Best Alternatives to IHLP2525CZER4R7M01

Package: 2525 (6.47 mm x 6.47 mm)VishayChokesInductance: 4.7 µHTolerance: ±20%Heat Rating Current: 5.5 ASaturation Current: 10 ADCR (Max): 40 mΩ

Find functional alternatives for the Vishay IHLP2525CZER4R7M01 4.7µH power inductor. This analysis identifies several options with superior electrical performance, though they require board layout changes due to different package sizes.

AI replacement insight

Package riskhigh

All candidates have a different, larger footprint, requiring a new PCB layout.

Electrical risklow

Candidates offer higher current ratings and lower DCR, which is generally a safe upgrade.

Can it be replaced directly?

No direct, drop-in replacement was found. While many inductors match the 4.7µH value with superior current handling, they are not in the same 2525 package.

Best replacement path

Functional upgrade requiring board redesign.

Main risk

Package mismatch requiring PCB redesign.

Recommended alternatives

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CYA1265-4.7UH package
Needs validationhigh risk

A functional alternative with 4.7µH inductance, much higher current ratings, and lower DCR, but in a different package.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorIHLP2525CZER4R7M01CYA1265-4.7UHMDA1050-4R7MSMMS1040-4R7MCompatibility / risk
Inductance4.7 µH4.7 µH4.7 µH4.7 µH4.7 µH — Inductance matches target.; MDA1050-4R7M: Inductance matches target.; SMMS1040-4R7M: Inductance matches target.; SMMS1050-4R7M: Inductance matches target.
Package2525 (6.47x6.47mm)1265 (13.2x12.9mm)1050 (11.5x10.3mm)11.5x10.0mm1265 (13.2x12.9mm) / 1050 (11.5x10.3mm) / 11.5x10.0mm — Package is not compatible, requires board redesign.; MDA1050-4R7M: Package is not compatible, requires board redesign.; SMMS1040-4R7M: Package is not compatible, requires board redesign.; SMMS1050-4R7M: Package is not compatible, requires board redesign.
Saturation Current A10 A36 A16 A15 A36 A / 16 A / 15 A / 14 A — Significantly higher saturation current provides more margin.; MDA1050-4R7M: Higher saturation current provides more margin.; SMMS1040-4R7M: Higher saturation current provides more margin.; SMMS1050-4R7M: Higher saturation current provides more margin.
Heat Rating Current A5.5 A18 A15 A8.5 A18 A / 15 A / 8.5 A / 9.5 A — Significantly higher heat rating current allows for more power.; MDA1050-4R7M: Higher heat rating current allows for more power.; SMMS1040-4R7M: Higher heat rating current allows for more power.; SMMS1050-4R7M: Higher heat rating current allows for more power.
Dcr Ohm40 mΩ10.0 mΩ10.5 mΩ17 mΩ10.0 mΩ / 10.5 mΩ / 17 mΩ / 12.4 mΩ — Lower DCR improves efficiency.; MDA1050-4R7M: Lower DCR improves efficiency.; SMMS1040-4R7M: Lower DCR improves efficiency.; SMMS1050-4R7M: Lower DCR improves efficiency.

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Questions & answers

While no direct drop-in was found, parts like CYA1265-4.7UH offer significantly better current ratings (36A Isat) and lower DCR. However, it requires a board redesign due to its larger package.