
Murata Electronics
A pin-compatible upgrade with higher current rating, lower DCR, and tighter tolerance.
Find pin-compatible upgrades and parametric alternatives for the Murata LQG15HN15NJ02D 15nH inductor. This guide provides verified options with improved electrical performance for your design.
Candidates meet or exceed key electrical specs. The change to wirewound construction is typically beneficial.
All recommended candidates use the same 0402 package and are pin-compatible.
Yes, LQW15AN15NG80D and LQW15AN15NJ00D are pin-compatible replacements for LQG15HN15NJ02D, offering upgraded performance characteristics.
Use LQW15AN15NG80D as a direct, high-performance upgrade. It matches the 15nH inductance and 0402 package while offering a much higher current rating (1.15A vs 0.4A) and lower DCR.
The primary risk is the change in inductor construction from multilayer to wirewound, which can alter high-frequency impedance characteristics. While generally an upgrade, this should be verified in RF-sensitive circuits.

Murata Electronics
A pin-compatible upgrade with higher current rating, lower DCR, and tighter tolerance.
| Feature / factor | LQG15HN15NJ02D | LQW15AN15NG80D | LQW15AN15NJ00D | LQW15AN12NJ00D | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0402 (1005 metric) | 0402 (1005 metric) | 0402 (1005 metric) | 0402 (1005 metric) | 0402 (1005 metric) — Form factor matches.; LQW15AN15NJ00D: Form factor matches.; LQW15AN12NJ00D: Form factor matches. |
| Inductance | 15 nH | 15 nH | 15 nH | 12 nH | 15 nH / 12 nH — Inductance value matches.; LQW15AN15NJ00D: Inductance value matches.; LQW15AN12NJ00D: Inductance is 20% lower, requires circuit validation. |
| Current | 0.4 A | 1.15 A | 0.46 A | 0.5 A | 1.15 A / 0.46 A / 0.5 A — Higher current rating provides more design margin.; LQW15AN15NJ00D: Higher current rating.; LQW15AN12NJ00D: Higher current rating. |
| Dcr | 0.45 Ω | 0.114 Ω | 0.16 Ω | - | 0.114 Ω / 0.16 Ω — Lower DCR reduces DC power loss.; LQW15AN15NJ00D: Lower DCR reduces DC power loss. |
| Tolerance | ±5% | ±2% | - | - | ±2% — Tighter tolerance improves circuit precision. |
The best alternative is LQW15AN15NG80D. It is a pin-compatible upgrade with the same 15nH inductance but offers a significantly higher current rating (1.15A vs 0.4A), lower DC resistance, and tighter tolerance.