Qualify an alternative supplier
Compare the approved part and IKP candidate using consistent rating definitions, operating conditions and qualification requirements.
INDUCTOR CROSS-REFERENCE
Replace an existing component with the differences clearly documented
Equivalent inductance alone does not ensure application fit. IKP compares rating definitions, current, DCR, saturation behavior, dimensions, mounting and temperature conditions before recommending a sample path.
Product suitability, ratings, test conditions and compliance requirements are confirmed by IKP engineering before quotation.
DOCUMENTED COMPARISONMatch, difference and verification status
Each candidate is compared against the drawing, operating conditions and sample acceptance criteria before approval.
- Starting input
- Manufacturer part number, datasheet, drawing or BOM specification
- Comparison
- Electrical, mechanical, thermal, qualification and validation conditions
- Decision
- Candidate, open gap, sample requirement or no-fit conclusion
Evaluate the complete operating requirement
Improve current, loss or envelope
Document the desired improvement and verify the tradeoffs introduced by another core, winding or package structure.
Replace a constrained or discontinued part
Preserve the original functional requirement while checking mounting, thermal behavior and validation needs.
Start from the best technical input you already have
The platform can structure the requirement and shortlist candidates, while final equivalence remains an engineering and sample decision.
Search the cross-reference library
Enter or browse an existing part number and review the electrical and mechanical fields available for comparison.
Open the cross-reference library →Upload a specification
Use a PDF, spreadsheet or image to structure electrical and mechanical requirements before candidate screening.
Upload the current specification →Request a manual review
Send the drawing, BOM line, operating point, volume and timing when a direct reference record is unavailable.
Request engineering support →Move from reference part to approved sample
- 01
Capture the current part
Record the exact manufacturer, part number, revision and applicable datasheet conditions.
- 02
Normalize the requirement
Separate nominal values from conditions such as bias, temperature rise, frequency and measurement method.
- 03
Confirm candidate fit
Compare electrical, thermal and mechanical requirements and identify the validation needed for each candidate.
- 04
Approve through samples
Validate fit, electrical performance and thermal behavior under the customer-defined acceptance plan.
RFQ CHECKLIST
What to send for a replacement review
One exact part number is usually more useful than a generic product-family request.
- ✓Existing manufacturer, full part number and datasheet revision
- ✓Application position, topology and switching frequency
- ✓Required inductance, current definitions, DCR and temperature rise
- ✓Dimensions, land pattern, mounting and height constraints
- ✓Required qualification, material declarations and test documentation
- ✓Reason for change, annual volume and sample timing
START A PROJECT
Send the current part number or datasheet
IKP will return a clear comparison with candidate matches, important differences and the verification steps required before approval.
Tell us about the operating point
Share the application, electrical requirements, mechanical limits, volume and timing. Please do not include personal information that is not needed for the project.