LQW18AN3N9C10D Murata Electronics Inductor (Other) In Stock

The Murata LQW18AN3N9C10D is a wire-wound SMD RF inductor with 3.9 nH nominal inductance and ±0.2 nH tolerance. It supports up to 1 A DC current with an ultra-low DC resistance of 0.032 Ω and a Q factor of 38 in a compact 1608/0603 package. Available from stock worldwide with fast shipping.

ACTIVEInductorVerified Jun 2026
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Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Murata Electronics
Package
Other
Pin Count
2
Lifecycle
ACTIVE
Category
Inductor
Price
From $0.0624(MOQ 1)
RoHS
Compliant
Lead Time
3–7 business days
Shipping
DHL Express · Worldwide

What are the key features of LQW18AN3N9C10D?

  • Ultra-low 0.032 Ω DC resistance wire-wound chip inductor enabling minimal power loss in high-frequency RF paths
  • High Q factor of 38 at rated frequency for efficient energy storage in RF tuning and matching networks
  • 1 A rated DC current in a compact 1608/0603 SMD package supporting miniaturized RF power amplifier designs

What is LQW18AN3N9C10D used for?

The LQW18AN3N9C10D is optimized for use in RF impedance matching networks, VCO tank circuits, and antenna tuning elements operating in the GHz frequency range. Its 3.9 nH inductance and Q factor of 38 make it effective in 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular RF front-end modules requiring precise reactive component values. The 1 A current handling capacity also allows deployment in RF power amplifier output matching stages within compact IoT and mobile device designs.

What are the specifications of LQW18AN3N9C10D?

Pbfree CodeYes
Factory Lead Time14Weeks
YTEOL7
Case/Size Code1608/0603
ConstructionWirewound Chip
Core MaterialWIREWOUND
DC Resistance0.032Ω
Inductance-Nom (L)0.0039 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)38
Rated Current-Max1A
Self Resonance Frequency11000MHz
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
Tolerance5.1282%
PackageOther

Compliance & Regulatory

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

Where can I find the LQW18AN3N9C10D datasheet?

LQW18AN3N9C10D Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Murata Electronics

What are equivalent replacements for LQW18AN3N9C10D?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the LQW18AN3N9C10D suitable for GHz-range RF circuit designs?

The LQW18AN3N9C10D offers a 3.9 nH inductance with tight ±0.2 nH tolerance, a Q factor of 38, and an ultra-low DC resistance of 0.032 Ω. These characteristics support high-efficiency impedance matching and tank circuit resonance at frequencies above 1 GHz, including 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth bands, while minimizing insertion loss in sensitive RF signal paths.

How does the 1 A current rating of the LQW18AN3N9C10D affect its use in power amplifier output stages?

The 1 A DC rated current allows the LQW18AN3N9C10D to handle the elevated bias currents present in RF power amplifier output matching networks without saturation or thermal drift. Combined with 0.032 Ω DC resistance and the wire-wound construction in a 1608/0603 SMD package, it maintains stable inductance at operating currents typical of sub-1 W RF amplifiers used in IoT transmitters and wireless access points.

How does the LQW18AN3N9C10D compare to a 3.9 nH multilayer chip inductor for RF use?

Compared to multilayer chip inductors of equivalent 3.9 nH value, the wire-wound LQW18AN3N9C10D typically achieves a higher Q factor of 38, lower DC resistance of 0.032 Ω, and better self-resonant frequency characteristics. Multilayer types may exhibit lower Q due to inter-winding capacitance and ferrite core losses, making the wire-wound LQW18AN3N9C10D preferable in narrow-band RF filters and VCO circuits above 500 MHz where component quality factor directly impacts phase noise and insertion loss.

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