Best Alternatives to SWPA4020S470MT

Package: NonstandardShenzhen Sunlord Electronics Co., Ltd.ChokesSeries: SWPAPackage: Tape & Reel (TR)Type: Drum Core, WirewoundInductance: 47 µHTolerance: ±20%

Explore functional alternatives for the Sunlord SWPA4020S470MT 47µH inductor. While no direct drop-in replacements are available, several options offer superior electrical performance if a different package size is acceptable for your design.

AI replacement insight

Package riskhigh

All candidates are much larger than the 4x4mm target, requiring a board redesign.

Electrical risklow

Candidates offer higher current and lower DCR, which is generally a safe upgrade, but circuit stability should be verified.

Can it be replaced directly?

No direct, drop-in replacement for the SWPA4020S470MT is available among the reviewed candidates due to significant package size differences.

Best replacement path

Select a functional alternative with a higher current rating and redesign the PCB layout to accommodate the larger package.

Main risk

The main risk is the physical incompatibility, as all alternatives require a larger PCB footprint and will not fit on the existing layout.

Recommended alternatives

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SM7850-470MT package
Needs validationmedium risk

A functional alternative with matched inductance but a larger package and superior current handling.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorSWPA4020S470MTSM7850-470MTSMDRH104R-470MTSMMS0850-470MCompatibility / risk
Package4020 (4x4mm)SM7850 (7.8x7.8mm)10.3x10.3mm0850 (8.3x8.3mm)SM7850 (7.8x7.8mm) / 10.3x10.3mm / 0850 (8.3x8.3mm) / 1050 (11.5x10.2mm) — Not a drop-in replacement. Requires PCB redesign.; SMDRH104R-470MT: Not a drop-in replacement. Requires PCB redesign.; SMMS0850-470M: Not a drop-in replacement. Requires PCB redesign.; SMMS1050-470M: Not a drop-in replacement. Requires PCB redesign.
Inductance47 µH47 µH47 µH47 µH47 µH — matched; SMDRH104R-470MT: matched; SMMS0850-470M: matched; SMMS1050-470M: matched
Saturation Current A0.74 A1.28 A2.44 A4.0 A1.28 A / 2.44 A / 4.0 A / 4.5 A — Higher current handling.; SMDRH104R-470MT: Significantly higher current handling.; SMMS0850-470M: Significantly higher current handling.; SMMS1050-470M: Significantly higher current handling.
Dcr Ohm810 mΩ150 mΩ128 mΩ190 mΩ150 mΩ / 128 mΩ / 190 mΩ / 110 mΩ — Significantly lower resistance, higher efficiency.; SMDRH104R-470MT: Significantly lower resistance, higher efficiency.; SMMS0850-470M: Significantly lower resistance, higher efficiency.; SMMS1050-470M: Significantly lower resistance, higher efficiency.

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

The best alternative depends on your board space and current needs. SM7850-470MT offers a good performance upgrade in a moderately larger package, while parts like SMMS1770-470M provide much higher current handling in a very large footprint.