{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"LQH3NPN680MGRL","brand":"Murata Electronics","brandSlug":"murata-electronics","productSlug":"LQH3NPN680MGRL","canonicalUrl":"https://icboms.com/murata-electronics/LQH3NPN680MGRL","factsUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/LQH3NPN680MGRL","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Murata Electronics LQH3 series, Drum Core Wirewound Inductor, Shielded, 68 µH, ±20%, 280 mA, 2.52 Ohm DCR, 1212 (3030 Metric), Tape & Reel.","salesMarkdown":"## Last Buy — procurement window is closing Murata has flagged this LQH3NPN680MGRL as Last Buy. Any open BOM line using this 68 µH shielded inductor should be committed now — once stock dries up in distribution, the only source will be surplus channels at a premium. The LQH3NPN680MGRL is a 68 µH ±20% drum-core wirewound inductor in a 1212 (3030 Metric) surface-mount package, shielded to contain flux in dense PCB layouts. ## Current handling and saturation — which limit bites first Rated for 280 mA continuous DC current, but the saturation current is 220 mA. In a buck converter or filter choke, once the peak current hits 220 mA the inductance starts to roll off — the effective inductance at the load may be lower than 68 µH if the ripple or transient pushes past the saturation knee. DC resistance is 2.52 Ohm max. At 280 mA that's about 0.2 W self-heating — fine in free air, but in a tight group of passives the temperature rise adds up. Self-resonant frequency is 6 MHz, so this part stays inductive up through the low-MHz switching range. ## Where to buy and how to get a price Tape-and-reel packaging (Cut Tape also available) for pick-and-place.","metaTitle":"Murata LQH3NPN680MGRL 68 µH Shielded Inductor, Last Buy","metaDescription":"Murata LQH3NPN680MGRL 68 µH ±20% shielded wirewound inductor, 280 mA, 2.52 Ohm DCR, 1212 package. Last Buy — order now. Request quote.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Last Buy","categoryPath":["Inductors & Chokes"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Murata Electronics","Type":"Drum Core, Wirewound","Series":"LQH3","Package":"Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT)","Ratings":"-","Shielding":"Shielded","Tolerance":"±20%","Inductance":"68 µH","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount","Package / Case":"1212 (3030 Metric)","Product Status":"Last Time Buy","Material - Core":"Ferrite","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Size / Dimension":"0.118\\\" L x 0.118\\\" W (3.00mm x 3.00mm)","Base Product Number":"LQH3NPN","DC Resistance (DCR)":"2.52Ohm Max","Current Rating (Amps)":"280 mA","Height - Seated (Max)":"0.039\\\" (1.00mm)","Operating Temperature":"-40°C ~ 85°C","Supplier Device Package":"1212 (3030 Metric)","Frequency - Self Resonant":"6MHz","Current - Saturation (Isat)":"220mA","Inductance Frequency - Test":"1 MHz"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.3800","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/ca3e274b3c8e9e5a1e2a0e200f8f6ddd.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"How can I order LQH3NPN680MGRL or check stock?","answer":"Submit an RFQ through this listing. Availability and price are confirmed per quote — no live stock figure is held on the storefront. The part is in Last Buy status, so prompt commitment is advised."},{"question":"What is the closest alternative to LQH3NPN680MGRL?","answer":"The LQH3 series includes other inductance values and current ratings, but a 68 µH shielded replacement would need a parametric search against the same 1212 footprint."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/murata-electronics/LQH3NPN680MGRL","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/murata-electronics/LQH3NPN680MGRL when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-20T14:34:45.345Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-20T14:34:45.345Z","indexable":true}}