Definition of wire-wound inductors:
SMD wire-wound inductors are also called high-frequency wire-wound inductors. Because of the difference in technology and materials, they are distinguished from laminated inductors.

The difference between wire wound and ceramic chip inductors:
From Construction, performance, application, let’s see the details:
Wire Wound Inductors:
1)Construction: Wire wound inductors are made by coiling a wire (usually copper) around a core material, such as ferrite or powdered iron. The wire is wound tightly to create multiple turns, resulting in a higher inductance value.

2) Performance: Wire wound inductors generally offer higher inductance values and better performance in terms of current handling and saturation levels. They are well-suited for applications that require high power and low resistance.

3) Applications: Wire wound inductors are commonly used in power supplies, filters, amplifiers, and other applications where high current handling, low resistance, and high inductance are crucial.

Ceramic Chip Inductors:
1)Construction: Ceramic chip inductors are constructed using thin layers of conductive material (usually copper) on a ceramic substrate. The conductive layers are patterned to create the desired inductance value.

2)Performance: Ceramic chip inductors typically have lower inductance values and are designed for applications that require smaller sizes, higher frequency operation, and cost-effectiveness. They offer good high-frequency performance, high self-resonant frequency, and low parasitic capacitance.
3) Applications: Ceramic chip inductors are commonly utilized in electronic devices where space is limited, such as mobile phones, tablets, wearables, and other compact consumer electronics.

In summary, wire wound inductors are favored for high-power applications that require higher inductance values and low resistance, while ceramic chip inductors are more suitable for smaller, space-constrained applications that demand higher frequency operation and cost-effectiveness. 

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The popular series of Wire Wound Inductors:
1.HDTC: HDTC0402 HDTC0603 HDTC0805 HDTC3225
2.HDTF: HDTF0402 HDTF0603 HDTF0805
Application: widely used in micro TV, LCD TV, video camera, portable VRC, car audio, thin radio, TV tuner, mobile phone, etc.

The popular series of Ceramic Chip Inductors:

1.HDCI: HDCI0603T HDCI0603T-01 HDCI1005T HDCI1608H HDCI2012H.
2.HDFI: HDFI1005, HDFI1608, HDFI2012, HDFI3216.
3.HDFL: HDFL1608F HDFL2012F HDFL2016F HDFL2520F.
Application: widely used in all kinds of communication equipment, office automation equipment.