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Murata LQH43NN121K03L 120 µH Wirewound Inductor, 150 mA

MPNLQH43NN121K03L
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Murata Electronics LQH43 series, Drum Core Wirewound Inductor, 120 µH, ±10 %, 150 mA, 3 Ω DCR, Unshielded, 1812 (4532 Metric) SMD.

$0.2818Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
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Specifications

LQH43NN121K03L specifications
ParameterValue
TypeDrum Core, Wirewound
SeriesLQH43
MountingSurface Mount
Current rating150 mA
Frequency - self resonant6.2MHz
Inductance frequency - test1 MHz
Operating temperature-40°C ~ 105°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±10%
Inductance120 µH
Case1812 (4532 Metric)
DC resistance3Ohm Max

Product details

Unshielded drum core — the field leaks

The LQH43NN121K03L is a drum-core wirewound inductor with a ferrite core and no magnetic shield — the stray field couples into adjacent PCB traces, so a keep-out zone under and around the part is needed on the layout. Inductance is 120 µH measured at 1 MHz, with a self-resonant frequency of 6.2 MHz — above that frequency the parasitic capacitance turns the inductor capacitive, so the part is only useful as an inductor below 6.2 MHz.

Q factor and where it peaks

Q factor is 40 at 796 kHz — this is the frequency where the inductor's energy storage efficiency peaks; at the self-resonant frequency the Q drops to near-zero as the parasitic capacitance takes over. The 150 mA current rating is the DC bias current at which the inductance typically drops 10 % — the saturation current is higher but not separately quoted in the datasheet; the part derates above 85 °C ambient.

Frequently asked questions

What is the self-resonant frequency of LQH43NN121K03L?

The self-resonant frequency is 6.2 MHz — above this frequency the inductor behaves capacitively and is no longer useful as an inductor.