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Best Alternatives to YHNR4020-6R8M

Package: 4020 (1616 Metric)YJYCOINChokesInductance: 6.8 µHTolerance: ±20%Saturation Current: 3.0 AHeat Rating Current: 2.4 ADC Resistance (Typ): 0.130 Ω

Explore functional alternatives for the YHNR4020-6R8M inductor. While no direct drop-in replacements are available, several candidates offer superior current handling and lower resistance in different packages, suitable for new designs or board revisions.

AI replacement insight

Package riskhigh

All candidates have larger footprints and will not fit on the existing PCB land pattern.

Electrical risklow

All candidates meet or exceed the target's current ratings and have lower DCR, representing an electrical upgrade.

Can it be replaced directly?

There is no direct, drop-in replacement for the YHNR4020-6R8M. All alternatives require a PCB layout change due to different package sizes.

Best replacement path

For a board redesign, FAUL0530-6R8MT is the smallest alternative. For higher performance, consider FXL0840-6R8-M or FAUL1050-6R8MT depending on space.

Main risk

Package incompatibility is the main risk, as no alternatives share the target's 4.0x4.0mm footprint.

Recommended alternatives

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APH0630T6R8M package
Needs validationhigh risk

A functional alternative with higher current ratings but in a larger package not suitable for drop-in replacement.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorYHNR4020-6R8MAPH0630T6R8MFAUL0530-6R8MTFAUL1050-6R8MTCompatibility / risk
Package4.0x4.0mm7.0x6.6mm5.4x5.2mm11.5x10mm7.0x6.6mm / 5.4x5.2mm / 11.5x10mm — Not a drop-in replacement; requires PCB redesign.; FAUL0530-6R8MT: Not a drop-in replacement; requires PCB redesign.; FAUL1050-6R8MT: Not a drop-in replacement; requires PCB redesign.; FXL0618-6R8-M: Not a drop-in replacement; requires PCB redesign.
Saturation Current A3.0A4.98A3.6A14.0A4.98A / 3.6A / 14.0A — Candidate has higher saturation current.; FAUL0530-6R8MT: Candidate has slightly higher saturation current.; FAUL1050-6R8MT: Candidate has vastly superior saturation current.; FXL0618-6R8-M: Candidate has slightly higher saturation current.
Current A2.4A4.32A3.5A8.0A4.32A / 3.5A / 8.0A / 2.4A — Candidate has higher RMS current rating.; FAUL0530-6R8MT: Candidate has higher RMS current rating.; FAUL1050-6R8MT: Candidate has vastly superior RMS current rating.; FXL0618-6R8-M: RMS current rating is identical.
Dcr Ohm130mΩ48mΩ90mΩ18.5mΩ48mΩ / 90mΩ / 18.5mΩ / 110mΩ — Candidate has lower DCR, improving efficiency.; FAUL0530-6R8MT: Candidate has lower DCR.; FAUL1050-6R8MT: Candidate has much lower DCR, improving efficiency.; FXL0618-6R8-M: Candidate has slightly lower DCR.
ApplicationCommercial-AEC-Q200AEC-Q200AEC-Q200 — Automotive qualified, may be over-specified for some uses.; FAUL1050-6R8MT: Automotive qualified, may be over-specified for some uses.

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Questions & answers

The best alternative depends on your design constraints. For the smallest physical size increase, consider FAUL0530-6R8MT. For a significant performance upgrade in current handling, FXL0840-6R8-M is a strong choice. All require a board redesign.