
Functional alternative with higher current ratings but in a much larger physical package.
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.
All candidates are in significantly larger packages (e.g., 2520, 3012) than the target's 1006 size, requiring a new PCB layout.
Candidates offer superior current ratings and lower DCR, but EMI and transient response should be re-evaluated in the new layout.
No direct, drop-in replacement for PLEA67BCA4R7M-1PT00 has been identified. All alternatives require a PCB layout change due to significant package size differences.
For new designs or board revisions, consider a larger footprint part like XRIM252012S4R7MBCA which offers superior current handling and lower DCR.
Physical package mismatch requiring mandatory PCB redesign.

Functional alternative with higher current ratings but in a much larger physical package.
| Feature / factor | PLEA67BCA4R7M-1PT00 | VLS3012HBX-4R7M | VLS6045EX-4R7M-H | WPN252010U4R7MT | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inductance H | 4.7µH | 4.7µH | 4.7µH | 4.7µH | 4.7µH — Inductance value matches.; VLS6045EX-4R7M-H: Inductance value matches.; WPN252010U4R7MT: Inductance value matches.; WPN3012H4R7MT: Inductance value matches. |
| Package | 1006 | 1212 | 6045 | 2520 | 1212 / 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 A | 0.3A | 2.51A | 5.8A | 1.9A | 2.51A / 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 A | 0.3A | 2.01A | 4.2A | 1.4A | 2.01A / 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 Ohm | 1.08Ω | 0.201Ω | 0.027Ω | 0.2Ω | 0.201Ω / 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. |
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.