
APV
Strong electrical upgrade with identical footprint but increased height. Verify board clearance.
FXL0618-6R8-M is a 6.8µH power inductor in a low-profile 7.0x6.6x1.6mm package. When seeking alternatives, focus on matching inductance, current ratings (Irms > 2.4A, Isat > 3.6A), and physical dimensions, especially height.
Footprint may match, but all identified upgrades are taller, posing a Z-axis clearance risk.
Most alternatives offer superior current handling and lower DCR. Parametric alternates require validation.
This is a common inductor value and package size with multiple vendor options available.
No direct drop-in replacement has been identified. While several candidates match the footprint, all have a greater height, requiring physical clearance verification.
Upgrade to a part with the same footprint but higher current ratings, like APH0630T6R8M, provided the increased height (2.8mm vs 1.6mm) is acceptable.
The primary risk is physical incompatibility due to increased component height in otherwise footprint-compatible alternatives.

APV
Strong electrical upgrade with identical footprint but increased height. Verify board clearance.
| Feature / factor | FXL0618-6R8-M | APH0630T6R8M | FXL0650-6R8-M | FAUL0530-6R8MT | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 7.0x6.6x1.6mm | 7.0x6.6x2.8mm | 7.0x6.6x4.8mm | 5.4x5.2mm | 7.0x6.6x2.8mm / 7.0x6.6x4.8mm / 5.4x5.2mm / 11.5x10mm — Footprint matches, but candidate is 1.2mm taller.; FXL0650-6R8-M: Footprint matches, but candidate is 3.2mm taller.; FAUL0530-6R8MT: Smaller footprint requires board redesign. Taller (2.8mm vs 1.6mm).; FAUL1050-6R8MT: Much larger footprint requires board redesign. |
| Inductance H | 6.8 µH | 6.8 µH | 6.8 µH | 6.8 µH | 6.8 µH — matched; FXL0650-6R8-M: matched; FAUL0530-6R8MT: matched; FAUL1050-6R8MT: matched |
| Current A | 2.4 A | 4.32 A | 5.8 A | 3.5 A | 4.32 A / 5.8 A / 3.5 A / 8.0 A — Higher current rating (Irms).; FXL0650-6R8-M: Higher current rating (Irms).; FAUL0530-6R8MT: Higher current rating (Irms).; FAUL1050-6R8MT: Significantly higher current rating (Irms). |
| Saturation Current A | 3.6 A | 4.98 A | 6.3 A | 3.6 A | 4.98 A / 6.3 A / 3.6 A / 14.0 A — Higher saturation current.; FXL0650-6R8-M: Higher saturation current.; FAUL0530-6R8MT: matched; FAUL1050-6R8MT: Significantly higher saturation current. |
| Dcr Ohm | 110 mΩ | 48 mΩ | 41 mΩ | - | 48 mΩ / 41 mΩ — Lower DCR improves efficiency.; FXL0650-6R8-M: Lower DCR improves efficiency. |
| Application | N/A | - | - | - | AEC-Q200 — Automotive qualified. |
The best alternative depends on your design constraints. For an electrical upgrade with the same footprint, consider APH0630T6R8M, but verify the increased height (2.8mm vs 1.6mm) is acceptable. For a new design, FXL0840-6R8-M offers higher performance in a larger package.