
cjiang (Changjiang Microelectronics Tech)
AEC-Q200 SMD alternative with higher current ratings but requires redesign and has much higher DCR.
PDPTAT0810-680M is a 68µH through-hole power inductor. While no direct drop-in replacements are available, several functional alternatives exist that offer upgraded electrical performance but require a board redesign due to different packages.
Requires board redesign from Through-Hole to SMD or a different TH footprint.
Most alternatives offer superior current handling and DCR, but must be verified for the specific application.
Multiple alternative manufacturers exist for this inductance value.
No direct, drop-in replacement for PDPTAT0810-680M has been identified. All potential alternatives require PCB modification.
For an electrical upgrade, consider a board redesign for an SMD part like SMS0650-680MT, which offers superior current handling and efficiency.
Package incompatibility is the primary risk, as all viable alternatives are either surface-mount or have a different through-hole footprint.

cjiang (Changjiang Microelectronics Tech)
AEC-Q200 SMD alternative with higher current ratings but requires redesign and has much higher DCR.
| Feature / factor | PDPTAT0810-680M | FAUL0754-680MT | FXL1360-680-M | SMS0650-680MT | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | DIP, 9.5x12mm | SMD, 7.2x7.9mm | SMD, 13.45x12.6mm | SMD, 7.1x6.6mm | SMD, 7.2x7.9mm / SMD, 13.45x12.6mm / SMD, 7.1x6.6mm / Through Hole, 23x12mm — Requires board redesign (SMD vs. Through-Hole).; FXL1360-680-M: Requires board redesign (SMD vs. Through-Hole).; SMS0650-680MT: Requires board redesign (SMD vs. Through-Hole).; PDMTAT068125-680MLU: Different footprint and much larger size. |
| Inductance | 68µH | 68µH | 68µH | 68µH | 68µH — Inductance value matches.; FXL1360-680-M: Inductance value matches.; SMS0650-680MT: Inductance value matches.; PDMTAT068125-680MLU: Inductance value matches. |
| Current | Irms: 1.9A, Isat: 1.3A | Irms: 2.0A, Isat: 2.8A | Irms: 2.5A, Isat: 4.5A | Irms: 5.5A, Isat: 7.3A | Irms: 2.0A, Isat: 2.8A / Irms: 2.5A, Isat: 4.5A / Irms: 5.5A, Isat: 7.3A / Irms: 10A, Isat: N/A — Higher current handling capability.; FXL1360-680-M: Higher current handling capability.; SMS0650-680MT: Significantly higher current handling.; PDMTAT068125-680MLU: Isat is missing and must be verified. |
| Resistance | 105mΩ | 255mΩ | 140mΩ | 36.5mΩ | 255mΩ / 140mΩ / 36.5mΩ / 19mΩ — Significantly higher DCR will reduce efficiency.; FXL1360-680-M: Higher DCR may reduce efficiency.; SMS0650-680MT: Much lower DCR improves efficiency.; PDMTAT068125-680MLU: Much lower DCR improves efficiency. |
There are no direct drop-in replacements. However, parts like SMS0650-680MT offer superior electrical performance (higher current, lower DCR) but require a board redesign for its SMD package.