Cyntec Corporation Manufacturer Skill
MPN Structure
Cyntec MPNs follow this structure:
code
[SERIES][SIZE][TYPE]-[VALUE][TOLERANCE][PACK] | | | | | | | | | | | +-- Packaging (N=Tape/Reel) | | | | +-- M=20%, K=10% | | | +-- Inductance code | | +-- Type variant (T, S, etc.) | +-- 3-4 digit size code +-- Series (PCMC, VCMD, MCPA, CMC)
Example Decoding
code
PCMC063T-1R0MN | | | | || | | | | |+-- Packaging (N=Tape/Reel) | | | | +-- Tolerance (M=+/-20%) | | | +-- Inductance (1R0 = 1.0uH) | | +-- Type variant (T) | +-- Size (063 = 6.3mm) +-- PCMC = Power Inductor series MCPA0504-1R0MN | | | || | | | |+-- Packaging (N=Tape/Reel) | | | +-- Tolerance (M=+/-20%) | | +-- Inductance (1R0 = 1.0uH) | +-- Size (0504 = 5.0mm x 4.0mm) +-- MCPA = Automotive Power Inductor series CMC0503-471M | | | | | | | +-- Tolerance (M=+/-20%) | | +-- Impedance (471 = 470 ohm) | +-- Size (0503 = 5.0mm x 3.0mm) +-- CMC = Common Mode Choke series
Series Reference
PCMC - Power Inductors
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Type | Power inductor |
| Pattern | ^PCMC[0-9]{3,4}.* |
| Size format | 3-4 digits |
| Application | General power conversion |
VCMD - Molded Power Inductors
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Type | Molded power inductor |
| Pattern | ^VCMD[0-9]{3,4}.* |
| Size format | 3-4 digits |
| Application | High current, shielded |
MCPA - Automotive Power Inductors
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Type | Automotive-grade power inductor |
| Pattern | ^MCPA[0-9]{4}.* |
| Size format | 4 digits |
| Application | AEC-Q200 qualified |
CMC - Common Mode Chokes
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Type | Common mode choke |
| Pattern | ^CMC[0-9]{4}.* |
| Size format | 4 digits |
| Application | EMI/EMC filtering |
Inductance Encoding
Cyntec uses standard R-notation:
R-Notation (Decimal Point)
| Code | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| R47 | 0.47uH | R at start = sub-1uH |
| R68 | 0.68uH | R at start |
| 1R0 | 1.0uH | R in middle |
| 2R2 | 2.2uH | R in middle |
| 4R7 | 4.7uH | R in middle |
| 6R8 | 6.8uH | R in middle |
3-Digit Multiplier Code
| Code | Value | Calculation |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 10uH | 10 x 10^0 |
| 101 | 100uH | 10 x 10^1 |
| 220 | 22uH | 22 x 10^0 |
| 470 | 47uH | 47 x 10^0 |
| 471 | 470uH | 47 x 10^1 |
Decoding Algorithm
java
// R at start (R47, R68)
if (code.startsWith("R")) {
double value = Double.parseDouble("0." + code.substring(1));
return formatInductance(value);
}
// R in middle (1R0, 2R2)
if (code.contains("R")) {
String[] parts = code.split("R");
double value = Double.parseDouble(parts[0] + "." + parts[1]);
return formatInductance(value);
}
// 3-digit code
if (code.matches("\\d{3}")) {
int mantissa = Integer.parseInt(code.substring(0, 2));
int exponent = Integer.parseInt(code.substring(2, 3));
double microhenries = mantissa * Math.pow(10, exponent);
return formatInductance(microhenries);
}
Size Code Formats
3-Digit Size (PCMC, VCMD)
| Code | Dimension |
|---|---|
| 063 | 6.3mm |
| 050 | 5.0mm |
| 040 | 4.0mm |
4-Digit Size (MCPA, CMC)
| Code | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| 0504 | 5.0mm x 4.0mm |
| 0403 | 4.0mm x 3.0mm |
| 0503 | 5.0mm x 3.0mm |
Tolerance Codes
| Code | Tolerance |
|---|---|
| K | +/- 10% |
| M | +/- 20% |
Package Type by Series
| Series | Package Type |
|---|---|
| PCMC | Power Inductor |
| VCMD | Molded Power Inductor |
| MCPA | Automotive Power Inductor |
| CMC | Common Mode Choke |
Handler Implementation Notes
Series Extraction
java
// Returns series + size + type as the full identifier
// PCMC063T-1R0MN -> "PCMC063T"
// MCPA0504-1R0MN -> "MCPA0504"
Matcher m = PCMC_PATTERN.matcher(upperMpn);
if (m.matches()) {
String type = m.group(3);
return m.group(1) + m.group(2) + (type != null ? type : "");
}
m = VCMD_PATTERN.matcher(upperMpn);
if (m.matches()) {
String type = m.group(3);
return m.group(1) + m.group(2) + (type != null ? type : "");
}
// MCPA and CMC don't have type suffix
m = MCPA_PATTERN.matcher(upperMpn);
if (m.matches()) {
return m.group(1) + m.group(2);
}
Package Code Extraction
java
// Returns the package type description based on series String series = extractSeriesPrefix(mpn); return SERIES_PACKAGE_MAP.get(series); // Returns: "Power Inductor", "Molded Power Inductor", etc.
Value Extraction
java
// Value code position varies by series
// PCMC/VCMD: group(4) after type
// MCPA/CMC: group(3) directly after size
Matcher m = PCMC_PATTERN.matcher(mpn);
if (m.matches()) {
String valueCode = m.group(4);
return parseInductanceCode(valueCode);
}
m = MCPA_PATTERN.matcher(mpn);
if (m.matches()) {
String valueCode = m.group(3);
return parseInductanceCode(valueCode);
}
Pattern Details
PCMC Pattern
java
Pattern.compile(
"^(PCMC)(\\d{3,4})([A-Z]?)[-]?([0-9R]+)([A-Z]*)$"
);
// Groups: (1)series (2)size (3)type (4)value (5)tolerance+options
VCMD Pattern
java
Pattern.compile(
"^(VCMD)(\\d{3,4})([A-Z]?)[-]?([0-9R]+)([A-Z]*)$"
);
// Same structure as PCMC
MCPA Pattern
java
Pattern.compile(
"^(MCPA)(\\d{4})[-]?([0-9R]+)([A-Z]*)$"
);
// No type field, 4-digit size only
CMC Pattern
java
Pattern.compile(
"^(CMC)(\\d{4})[-]?([0-9]+)([A-Z]*)$"
);
// Numeric-only value (impedance), no R-notation
Component Types
Cyntec products map to:
- •
INDUCTOR- All inductor and choke products - •
IC- Also registered for pattern matching compatibility
CMC Impedance Encoding
Common mode chokes use 3-digit impedance code (like ferrite beads):
| Code | Impedance |
|---|---|
| 471 | 470 ohm |
| 102 | 1000 ohm |
| 222 | 2200 ohm |
Common Part Numbers
| MPN | Description |
|---|---|
| PCMC063T-1R0MN | 1.0uH power inductor, 6.3mm |
| VCMD063T-2R2MN | 2.2uH molded inductor, 6.3mm |
| MCPA0504-1R0MN | 1.0uH automotive inductor |
| CMC0503-471M | 470 ohm common mode choke |
Related Files
- •Handler:
manufacturers/CyntecHandler.java - •Supported types:
INDUCTOR,IC - •No manufacturer-specific ComponentType enum entries
Learnings & Edge Cases
- •Variable size digit count: PCMC/VCMD can have 3 OR 4 digit size codes (063 vs 0504). MCPA/CMC always have 4.
- •Type field presence: PCMC/VCMD have optional type letter (T, S). MCPA/CMC don't have this field.
- •CMC uses impedance: Common mode chokes encode impedance, not inductance. No R-notation allowed.
- •Series included in package code: Unlike other handlers, Cyntec returns the package TYPE name (e.g., "Power Inductor") not size.
- •Dash is optional: The dash before value code may be present or absent.
- •N suffix = tape and reel: Standard packaging suffix.