
Murata Electronics
Functionally similar with better current/DCR, but in a larger 0603 package requiring a layout change.
Finding a substitute for the Murata LQG15HSR12J02D, a 120nH 150mA inductor in an 0402 package, requires careful review of electrical parameters. While several alternatives exist, none are direct drop-in replacements.
Candidates have lower current, higher DCR, or different inductance. Validation is critical.
One candidate is a different package size (0603 vs 0402), requiring a board spin.
No direct drop-in replacement was found. All candidates have different electrical parameters or package sizes that require engineering review before substitution.
For new designs, consider LQW18ANR11G00D for better electricals in a 0603 package. For existing 0402 layouts, LQW15ANR12J00D is an option if the circuit's current demand is below 110mA.
The primary risks are electrical parameter mismatches, including lower current ratings, higher DCR, or different inductance values, and physical package incompatibility.

Murata Electronics
Functionally similar with better current/DCR, but in a larger 0603 package requiring a layout change.
| Feature / factor | LQG15HSR12J02D | LQW18ANR11G00D | LQW15ANR12J00D | LQG15HSR15J02D | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0402 (1005 metric) | 0603 (1608 metric) | 0402 (1005 Metric) | 0402 (1005 metric) | 0603 (1608 metric) / 0402 (1005 Metric) / 0402 (1005 metric) — Larger package requires PCB layout change.; LQW15ANR12J00D: Package size matches.; LQG15HSR15J02D: Package size matches. |
| Inductance | 120 nH | 110 nH | 120 nH | 150 nH | 110 nH / 120 nH / 150 nH — Inductance is within 10%.; LQW15ANR12J00D: Inductance matches.; LQG15HSR15J02D: Inductance is 25% higher. |
| Current | 150 mA | 200 mA | 110 mA | 150 mA | 200 mA / 110 mA / 150 mA — Higher current rating is an upgrade.; LQW15ANR12J00D: Lower current rating is a downgrade.; LQG15HSR15J02D: Rated current matches. |
| Dcr | 1.3 Ohm | 1.2 Ohm | 2.66 Ohm | 2.99 Ohm | 1.2 Ohm / 2.66 Ohm / 2.99 Ohm — Lower DCR is an improvement.; LQW15ANR12J00D: Higher DCR increases power loss.; LQG15HSR15J02D: Significantly higher DCR. |
No single best alternative exists. For new designs, LQW18ANR11G00D is electrically superior but requires a larger 0603 footprint. For existing boards, LQW15ANR12J00D matches the inductance but has a lower current rating that must be verified.