Bourns MAG-3002410 High-Performance Power Inductor

Introduction

The Bourns MAG-3002410 is a high-performance power inductor designed for demanding high-current power-conversion systems. With a 160 µH inductance value, low-profile construction, and suitability for silicon-carbide (SiC)-based inverter and power-factor-correction designs, it supports efficient energy handling in modern three-phase power electronics.

Part Description

The MAG-3002410 is a 160 µH power inductor from Bourns’ MAG series. It is intended for use in bidirectional, three-level, three-phase active front-end (AFE) inverter and PFC systems.

Key characteristics include:

• Inductance: 160 µH
• Saturation current: 30 A
• Maximum DC resistance: 26 mΩ
• Operating temperature range: -40°C to +125°C
• Construction: Low-profile power-inductor design
• Target systems: SiC-based AFE inverters and power-factor-correction circuits

Its low DCR helps reduce conduction losses, while its 30 A saturation-current capability supports high-current power stages. The wide operating-temperature range also makes the component appropriate for industrial and transportation environments where thermal conditions can be challenging.

Applications

Potential applications for the MAG-3002410 include:

• Bidirectional active front-end inverter systems
• Three-level, three-phase SiC inverters
• Power-factor-correction circuits
• High-power AC/DC converters
• DC-link filtering stages
• Grid-connected power-conversion equipment
• Battery energy-storage converters
• Electric-vehicle charging equipment
• Industrial motor-drive power stages
• Renewable-energy inverter systems

Industries

Industries that may use this power inductor include:

• Automotive and electric mobility
• EV charging infrastructure
• Renewable energy
• Energy storage
• Industrial automation
• Factory equipment
• Power-distribution systems
• Smart-grid infrastructure
• Transportation electrification
• High-power electronics manufacturing

Usage Ideas

1. Bidirectional EV Charger
   Use the MAG-3002410 in the input or output filtering stage of a bidirectional EV charging system that supports power flow between a vehicle battery and the electrical grid.

2. Three-Phase Motor Drive
   Integrate the inductor into a SiC-based three-phase motor-drive inverter to help manage current ripple and improve power-stage performance.

3. Battery Energy Storage Converter
   Build a bidirectional DC/AC converter for a battery energy-storage cabinet, using the inductor as part of an AFE or PFC stage.

Conclusion

The Bourns MAG-3002410 is a robust 160 µH power inductor for high-current, high-efficiency power-conversion applications. Its 30 A saturation-current rating, low 26 mΩ maximum DCR, low-profile form factor, and -40°C to +125°C operating range make it well suited to SiC-based inverter, PFC, energy-storage, charging, and industrial power-electronics designs.