
Murata Electronics
Strong electrical upgrade in a similar but wider 1210 package; requires layout check.
LQM31PN4R7M00L is a 4.7µH power inductor in a 1206 package. While no exact drop-in replacements are identified, several functional alternatives from Murata offer upgraded electrical performance but require package and layout verification.
No candidate is a guaranteed drop-in replacement; all require layout review or redesign.
Most candidates offer superior current handling and lower DCR. Check SRF and temperature range.
No direct drop-in replacement has been identified among the candidates.
Use DFE322512F-4R7M=P2 after verifying its wider 1210 package fits the existing 1206 land pattern.
Package mismatch is the main risk, requiring PCB layout changes for most candidates.

Murata Electronics
Strong electrical upgrade in a similar but wider 1210 package; requires layout check.
| Feature / factor | LQM31PN4R7M00L | DFE322512F-4R7M=P2 | LQM21PZ4R7MGRD | LQM2MPN4R7MG0L | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 1206 (3216 metric) | 1210 (3225 metric) | 0805 (2012 metric) | 0806 (2016 metric) | 1210 (3225 metric) / 0805 (2012 metric) / 0806 (2016 metric) / 2520 — Wider package (2.5mm vs 1.6mm), verify land pattern.; LQM21PZ4R7MGRD: Not physically compatible, requires PCB redesign.; LQM2MPN4R7MG0L: Not physically compatible, requires PCB redesign.; DFE252010F-4R7M=P2: Not physically compatible, requires PCB redesign. |
| Current | 0.7 A | 2.3 A | 0.8 A | 1.1 A | 2.3 A / 0.8 A / 1.1 A / 1.9 A — Significantly higher current rating.; LQM21PZ4R7MGRD: Higher current rating is an upgrade.; LQM2MPN4R7MG0L: Higher current rating is an upgrade.; DFE252010F-4R7M=P2: Significantly higher current rating. |
| Dcr | 0.3 Ω | 0.157 Ω | 0.23 Ω | 0.175 Ω | 0.157 Ω / 0.23 Ω / 0.175 Ω / 0.24 Ω — Significantly lower DCR.; LQM21PZ4R7MGRD: Lower DCR improves efficiency.; LQM2MPN4R7MG0L: Lower DCR improves efficiency.; DFE252010F-4R7M=P2: Lower DCR improves efficiency. |
| Temperature | -55°C to +125°C | -40°C to +125°C | - | - | -40°C to +125°C — Narrower operating temperature range.; DFE252010F-4R7M=P2: Narrower operating temperature range. |
| Application | Commercial | - | AEC-Q200 | - | AEC-Q200 — Automotive grade may be an advantage. |
| Srf | 25 MHz | - | - | 20 MHz | 20 MHz — Slightly lower self-resonant frequency. |
DFE322512F-4R7M=P2 is a strong functional alternative with higher current and lower DCR. However, its 1210 package is wider than the target's 1206, requiring PCB layout verification.