Product Overview
The LQW18AN62NG00D from Murata is a 62nH ±2% wirewound RF inductor in an 0603 (1608 metric) package. With a high Q factor of 38 (min) at 200MHz, self-resonant frequency of 2.3GHz (min), and rated current of 280mA, this unshielded wirewound inductor is designed for VHF/UHF RF matching, filtering, and oscillator circuits in wireless communication equipment.
Key Specifications
| Inductance | 62nH ±2% |
| Test Frequency | 100MHz |
| Q Factor (min) | 38 @ 200MHz |
| Self-Resonant Frequency (min) | 2300MHz (2.3GHz) |
| DC Resistance (max) | 0.51Ω |
| Rated Current | 280mA (temperature rise basis) |
| Package | 0603 (1608 Metric) – 1.6 × 0.8 × 0.8mm |
| Operating Temperature | -55°C to +125°C |
| Construction | Wirewound, Unshielded |
| Core Material | Ferrite |
| Packaging | 180mm paper taping (4000pcs/reel) |
Features
- 62nH ±2% tight tolerance for precise RF matching
- High Q factor (38 min @ 200MHz) for low-loss RF circuits
- 2.3GHz SRF for VHF/UHF operation below 1.5GHz
- Wirewound construction provides higher Q than multilayer inductors
- 0603 compact footprint for high-density RF layouts
Applications
- RF front-end matching network for Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
- VCO inductor for oscillator circuits
- RF bandpass and notch filter
- PA input/output matching in cellular handsets
- GPS/GNSS LNA input matching