MEA1210LD120

Overview

The MEA1210LD120 is a surface-mount LC EMI filter manufactured by TDK Corporation. It features a low-pass architecture with two channels, designed for data line protection in mobile devices. The component operates within a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C and utilizes a 0504 (1210 metric) package size measuring 1.2mm x 1.0mm x 0.5mm. Key electrical specifications include a capacitance of 12 pF and a cutoff frequency of 410 MHz.

Feature Summary

• Provides common-mode noise suppression for high-speed data lines
• Compact surface-mount design suitable for space-constrained PCB layouts
• Low insertion loss characteristics for signal integrity preservation

Applications

• Mobile device data lines
• High-speed interface protection
• Portable electronics signal filtering

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix against official TDK documentation to confirm exact capacitance and cutoff frequency values. Ensure the package dimensions match the required footprint. Confirm RoHS compliance status through current datasheets before integration into production designs.

Selection Notes

Select this component when designing circuits requiring compact EMI filtering for differential or single-ended data lines. Consider the 12 pF capacitance value for impedance matching requirements. Evaluate the 410 MHz cutoff frequency against the target signal bandwidth to ensure adequate attenuation without signal degradation.

Part Context

This part belongs to the MEA series of LC filters from TDK. These components are engineered specifically for suppressing electromagnetic interference in portable electronic applications. The series offers various capacitance options to suit different data rates and impedance profiles.

Replacement Considerations

MEA1210LD220T001 is a related variant within the same series offering different capacitance characteristics.