HIGH CURRENT SWING-TYPE INDUCTOR AND METHODS OF FABRICATION

摘要

A surface mount swing-type inductor component is configured to establish a non-uniform gap when assembled. The non-uniform gap produces swing-type inductor functionality in a compact package for higher current applications while being manufacturable at relatively low cost.

主权项

1. An electromagnetic component assembly comprising:
a first shaped magnetic core piece; a second shaped magnetic core piece; and a pre-fabricated conductive winding including a main winding section and first and second surface mount terminal sections, wherein the first shaped core piece is configured to slidably receive the pre-fabricated winding with the main winding section extended on a first side of the first shaped core piece and the surface mount terminal sections extending on a second side of the first shaped core piece opposite the first side; wherein the second shaped magnetic core piece defines a channel in which the main winding section is received and extended in the channel; and wherein the second shaped magnetic core piece includes a stepped surface adjacent the channel, the stepped surface configured to establish a non-uniform gap between the first shaped magnetic core piece and the second shaped magnetic core piece when the winding section is received and extended in the channel.