Best Alternatives to 100YXJ10M5X11

Package: Radial, CanrubyconAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsSeries: YXJPackage: BulkCapacitance: 10 µFTolerance: ±20%Voltage - Rated: 100 V

The Rubycon 100YXJ10M5X11 is a 10uF 100V radial aluminum electrolytic capacitor. While no direct pin-for-pin replacements are confirmed, several functional alternatives and upgrades exist that may require board layout changes.

AI replacement insight

Package riskhigh

Most alternatives are physically larger, have different lead spacing, or are a different mounting type (SMD).

Electrical riskmedium

Switching to a polymer capacitor changes ESR, which can affect circuit stability in sensitive applications like regulators.

Can it be replaced directly?

No direct pin-for-pin replacement is confirmed. All reviewed candidates have different physical dimensions, lead spacing, or mounting types.

Best replacement path

Upgrade to a polymer capacitor like AISHI SPZ1KM100E10O00RAXXX for better performance, but verify lead spacing and circuit stability.

Main risk

Package and pinout mismatch is the primary risk. No candidate is a guaranteed drop-in replacement without verifying physical fit on the PCB.

Recommended alternatives

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VT10UF100V167RV0127 package
Needs validationhigh risk

Functional alternative with matching electrical specs but in a Surface Mount (SMD) package.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factor100YXJ10M5X11VT10UF100V167RV0127400V10uF CD110SPZ1KM100E10O00RAXXXCompatibility / risk
PackageThrough-Hole (Radial)SMD10mm x 12.5mm (est.)6.3mm x 10mmSMD / 10mm x 12.5mm (est.) / 6.3mm x 10mm / 10mm x 16mm — Different mounting technology.; 400V10uF CD110: Significantly larger diameter and height.; SPZ1KM100E10O00RAXXX: Slightly larger diameter.; 400BXC10MEFC10X16: Significantly larger diameter and height.
Voltage100V100V400V100V100V / 400V — matched; 400V10uF CD110: Higher voltage is generally safe.; SPZ1KM100E10O00RAXXX: matched; 400BXC10MEFC10X16: Higher voltage is generally safe.
Capacitance10uF10uF10uF-10uF — matched; 400V10uF CD110: matched
TechnologyAluminum Electrolytic--PolymerPolymer — Lower ESR, higher ripple. May affect circuit stability.
Pinout2.0mm--2.5mm2.5mm — Different lead spacing.
Pin Count2---null — Data missing, assumed 2 for radial.

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

The best alternative depends on application constraints. For a performance upgrade, AISHI's SPZ1KM100E10O00RAXXX offers lower ESR but requires checking lead spacing and circuit stability. For functional replacement where space allows, HRK's 400V10uF CD110 is an option.