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Murata LQH43MN101J03L 100 µH Inductor, 160 mA, 1812

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Murata Electronics LQH43 series drum core wirewound inductor, 100 µH, ±5% tolerance, 160 mA rated current, unshielded, 1812 (4532 Metric) SMD package.

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Specifications

LQH43MN101J03L specifications
ParameterValue
TypeDrum Core, Wirewound
SeriesLQH43
MountingSurface Mount
Current rating160 mA
Frequency - self resonant6.8MHz
Inductance frequency - test1 MHz
Operating temperature-40°C ~ 85°C
Material - coreFerrite
Size (Dimension)0.177\" L x 0.126\" W (4.50mm x 3.20mm)
Height - seated0.110\" (2.80mm)
PackageTape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT)
Q @ freq40 @ 796kHz
ShieldingUnshielded
Tolerance±5%
Inductance100 µH
Case1812 (4532 Metric)
DC resistance2.5Ohm Max

Product details

What this 100 µH wirewound does on the board

The Murata LQH43MN101J03L is a drum-core wirewound inductor in the LQH43 series, rated 100 µH at 1 MHz test frequency with ±5% tolerance.

Unshielded construction and the self-resonant ceiling

This is an unshielded inductor, meaning the magnetic field couples into nearby traces and components — keep a clearance gap from sensitive analog or RF paths on the layout. The self-resonant frequency is 6.8 MHz; above that the inductor behaves capacitively, so it is a fit for DC-DC converters and filtering circuits switching below 2-3 MHz where the impedance stays inductive.

Q factor and DCR — the loss trade-off

Q is 40 at 796 kHz, which is typical for a ferrite-core wirewound in this inductance range — the loss is dominated by the winding resistance, not the core. The 2.5 Ohm max DCR means the DC power loss at 160 mA is 64 mW; for a power rail filter the efficiency hit is small, but for a high-Q resonant tank the series resistance limits the loaded Q.

Frequently asked questions

Is LQH43MN101J03L shielded or unshielded?

This is an unshielded drum-core inductor. The open magnetic field means you should allow clearance from nearby sensitive traces or components, especially in RF or analog sections of the board.

What is the self-resonant frequency of this inductor?

The self-resonant frequency is 6.8 MHz. Above this frequency the inductor behaves capacitively, so it is suited for switching circuits and filters operating below about 2-3 MHz where the impedance remains inductive.