
Sunlord
A strong functional alternative with better electricals and a closer, but not identical, package size.
Finding a substitute for the CY43-22UH inductor involves balancing electrical upgrades with physical constraints. While several functional alternatives offer higher performance, none are direct drop-in replacements due to package differences.
All candidates have larger footprints, requiring PCB redesign. No form-fit match found.
Most candidates offer superior current and DCR ratings. The main electrical caveat is a weaker inductance tolerance (±20% vs ±10%).
Candidates are from major manufacturers like TDK and Sunlord, suggesting good availability.
No direct, pin-compatible replacement was found among the candidates. All options have different package footprints, requiring a PCB layout modification.
SWPA5020S220MT is the most promising functional alternative, offering superior current handling and DCR. However, it requires verifying that the slightly larger 5.0x5.0mm footprint is acceptable for the PCB layout.
The primary risk across all potential substitutes is the package mismatch. None of the candidates are drop-in replacements for the 4.5x4.0mm target part.

Sunlord
A strong functional alternative with better electricals and a closer, but not identical, package size.
| Feature / factor | CY43-22UH | SWPA5020S220MT | VLS6045EX-220M | Alt 3 | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 4.5x4.0mm | 5.0x5.0mm | 6.0x6.0mm | 5.0x5.0mm / 6.0x6.0mm — Slightly larger footprint requires PCB layout check.; VLS6045EX-220M: Not a drop-in replacement; requires PCB layout change. | |
| Current | 0.6A | 1.15A (Isat) | 2.4A (Isat) | 1.15A (Isat) / 2.4A (Isat) — Higher current handling.; VLS6045EX-220M: Significantly higher current handling. | |
| Dcr Ohm | 0.27Ω | 0.200Ω | 0.105Ω | 0.200Ω / 0.105Ω — Lower DCR improves efficiency.; VLS6045EX-220M: Lower DCR improves efficiency. | |
| Tolerance | ±10% | ±20% | ±20% | ±20% — Wider tolerance may affect circuit precision.; VLS6045EX-220M: Wider tolerance may affect circuit precision. | |
| Temperature | -55°C to +125°C | - | -40°C to +125°C | -40°C to +125°C — Reduced lower operating temperature limit. |
The best functional alternative is SWPA5020S220MT by Sunlord. It offers higher current ratings and lower DCR, but you must verify if its slightly larger 5.0x5.0mm package fits your PCB.