Chip inductors have a big market, driven by the miniaturization trend in electronics especially 5G communication, vehicle electrification, Internet of Things, AI and robotics. These passive components accounted for more than half of the market for inductors, which reached $5.27 billion in 2024 in China, according to the Qianzhan Industrial Research Institute. This will likely be the scenario when the value hits $8.37 billion in 2027.
In China, wirewound, multilayer and thin-film chip inductors are available, with the first two types accounting for most shipments. Based on package size, the typical choices are 0402, 0603, 0804 and 1210, while top companies continue to develop 008004 and 01005 versions. Shenzhen Sunlord has emphasized 008004 units to benefit from demand in smartphones, wearables and 5G communication devices. The company, which ranks first in China and third worldwide in terms of market share, realized a total sales value of $819 million in 2024 or 16.99 percent growth from the previous year.
Chinese manufacturers usually use ferrite, ceramic, metal alloy, epoxy, copper and silver from domestic sources. The cost of these materials rose slightly in the past 12 months, forcing makers to raise the prices of chip inductors by 5 to 10 percent to keep up with high demand. In the coming months, this may stabilize and keep product quotes flat.
Multilayer chip inductor
Company: Acroparts Technology Co. Ltd
Acroparts’ multilayer chip inductor, the MSFA, has 1 to 4.7µH inductance based on 1MHz test frequency and 0.6 up to 1.1A rated current. It is halogen-free and meets RoHS and REACH requirements. Applications include DC-DC converters, power modules, smartphones, wireless chargers and other electronic devices.
MOQ: Negotiable
Lead time: 30 days
Wirewound chip inductor
Company: Acroparts Technology Co. Ltd
The DSYC Series from Acroparts is a wirewound chip inductor with an inductance of 1.6 to 24µH, Q value of 24 to 42, frequency of 250MHz and rated current of 1,800 up to 2,400mA. It complies with RoHS requirements.
MOQ: Negotiable
Lead time: 30 days
330µH chip inductor
Company: Shaanxi Fullstar Electronics Co. Ltd
Shaanxi Fullstar offers the model sslf-4900-2614, a chip inductor with 330µH inductance, low loss and high saturation. It meets CE, UL and RoHS standards.
MOQ: 100 units
Lead time: 10 days
Shielded chip inductor
Company: Shaanxi Fullstar Electronics Co. Ltd
The sslf-4900-1363 from Shaanxi Fullstar is a shielded chip inductor for use in TVs and communications and video equipment. It conforms to CE, UL and RoHS standards.
MOQ: 100 units
Lead time: 10 days
Multilayer chip inductor
Company: Shenzhen Crystal Technology Industrial Co. Ltd
Shenzhen Crystal’s model HMCC is a multilayer chip inductor available in sizes of 1005, 1608 and 2012. It has up to 10GHz self-resonant frequency and suits 2.4, 5GHz or other RF circuits.
MOQ: Negotiable
Lead time: 7 days
Wirewound chip inductor
Company: Shenzhen Crystal Technology Industrial Co. Ltd
The HLQH from Shenzhen Crystal is a wirewound chip inductor with an inductance of 1 to 120µH, tolerance of ±5, ±10, ±20 or ±30 percent and operating temperature of -40 to 85 C. It is RoHS-compliant.
MOQ: Negotiable
Lead time: 7 days
