150 nH at 1.45 A — where this fits on the board
The LQH32CHR15M33L is a 150 nH unshielded wirewound inductor in Murata's LQH32 series, rated for 1.45 A continuous current with a DCR of 28 mOhm. The 400 MHz self-resonant frequency means it stays inductive well into the VHF band — useful for decoupling or filtering in RF front-ends or high-speed digital rails where a ferrite bead would lose impedance above 100 MHz. The ±20% tolerance is typical for power-grade inductors; the unshielded construction means the magnetic field extends beyond the part, so keep it away from sensitive traces or other magnetics by at least one part width. The ferrite core material handles the 1.45 A without saturating — the current rating is the DC bias limit, not the thermal limit.
Package and rework considerations
The solder pads follow the standard 1210 land pattern; the ferrite body is robust under reflow and hand-soldering. No exposed metal on the ends means the part is less prone to tombstoning during reflow, but the unshielded nature means the hot-air stream hits the core directly — keep the nozzle temperature under 350 °C to avoid cracking the ferrite.
The LQH32 series is a long-running standard line, so second-source equivalents from other manufacturers exist (same 1210 footprint, similar inductance and current rating), but no pin-compatible drop-in is officially cross-referenced.
