The LQW04AN11NH00D0X is a compact, high-frequency wire-wound chip inductor manufactured by Murata Electronics North America. This inductor is specifically designed for applications requiring stable inductance and high Q-factor in a small form factor. It is commonly used in wireless communication devices and RF circuits for impedance matching, filtering, and resonance tuning.

Applications

• RF Front-End Modules: Used for impedance matching and filtering in RF front-end circuits for mobile phones, tablets, and other wireless devices.
• Wireless LAN (WLAN): Employed in WLAN modules for impedance matching in antenna circuits.
• Bluetooth Devices: Used in Bluetooth modules for impedance matching and filtering.
• High-Frequency Circuits: General-purpose inductor suitable for various high-frequency applications requiring stable inductance.
• Matching Networks: Used in matching networks for RF amplifiers and other high-frequency circuits.

Features

• High Q Value: Offers a high Q value, which minimizes losses and maximizes signal strength at high frequencies.
• Small Size: Compact 0402 size (0.4 x 0.2 mm) allows for high-density mounting on circuit boards.
• Tight Tolerance: Provides a tight inductance tolerance for precise circuit performance.
• High Self-Resonant Frequency (SRF): Excellent self-resonant frequency allows for operation at higher frequencies without significant performance degradation.
• Wire-Wound Construction: Utilizes a wire-wound construction for stable and reliable performance.

Benefits

• Improved Circuit Efficiency: The high Q value minimizes energy loss, improving the overall efficiency of the circuit.
• Compact Design: The small size enables the design of smaller and more compact electronic devices.
• Precise Inductance Value: The tight tolerance ensures accurate inductance, resulting in predictable circuit behavior.
• Reliable Performance: The wire-wound construction offers stable and reliable performance under various operating conditions.
• High-Frequency Performance: The high SRF enables the inductor to operate effectively at high frequencies, making it suitable for advanced wireless communication systems.

Specifications

The LQW04AN11NH00D0X features an inductance value of 11 nH. The 0402 package is optimized for surface mount technology (SMT). It operates over a wide temperature range, typically from -55°C to +125°C. It is RoHS compliant. Specific details on the Q factor and SRF can be found in the Murata datasheet. The 'D0X' suffix may denote specific packaging or performance characteristics. The inductor's construction ensures low DC resistance and high current handling capability for its size.