LQW18AN3N6C00D Murata Electronics Inductor (Other) In Stock

Murata LQW18AN3N6C00D is a shielded wire-wound SMD RF inductor in an 0603 package with 3.6 nH inductance and ±0.2 nH absolute tolerance. It features an ultra-low DC resistance of 0.059 Ω and a rated DC current of 850 mA with a Q factor of 25. Available from global distributors with fast worldwide shipping.

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Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Murata Electronics
Package
Other
Pin Count
2
Lifecycle
ACTIVE
Category
Inductor
Price
From $0.0122(MOQ 10)
RoHS
Compliant
Lead Time
3–7 business days
Shipping
DHL Express · Worldwide

What are the key features of LQW18AN3N6C00D?

  • 3.6 nH inductance with tight ±0.2 nH absolute tolerance enables precise RF impedance matching in high-frequency circuits above 1 GHz where small inductance variations shift resonant frequency significantly
  • Ultra-low DCR of 0.059 Ω with 850 mA rated DC current minimizes resistive losses in high-current RF bias and choke applications, reducing thermal rise in compact PCB layouts
  • Non-magnetic air-core equivalent winding with shielding suppresses magnetic field radiation, reducing EMI coupling to adjacent sensitive analog and RF circuits on the same board

What is LQW18AN3N6C00D used for?

The LQW18AN3N6C00D is designed for high-frequency impedance matching, resonant filter tanks, and RF choke applications in 5G sub-6 GHz, Wi-Fi 6, and UWB transceiver front ends. Its very low 3.6 nH inductance and tight ±0.2 nH tolerance are essential in narrow-band antenna matching networks and power amplifier output matching circuits where frequency accuracy within a few MHz is required. The 0603 package and high 850 mA current rating make it suitable for compact power-efficient RF front-end modules in smartphones and IoT devices.

What are the specifications of LQW18AN3N6C00D?

Pbfree CodeYes
Factory Lead Time14Weeks
YTEOL7
Case/Size Code1608/0603
ConstructionWirewound Chip
Core MaterialWIREWOUND
DC Resistance0.059Ω
Inductance-Nom (L)0.0036 µH
Inductor ApplicationRF INDUCTOR
Inductor TypeGENERAL PURPOSE INDUCTOR
JESD-609 Codee3
Number of Functions1
Package Height0.8mm
Package Length1.6mm
Package StyleSMT
Package Width0.8mm
Packing MethodTR, PAPER, 7 INCH
Quality Factor-Min (at L-nom)25
Rated Current-Max0.85A
Self Resonance Frequency6000MHz
Shape/Size DescriptionRECTANGULAR PACKAGE
ShieldedNO
Special FeatureQ MEASURED AT 250 MHZ
Surface MountReflow soldering
Terminal FinishMatte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier
Terminal PlacementDUAL ENDED
Terminal ShapeONE SURFACE
Test Frequency250MHz
Tolerance5.5556%
PackageOther

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)
ECCNEAR99
HTS Code8504.50.80.00
Country of OriginJapan

Where can I find the LQW18AN3N6C00D datasheet?

LQW18AN3N6C00D Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Murata Electronics

What are equivalent replacements for LQW18AN3N6C00D?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the ±0.2 nH absolute tolerance of LQW18AN3N6C00D important in 5G or Wi-Fi 6 antenna matching?

At 3.6 nH, a ±0.2 nH tolerance represents approximately ±5.5% variation, which translates to a resonant frequency shift of about ±2% to ±3% in a typical 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz LC matching network. Tighter absolute tolerance reduces this frequency offset, ensuring impedance match stays within the target VSWR specification across the production population without requiring individual board-level tuning, which is critical for high-volume 5G and Wi-Fi 6 module manufacturing where per-unit calibration is too costly.

How does the 850 mA current rating and 0.059 Ω DCR of LQW18AN3N6C00D benefit power amplifier bias choke design?

A PA bias choke must pass DC supply current to the amplifier drain or collector while presenting high RF impedance at the operating frequency. The LQW18AN3N6C00D's 850 mA rating exceeds the typical supply current of 200 mA to 600 mA drawn by low-to-medium power RF amplifiers, and its 0.059 Ω DCR produces less than 50 mW of dissipation at maximum current, keeping the choke within safe thermal limits without additional heatsinking in space-constrained RF module layouts.

Is LQW18AN3N6C00D a suitable alternative to a 0402-package 3.6 nH inductor in a miniaturized RF design?

LQW18AN3N6C00D uses an 0603 (1.6 mm x 0.8 mm) footprint, which is larger than a 0402 (1.0 mm x 0.5 mm) package, so it is not a direct drop-in replacement on a 0402 footprint. However, the 0603 size provides access to tighter inductance tolerance and higher current ratings than comparable 0402 inductors at 3.6 nH, making the trade-off in board area worthwhile when RF matching accuracy and current handling above 500 mA are both required in the same design.

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