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Best Alternatives to CXP0420-100M-AG(10UH)

Package: 0420DMBJChokesInductance: 10 µHTolerance: ±20%Heat Rating Current (IDC): 1.5 ASaturation Current (Isat): 2.0 ADCR (Max): 200 mΩ

Finding a replacement for the DMBJ CXP0420-100M-AG(10UH) 10µH inductor requires careful review of package size and electrical ratings. While many alternatives offer superior current handling, they often come in different packages requiring a board redesign.

AI replacement insight

Package riskhigh

All candidates have a different footprint and require a board redesign.

Electrical risklow

All candidates offer superior current ratings and lower DCR.

Can it be replaced directly?

No direct pin-compatible replacement was found among the candidates reviewed. All have different package sizes requiring a PCB redesign.

Best replacement path

Search for a 10µH inductor in a 0420 (4x4mm) package with Isat ≥ 2.0A and Irms ≥ 1.5A for a potential drop-in replacement.

Main risk

The primary risk is the package mismatch. All reviewed candidates are physically larger and will not fit on the existing PCB footprint.

Recommended alternatives

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SLO1040H100MTT package
Needs validationhigh risk

Functional alternative with superior electrical performance but in a much larger package.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorCXP0420-100M-AG(10UH)SLO1040H100MTTSMDRI127-100MTSMMS1350-100MCompatibility / risk
Inductance10uH10uH10uH10uH10uH — Inductance matches target.; SMDRI127-100MT: Inductance matches target.; SMMS1350-100M: Inductance matches target.; SMMS1770-100M: Inductance matches target.
Package0420 (4x4mm)10.3mm x 10.0mm12.3mm x 12.3mm1350 (13.8x12.6mm)10.3mm x 10.0mm / 12.3mm x 12.3mm / 1350 (13.8x12.6mm) / 1770 (17.15x17.15mm) — Candidate package is significantly larger, requires PCB redesign.; SMDRI127-100MT: Candidate package is significantly larger, requires PCB redesign.; SMMS1350-100M: Candidate package is significantly larger, requires PCB redesign.; SMMS1770-100M: Candidate package is vastly larger, requires PCB redesign.
Saturation Current A2.0A8.5A9.0A12.0A8.5A / 9.0A / 12.0A / 25.0A — Significantly higher saturation current.; SMDRI127-100MT: Significantly higher saturation current.; SMMS1350-100M: Significantly higher saturation current.; SMMS1770-100M: Significantly higher saturation current.
Current A1.5A5.5A5.4A8.0A5.5A / 5.4A / 8.0A / 16.5A — Significantly higher RMS current rating.; SMDRI127-100MT: Significantly higher RMS current rating.; SMMS1350-100M: Significantly higher RMS current rating.; SMMS1770-100M: Significantly higher RMS current rating.

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Questions & answers

The best alternative depends on whether a PCB redesign is possible. Electrically superior options like TAI-TECH's TMPA1265SP-100MN-D exist, but they are in much larger packages. For a drop-in replacement, an inductor in a 4x4mm (0420) package with similar or better electrical ratings is required.