ProjectsPricingInsights

Best Alternatives to 2A103J114CL016

Package: Radial, 5mm Lead PitchKNSCHAAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsCapacitance: 10nFVoltage Rated: 100VTolerance: ±5%Dielectric Material: PolyesterLead Pitch: 5mm

2A103J114CL016 is a 10nF 100V 5% Polyester film capacitor in a 5mm radial package. While no verified drop-in replacement exists, several form-fit and functional alternatives are available, requiring review of dielectric material and voltage ratings.

AI replacement insight

Package risklow

Several candidates match the 5mm radial lead pitch, ensuring physical compatibility.

Electrical riskmedium

Many candidates use different dielectric materials, which affects ESR, temperature stability, and frequency response.

Sourcing risklow

Multiple manufacturers produce viable alternatives, indicating a healthy supply chain.

Can it be replaced directly?

No verified direct pin-to-pin replacement is available without engineering review. However, several form-fit compatible alternatives exist.

Best replacement path

CL112J103J0501 is the strongest alternative, matching package and dielectric with a higher voltage rating.

Main risk

The primary risk is substituting a capacitor with a different dielectric material (e.g., Metallized Polyester or Polypropylene) without validating its impact on circuit performance.

Recommended alternatives

4
CL112J103J0501 package
Needs validationlow risk

A form-fit compatible Polyester capacitor with a higher voltage rating, offering increased design margin.

View details

Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factor2A103J114CL016CL112J103J0501MPE103J100V82CL0048PE103J2A0502Compatibility / risk
PackageRadial, 5mm Lead PitchRadial, 5mm PitchRadial, 5mm Lead PitchRadial, 5mm Lead PitchRadial, 5mm Pitch / Radial, 5mm Lead Pitch — Physically compatible lead spacing.; MPE103J100V82CL0048: Physically compatible lead spacing.; PE103J2A0502: Physically compatible lead spacing.; KP103J2G0501: Physically compatible lead spacing.
Voltage100V630V100V100V630V / 100V / 400V — Higher voltage rating provides more design margin.; MPE103J100V82CL0048: matched; PE103J2A0502: matched; KP103J2G0501: Higher voltage rating provides more design margin.
DielectricPolyesterPolyesterMetallized PolyesterMetallized PolyesterPolyester / Metallized Polyester / Metallized Polypropylene — Identical dielectric material ensures similar electrical characteristics.; MPE103J100V82CL0048: Functionally similar but may have different self-healing or pulse characteristics.; PE103J2A0502: Functionally similar but may have different self-healing or pulse characteristics.; KP103J2G0501: PP has different characteristics (e.g., lower ESR, better at high freq) than Polyester.
Capacitance10nF10nF-10nF10nF — matched; PE103J2A0502: matched
Tolerance±5%±5%--±5% — matched
TemperatureUnknown--55°C to +85°C--55°C to +85°C — Operating temperature range is different. Target range not specified.

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

The best alternative is likely CL112J103J0501. It matches the package, capacitance, tolerance, and dielectric, while offering a higher voltage rating (630V vs 100V) for increased reliability.