **2016**: Dimensions in millimeters ($2.0 \times 1.6$ mm). 3. **10**: Maximum height ($1.0$ mm). 4. **H**: High-performance or high-reliability grade. 5. **R24**: Inductance value ($0.24$ µH). 6. **M**: Inductance tolerance ($\pm 20\%$). 7. **F**: Lead-free / RoHS compliant designation. --- ### 3. Key Characteristics * **High Saturation Current:** Metal alloy cores handle higher peak currents without the inductance dropping sharply compared to traditional ferrite cores. * **Low DCR:** Designed with low Direct Current Resistance to minimize power loss and heat generation. * **EMI Shielding:** The molded construction naturally reduces electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is critical for densely packed PCBs. * **Thermal Stability:** Metal composite materials perform better across a wide temperature range compared to ferrite. --- ### 4. Common Applications These components are typically found in the **Point of Load (POL)** power stages of: * **Mobile Devices:** CPU/GPU power rails in smartphones. * **IoT Modules:** Compact wireless sensors requiring high efficiency. * **SSD Drives:** Miniature power management units for high-speed storage.