LQW18AN68NJ00D Murata Electronics Inductor (Other) In Stock

Murata LQW18AN Series wire-wound SMD RF inductor with 68 nH inductance and ±5% tolerance, rated for 340 mA DC current. High Q factor of 38 and 0.38 Ω DC resistance in a compact 0603 chip package. RoHS-compliant and suitable for RF filtering and general-purpose inductor applications.

ACTIVEInductorVerified Jun 2026
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Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Murata Electronics
Package
Other
Pin Count
2
Lifecycle
ACTIVE
Category
Inductor
Price
From $0.0423(MOQ 10)
RoHS
Compliant
Lead Time
3–7 business days
Shipping
DHL Express · Worldwide

What are the key features of LQW18AN68NJ00D?

  • 68 nH wire-wound chip inductor with ±5% tolerance and high Q factor of 38 for stable RF filter performance
  • 340 mA rated DC current with 0.38 Ω DC resistance in a compact 0603 (1608 metric) SMD package
  • Wirewound construction provides superior Q and self-resonant frequency characteristics over multilayer alternatives
  • RoHS-compliant Pb-free packaging with 14-week factory lead time for production planning

What is LQW18AN68NJ00D used for?

The LQW18AN68NJ00D is optimized for RF impedance-matching networks, bandpass filters, and choke applications in wireless communication modules operating in the VHF to UHF frequency range. Its 68 nH inductance and high Q of 38 make it suitable for antenna matching circuits in Bluetooth, Zigbee, and sub-GHz IoT devices where insertion loss must be minimized. The compact 0603 footprint enables use in densely populated RF front-end PCB designs typical of wearable electronics and compact sensor nodes.

What are the specifications of LQW18AN68NJ00D?

Pbfree CodeYes
Factory Lead Time14Weeks
YTEOL7
Case/Size Code1608/0603
ConstructionWirewound Chip
Core MaterialWIREWOUND
DC Resistance0.38Ω
Inductance-Nom (L)0.068 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-Max0.34A
Self Resonance Frequency2200MHz
Shape/Size DescriptionRECTANGULAR PACKAGE
ShieldedNO
Special FeatureQ MEASURED AT 200 MHZ
Surface MountReflow soldering
Terminal FinishMatte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier
Terminal PlacementDUAL ENDED
Terminal ShapeONE SURFACE
Test Frequency200MHz
Tolerance5%
PackageOther

Compliance & Regulatory

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

Where can I find the LQW18AN68NJ00D datasheet?

LQW18AN68NJ00D Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Murata Electronics

What are equivalent replacements for LQW18AN68NJ00D?

No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What inductance and Q factor does LQW18AN68NJ00D provide for RF circuit design?

The LQW18AN68NJ00D offers 68 nH nominal inductance with ±5% tolerance and a Q factor of 38. A high Q value reduces resistive losses in RF filter and matching networks, which is critical for maintaining signal integrity in designs operating above 100 MHz, such as Bluetooth or Zigbee antenna matching stages.

Can LQW18AN68NJ00D handle the current demands of a DC bias choke in a low-power RF module?

Yes, the component is rated for 340 mA DC current with a DC resistance of 0.38 Ω. At 340 mA, resistive power dissipation is approximately 49 mW, which is within safe limits for low-power RF module bias chokes. For current paths below 200 mA, the temperature rise remains well under 20 °C in typical PCB conditions.

How does the 0603 package of LQW18AN68NJ00D compare to larger 0805 inductors for high-density layouts?

The 0603 package (1608 metric, approximately 1.6 mm × 0.8 mm) occupies about 40% less PCB area than a standard 0805 component. This allows RF filter ladders with multiple inductors to fit within the tight footprint constraints of wearable devices and multi-band modules, where every square millimeter of board space is premium and component count per area can exceed 50 parts per cm².

What manufacturing lead time should engineers plan for when sourcing LQW18AN68NJ00D in production volumes?

Murata lists a factory lead time of 14 weeks for LQW18AN68NJ00D. Production planners should include this 14-week buffer in BOM freeze schedules and consider safety-stock levels of 4 to 8 weeks of consumption to avoid line stoppages. Authorized distributors often carry buffer stock that can reduce effective lead time for quantities up to a few thousand pieces.

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10+$0.0930$0.93
100+$0.0767$7.67
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