Best Alternatives to LQW15AN82NG00D

Package: 0402 (1005 metric)Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.ChokesInductance: 82 nHTolerance: ±2%Package / Case: 0402 (1005 metric)Rated Current: 130 mADC Resistance (DCR): 2.24 Ohm max

Finding a substitute for the Murata LQW15AN82NG00D 82nH inductor requires careful review. While several alternatives exist, they involve trade-offs in inductance value, RF performance, or package size that must be validated for your application.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskhigh

Candidates have different inductance, tolerance, or RF performance (Q, SRF). Circuit re-tuning or validation is necessary.

Package riskmedium

Some functional alternates are in a larger 0603 package and are not physically compatible with the 0402 footprint.

Can it be replaced directly?

No direct, drop-in replacement without caveats has been identified. All candidates have significant parametric or physical differences that require engineering review.

Best replacement path

No single best replacement exists. If the 82nH value is critical, LQG15HS82NJ02D is a form-fit option but requires verifying its lower RF performance. If a 68nH value is acceptable, LQW15AN68NG80D offers superior electrical specs.

Main risk

The primary risks are either a mismatch in inductance value or a significant degradation in high-frequency performance (Q-factor and SRF).

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LQG15HS82NJ02D

Murata Electronics

Needs validationhigh risk

Same 82nH inductance and 0402 package, with higher current but much lower RF performance (Q, SRF) and wider tolerance.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorLQW15AN82NG00DLQG15HS82NJ02DLQW15AN68NG00DLQW15AN68NG80DCompatibility / risk
Package0402 (1005 metric)0402 (1005 metric)0402 (1005 metric)0402 (1005 metric)0402 (1005 metric) / 0603 (1608 metric) — Form-factor compatible.; LQW15AN68NG00D: Form-factor compatible.; LQW15AN68NG80D: Form-factor compatible.; LQW18AN82NG00D: Larger package, not a drop-in replacement.
Inductance82 nH82 nH68 nH68 nH82 nH / 68 nH — Inductance value matches.; LQW15AN68NG00D: Inductance is ~17% lower than target.; LQW15AN68NG80D: Inductance is ~17% lower than target.; LQW18AN82NG00D: Inductance value matches.
Current130 mA200 mA140 mA320 mA200 mA / 140 mA / 320 mA / 250 mA — Higher current rating is a safe upgrade.; LQW15AN68NG00D: Slightly higher current rating.; LQW15AN68NG80D: Significantly higher current rating.; LQW18AN82NG00D: Higher current rating.
Tolerance±2%±5%--±5% — Wider tolerance may affect circuit tuning.
Srf2.3 GHz700 MHz--700 MHz — Significantly lower SRF, unsuitable for high frequency use.
Q Factor208-258 / 25 / 34 — Much lower Q, indicating higher losses.; LQW15AN68NG80D: Higher Q factor is an improvement.; LQW18AN82NG00D: Significantly higher Q is a major improvement.
Dcr2.24 Ω-1.96 Ω1.128 Ω1.96 Ω / 1.128 Ω — Slightly lower DCR.; LQW15AN68NG80D: Lower DCR is an improvement.

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Questions & answers

There is no single best alternative. For the same 0402 footprint, LQG15HS82NJ02D matches the 82nH inductance but has lower RF performance. If a 68nH value is acceptable, LQW15AN68NG80D offers better electrical specs. For a new design, LQW18AN82NG00D is an excellent electrical match in a larger 0603 package.