36711E68NJ – TE CONNECTIVITY

Overview

The TE Connectivity 36711E68NJ is a high-performance Surface Mount Device (SMD) RF inductor designed for demanding signal integrity applications. Its primary function is to introduce controlled impedance and energy storage within RF circuits, critical for filtering and impedance matching. A key design consideration often overlooked is the trade-off between inductance value and parasitic capacitance; while higher inductance values are desirable for lower resonant frequencies, they also tend to increase self-resonant frequency (SRF) degradation, necessitating careful selection based on the specific operating bandwidth of the system. This component, part of the robust 3671 series, offers excellent thermal stability and consistent performance.

Key Features

• Inductance: 68 µH
• Tolerance: ±5%
• DC Resistance (DCR): 1.2 Ω (Max)
• Current Rating: 100 mA (Max)
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C
• Dimensions: 3.05mm x 2.79mm x 2.03mm (L x W x H)

Applications

The component is engineered for deployment in systems requiring high reliability and performance under specific operating conditions. It provides functional stability across the stated design envelope.

• RF front-end filtering for wireless transceivers
• Impedance matching networks in broadband amplifiers
• Choking and decoupling in sensitive analog signal paths
• Power supply filtering for low-noise instrumentation