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Best Alternatives to WPN252010HR47MT

Package: 1008 (2520 Metric)Shenzhen Sunlord Electronics Co., Ltd.ChokesSeries: WPNPackage: Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT) Digi-Reel®Type: Drum Core, WirewoundInductance: 470 nHTolerance: ±20%

WPN252010HR47MT is a 0.47µH wire-wound power inductor from Sunlord in a 2520 package, featuring a 4.7A Irms and 5.2A Isat current rating. Finding a direct drop-in replacement with equivalent or better performance is challenging.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskhigh

Using pin-compatible parts with lower current ratings may lead to overheating or saturation.

Package riskhigh

Functional alternates have different footprints and require a PCB redesign.

Can it be replaced directly?

No direct, pin-compatible replacements with equal or better performance were found. Available pin-compatible options have lower current ratings, requiring careful engineering review.

Best replacement path

For new designs, consider functional alternates like MHCI05030-R47M-R8 for higher performance, if the board can be redesigned. For existing boards, VLS252010HBX-R47M-1 is a potential downgrade that requires careful validation.

Main risk

Electrical overstress due to lower current ratings in form-fit alternatives, or mechanical incompatibility with functional alternates.

Recommended alternatives

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MHCI05030-R47M-R8 package
Needs validationhigh risk

Functional alternative with superior current ratings but a different, larger package requiring board redesign.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorWPN252010HR47MTMHCI05030-R47M-R8WPN252012HR47MTMWSA0402S-R47MTCompatibility / risk
Package2520 (1008 Metric)0503025200402 (4.2x4.2mm)05030 / 2520 / 0402 (4.2x4.2mm) / 2520 (1008 Metric) — Different package requires PCB redesign.; WPN252012HR47MT: Package size matches.; MWSA0402S-R47MT: Different package requires PCB redesign.; VLS252010HBX-R47M-1: Package size matches.
Inductance0.47µH0.47µH0.47µH0.47µH0.47µH — Inductance matches.; WPN252012HR47MT: Inductance matches.; MWSA0402S-R47MT: Inductance matches.; VLS252010HBX-R47M-1: Inductance matches.
Current4.7A10.0A3.45A7.5A10.0A / 3.45A / 7.5A / 4.53A — Significantly higher current rating.; WPN252012HR47MT: Lower heat rating current (Irms).; MWSA0402S-R47MT: Higher current rating.; VLS252010HBX-R47M-1: Slightly lower heat rating current (Irms).
Saturation Current5.2A14.0A4.9A9.5A14.0A / 4.9A / 9.5A / 4.53A — Significantly higher saturation current.; WPN252012HR47MT: Lower saturation current (Isat).; MWSA0402S-R47MT: Higher saturation current.; VLS252010HBX-R47M-1: Lower saturation current (Isat).
Dcr0.25Ω-0.035Ω-0.035Ω — Lower DCR improves efficiency.
Temperature-40°C to +125°C----40°C to +105°C — Narrower operating temperature range.

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Questions & answers

For new designs, MHCI05030-R47M-R8 is a strong upgrade if a larger footprint is acceptable. For existing boards, VLS252010HBX-R47M-1 is a potential form-fit option, but its lower current ratings must be validated for your application.