Best Alternatives to PLEA67BCA4R7M-1PT00

Package: 0402 (1006 Metric)TDK Electronics AGChokesSeries: PLEPackage: Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT) Digi-Reel®Type: Thin FilmInductance: 4.7 µHTolerance: ±20%

PLEA67BCA4R7M-1PT00 is a compact 4.7µH thin-film power inductor in a 1006 package. While several functional alternatives with the same inductance and superior electrical performance exist, no direct drop-in replacements have been found due to significant package size differences.

AI replacement insight

Package riskhigh

All candidates are in significantly larger packages (e.g., 2520, 3012) than the target's 1006 size, requiring a new PCB layout.

Electrical risklow

Candidates offer superior current ratings and lower DCR, but EMI and transient response should be re-evaluated in the new layout.

Can it be replaced directly?

No direct, drop-in replacement for PLEA67BCA4R7M-1PT00 has been identified. All alternatives require a PCB layout change due to significant package size differences.

Best replacement path

For new designs or board revisions, consider a larger footprint part like XRIM252012S4R7MBCA which offers superior current handling and lower DCR.

Main risk

Physical package mismatch requiring mandatory PCB redesign.

Recommended alternatives

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VLS3012HBX-4R7M package
Needs validationhigh risk

Functional alternative with higher current ratings but in a much larger physical package.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorPLEA67BCA4R7M-1PT00VLS3012HBX-4R7MVLS6045EX-4R7M-HWPN252010U4R7MTCompatibility / risk
Inductance H4.7µH4.7µH4.7µH4.7µH4.7µH — Inductance value matches.; VLS6045EX-4R7M-H: Inductance value matches.; WPN252010U4R7MT: Inductance value matches.; WPN3012H4R7MT: Inductance value matches.
Package10061212604525201212 / 6045 / 2520 / 3012 — Candidate package is significantly larger, requires PCB redesign.; VLS6045EX-4R7M-H: Candidate package is significantly larger, requires PCB redesign.; WPN252010U4R7MT: Candidate package is significantly larger, requires PCB redesign.; WPN3012H4R7MT: Candidate package is significantly larger, requires PCB redesign.
Saturation Current A0.3A2.51A5.8A1.9A2.51A / 5.8A / 1.9A / 2.0A — Significantly higher saturation current.; VLS6045EX-4R7M-H: Significantly higher saturation current.; WPN252010U4R7MT: Significantly higher saturation current.; WPN3012H4R7MT: Significantly higher saturation current.
Current A0.3A2.01A4.2A1.4A2.01A / 4.2A / 1.4A / 1.3A — Significantly higher RMS current rating.; VLS6045EX-4R7M-H: Significantly higher RMS current rating.; WPN252010U4R7MT: Significantly higher RMS current rating.; WPN3012H4R7MT: Significantly higher RMS current rating.
Dcr Ohm1.08Ω0.201Ω0.027Ω0.2Ω0.201Ω / 0.027Ω / 0.2Ω / 0.196Ω — Much lower DC resistance improves efficiency.; VLS6045EX-4R7M-H: Much lower DC resistance improves efficiency.; WPN252010U4R7MT: Much lower DC resistance improves efficiency.; WPN3012H4R7MT: Much lower DC resistance improves efficiency.

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

No direct drop-in replacement exists. For new designs, parts like XRIM252012S4R7MBCA offer higher performance but in a larger 2520 package, requiring a new layout.