Abstract: An exemplary inductor includes: a core; at least one winding at least partially arranged around the core, wherein each of the at least one winding includes a vertically-oriented “U” shape; and an overmold covering an upper region of the core and at least a portion of each of the at least one winding.

Abstract: An electronic component, such as, for example, a transformer, includes a core, a first wire, and a second wire. The first wire is wound at least in part about at least a portion of the core in a first winding. The second wire is wound at least in part about at least a portion of the core in a second winding such that the first winding and the second winding alternate at least in part along at least a portion of the core. The electronic component includes windings that are intertwined about the core to form an intertwined spiral winding. Such a configuration can both improve electrical characteristics of the electronic component while reducing a height of the electronic component. Further, methods of manufacturing such components and customizing same are disclosed.