Best Alternatives to IHLP2525CZER3R3M01

Package: 2525VishayChokesInductance: 3.3 µHTolerance: ±20%Saturation Current: 13.5 AHeat Rating Current: 6 ADCR Max: 30 mΩ

Explore functional alternatives for the Vishay IHLP2525CZER3R3M01 inductor. While no direct drop-in replacements are available, several candidates offer superior electrical performance in larger packages, suitable for new designs or board revisions.

AI replacement insight

Package riskhigh

All candidates have larger footprints and are not drop-in compatible.

Electrical risklow

Candidates offer superior current ratings and lower DCR, but EMI should be re-verified.

Can it be replaced directly?

No, there are no direct pin-to-pin replacements for IHLP2525CZER3R3M01 among the candidates reviewed. All alternatives have different, larger footprints.

Best replacement path

Board redesign with a functional alternate like CYA1250-3.3UH or SMMS1770-3R3M to gain higher current ratings and efficiency.

Main risk

Mechanical incompatibility is the main risk; all reviewed substitutes require a new PCB layout.

Recommended alternatives

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CYA1250-3.3UH package
Needs validationmedium risk

A functional alternative with superior current handling and lower DCR, but in a larger package.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorIHLP2525CZER3R3M01CYA1250-3.3UHCYA1265-3.3UHMWSA1004S-3R3MTCompatibility / risk
Package2525 (6.5x6.5mm)1250 (12.8x12.8mm)1265 (12.8x12.8mm)1004 (10.0x11.5mm)1250 (12.8x12.8mm) / 1265 (12.8x12.8mm) / 1004 (10.0x11.5mm) / 1040H (10.2x11.0mm) — Candidate is significantly larger, not a drop-in replacement.; CYA1265-3.3UH: Candidate is significantly larger, not a drop-in replacement.; MWSA1004S-3R3MT: Candidate is larger, not a drop-in replacement.; PSPMAA1040H-3R3M-ANP: Candidate is larger, not a drop-in replacement.
Saturation Current A13.5 A32.0 A45.0 A16.0 A32.0 A / 45.0 A / 16.0 A — Significant performance upgrade.; CYA1265-3.3UH: Significant performance upgrade.; MWSA1004S-3R3MT: Performance upgrade.; PSPMAA1040H-3R3M-ANP: Performance upgrade.
Current A6.0 A20.0 A25.0 A7.96 A20.0 A / 25.0 A / 7.96 A / 10.0 A — Heat rating current (Irms) is much higher.; CYA1265-3.3UH: Heat rating current (Irms) is much higher.; MWSA1004S-3R3MT: Heat rating current (Irms) is higher.; PSPMAA1040H-3R3M-ANP: Heat rating current (Irms) is higher.
Dcr Ohm30 mΩ max5.5 mΩ max6.5 mΩ max16 mΩ max5.5 mΩ max / 6.5 mΩ max / 16 mΩ max / 12.0 mΩ max — Much lower DCR improves efficiency.; CYA1265-3.3UH: Much lower DCR improves efficiency.; MWSA1004S-3R3MT: Lower DCR improves efficiency.; PSPMAA1040H-3R3M-ANP: Lower DCR improves efficiency.

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Questions & answers

The best alternatives, such as CYA1250-3.3UH or SMMS1770-3R3M, offer significantly higher current ratings and lower DCR. However, they are not drop-in replacements and require a board redesign due to their larger packages.