The **CTC1F-R56M** is a specific electronic component belonging to the family of **Axial Leaded Inductors**. It is designed for use in general-purpose electronic circuits for tasks such as filtering, decoupling, and energy storage. --- ### 1. Part Number Breakdown Understanding the nomenclature helps identify the component's characteristics: | Code Segment | Meaning | Description | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **CTC1F** | Series Prefix | Indicates a Conformal Coated Axial Lead Inductor. | | **R56** | Inductance Value | **0.56 µH** (R acts as a decimal point). | | **M** | Tolerance | **±20%** (Standard tolerance for this value). | --- ### 2. Technical Specifications Below are the typical electrical and physical characteristics of this part: | Parameter | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Inductance** | 0.56 µH | | **Tolerance** | ±20% | | **Core Material** | Phenolic or Ferrite (depending on specific frequency needs) | | **Package Type** | Axial Leaded (Through-hole) | | **Coating** | Epoxy Resin / Conformal Coated | | **Standard Testing Freq** | 25.2 MHz (Typical for sub-1µH values) | --- ### 3. Key Features * **Form Factor:** Small, cylindrical shape with wire leads extending from both ends (resembles a resistor). * **Protection:** The conformal coating provides humidity and environmental protection. * **High Q Factor:** Designed to maintain low energy loss at high frequencies. * **Ease of Assembly:** Compatible with automatic insertion equipment for through-hole PCB assembly. --- ### 4. Common Applications This component is generally found in: 1. **RF Circuits:** Used for impedance matching or tuning. 2. **Power Supplies:** Acts as a high-frequency filter to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI). 3. **Signal Processing:** Decoupling noise from power lines in sensitive analog circuits. 4. **Consumer Electronics:** Found in TVs, radios, and communication devices. --- ### 5. Identification Example On a circuit board, this part is often color-coded or printed with its value. Because the value is **0.56 µH**, if it follows the standard 4-band color code, the bands would typically be: * **Green** (5) * **Blue** (6) * **Silver** (Multiplier 0.01) * **Black/No Band** (Tolerance) ---