
Murata Electronics
Automotive grade alternative with a higher voltage rating (50V) for increased margin.
Yageo AC0402KRX7R8BB473 is a popular 47nF, 25V automotive-grade 0402 MLCC. Several pin-compatible and upgrade-path alternatives exist from other major manufacturers, ensuring supply chain flexibility for automotive designs.
Using a non-AEC-Q200 part in an automotive environment poses a high reliability risk.
Many 0402 MLCCs are available, making physical replacement straightforward.
Direct replacement for AC0402KRX7R8BB473 should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.
The best replacement path is to select a cross-vendor automotive-grade (AEC-Q200) MLCC with identical or better electrical ratings, such as Murata's GCM series.
The primary risk is substituting a general-purpose capacitor for this automotive-grade part, which could compromise reliability and safety in automotive applications.

Murata Electronics
Automotive grade alternative with a higher voltage rating (50V) for increased margin.
| Feature / factor | AC0402KRX7R8BB473 | GCM155R71H473KE02J | GCM155R71E473KA55D | GRM155R71E473JA88D | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0402 (1005 metric) | 0402 (1005 metric) | 0402 (1005 metric) | 0402 (1005 metric) | 0402 (1005 metric) — Identical package ensures form and fit.; GCM155R71E473KA55D: Identical package ensures form and fit.; GRM155R71E473JA88D: Package is identical. |
| Application | AEC-Q200 | AEC-Q200 | AEC-Q200 | General Purpose | AEC-Q200 / General Purpose — Both parts are automotive grade.; GCM155R71E473KA55D: Both parts are automotive grade.; GRM155R71E473JA88D: Candidate is not AEC-Q200 qualified, a critical mismatch for automotive use. |
| Voltage | 25.0 V | 50.0 V | 25.0 V | 25.0 V | 50.0 V / 25.0 V — Higher voltage rating provides increased design margin.; GCM155R71E473KA55D: Voltage rating is identical.; GRM155R71E473JA88D: Voltage rating is identical. |
| Tolerance | 10.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% | 5.0% | 10.0% / 5.0% — Capacitance tolerance is identical.; GCM155R71E473KA55D: Capacitance tolerance is identical.; GRM155R71E473JA88D: Tighter tolerance may be acceptable or beneficial. |
| Manufacturer | Yageo | - | Murata Electronics | - | Murata Electronics — Cross-vendor alternative. |
Verified drop-in options for AC0402KRX7R8BB473 are limited in the current batch. Review candidates marked Strong match or Datasheet verified, and validate package, pinout, and electrical limits before committing a BOM change.