Best Alternatives to 50YXF47MEFCT16.3X11

Package: Radial, CanrubyconAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsSeries: YXFPackage: Cut Tape (CT); Tape & Box (TB)Capacitance: 47 µFTolerance: ±20%Voltage - Rated: 50 V

Finding a substitute for the Rubycon 50YXF47MEFCT16.3X11 47µF 50V capacitor requires careful attention to its long-life and low-impedance characteristics. While several alternatives exist, they present trade-offs in lifetime, temperature rating, package, and technology that demand engineering review.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskhigh

Candidates may have shorter lifetime, lower temp rating, or different technology (polymer) affecting performance.

Package riskhigh

Several candidates are SMD and not physically compatible. One through-hole part was rejected for being too large.

Sourcing risklow

Alternatives are available from multiple manufacturers, but careful vetting is required.

Can it be replaced directly?

No, a direct, verified drop-in replacement for 50YXF47MEFCT16.3X11 is not available. All candidates require engineering review due to differences in lifetime, temperature, technology, or package.

Best replacement path

No direct drop-in replacement is confirmed. The AISHI SPZ1JM470E09O00RAXXX is a potential upgrade but uses different technology. Other same-package parts are downgrades in lifetime or temperature.

Main risk

The primary risks in replacing this part are reduced component lifetime and lower temperature ratings from downgrade candidates, which can impact system reliability and performance.

Recommended alternatives

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SPZ1JM470E09O00RAXXX package
Needs validationmedium risk

Potential upgrade with higher voltage, but uses different polymer technology requiring review.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factor50YXF47MEFCT16.3X11SPZ1JM470E09O00RAXXXKM1H470M0611RFO-50V470MF3P#-T2Compatibility / risk
PackageRadial, Can (6.3x11mm)Radial, Can (6.3x9mm)Radial, Can (6x11mm)Radial, Can (6.3x11mm)Radial, Can (6.3x9mm) / Radial, Can (6x11mm) / Radial, Can (6.3x11mm) / SMD (10x10mm) — Shorter height is usually acceptable.; KM1H470M0611: Slightly smaller diameter is acceptable.; RFO-50V470MF3P#-T2: Form-fit compatible.; VZH470M2ATR-1010: Requires board redesign (SMD vs THT).
Voltage50V63V50V50V63V / 50V / 100V — Higher voltage rating provides more margin.; KM1H470M0611: matched; RFO-50V470MF3P#-T2: matched; VZH470M2ATR-1010: Higher voltage rating.
TechnologyAluminum ElectrolyticPolymer--Polymer — Different technology. Check ESR and leakage.
Lifetime5000h @ 105°CUnknown2000h @ 105°C-Unknown / 2000h @ 105°C — Target is a long-life series (5000h).; KM1H470M0611: Significantly shorter life is a critical downgrade.; VZH470M2ATR-1010: Target is a long-life series (5000h).
Temperature-40°C to +105°C--40°C to +105°C-40°C to +85°C-40°C to +105°C / -40°C to +85°C — matched; RFO-50V470MF3P#-T2: Lower max temperature is a critical downgrade.
ApplicationLong Life, Low Impedance--Audio GradeAudio Grade — Target is general purpose long-life.

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

There is no single 'best' alternative. For a potential upgrade, SPZ1JM470E09O00RAXXX offers higher voltage but is a polymer cap requiring review. For cost-sensitive applications, KM1H470M0611 is a downgrade risk due to its shorter lifetime. A careful review of your application's requirements is essential.