11. Inductor Selection
Question.4
You are selecting an inductor for a buck converter that powers a sensor + microcontroller system, placed inside a plastic enclosure with no shielding.
You are choosing between two inductors with identical values and current ratings:
- Inductor A:
- Shielded construction
- DCR = 100 mΩ
- Inductor B:
- Unshielded construction
- DCR = 45 mΩ
Which inductor should you choose?
