If you have encountered a VLS6045EX series wirewound inductor with slightly exposed wires, TDK has offered the following clarification to resolve your concerns.
Based on the image provided, the manufacturer has confirmed that this degree of wire exposure is within acceptable limits.
This is considered normal and does not impact the component’s published performance, parameters, or reliability.
Please refer to the wire exposure inspection criteria below for further clarification.
Applicable Part Numbers
| DigiKey Part Number | Manufacturer Part Number |
|---|---|
| 445-173057-2-ND,445-173057-1-ND,445-173057-6-ND | VLS6045EX-6R8M |
| 445-173054-2-ND,445-173054-1-ND,445-173054-6-ND | VLS6045EX-470M |
| 445-173039-2-ND,445-173039-1-ND,445-173039-6-ND | VLS6045EX-100M |
| 445-173050-2-ND,445-173050-1-ND,445-173050-6-ND | VLS6045EX-330M |
| 445-173052-2-ND,445-173052-1-ND,445-173052-6-ND | VLS6045EX-3R3N |
| 445-173042-2-ND,445-173042-1-ND,445-173042-6-ND | VLS6045EX-151M |
| 445-180927-2-ND,445-180927-1-ND,445-180927-6-ND | VLS6045EX-471M |
| 445-180928-2-ND,445-180928-1-ND,445-180928-6-ND | VLS6045EX-681M |
| 445-173056-2-ND,445-173056-1-ND,445-173056-6-ND | VLS6045EX-680M |
| 445-173040-2-ND,445-173040-1-ND,445-173040-6-ND | VLS6045EX-101M |
| 445-173049-2-ND,445-173049-1-ND,445-173049-6-ND | VLS6045EX-2R2N |
| 445-173047-2-ND,445-173047-1-ND,445-173047-6-ND | VLS6045EX-221M |
| 445-173045-2-ND,445-173045-1-ND,445-173045-6-ND | VLS6045EX-1R5N |
| 445-173043-2-ND,445-173043-1-ND,445-173043-6-ND | VLS6045EX-1R0N |
| 445-173041-2-ND,445-173041-1-ND,445-173041-6-ND | VLS6045EX-150M |
| 445-173046-2-ND,445-173046-1-ND,445-173046-6-ND | VLS6045EX-220M |
| 445-173058-2-ND,445-173058-1-ND,445-173058-6-ND | VLS6045EX-R47N |
| 445-173055-2-ND,445-173055-1-ND,445-173055-6-ND | VLS6045EX-4R7M |
| 445-180926-2-ND,445-180926-1-ND,445-180926-6-ND | VLS6045EX-331M |
| VLS6045EX-6R8N-ND | VLS6045EX-6R8N |