Coil Formers in Today's Electronic Manufacturing Environment
by Gary Van Schaick, VP of Engineering, MH&W International, Vendor website, Mar 14 2016
Focus:
This 2-page white paper highlights a problem in the magnetics supply chain--some key
manufacturers of coil formers have discontinued their production--and the difficulties that
MH&W International has encountered in finding alternative sources. First, it describes and
compares the different material types including phenolic and polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)
materials. Then it explains the discrepancies in coil former specifications that make it
difficult to find replacements and alternative sources. Finally, it discusses the pin plating
options that have resulted from RoHS' removal of lead, the associated problems and the steps
MH&W has taken to overcome these problems. Finally, there is a brief description of the
company's ability to provide drop-in replacements and near equivalents for discontinued coil
formers.
What you’ll learn:
- How to find second sources of coil formers and what pitfalls to beware of
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