Best Alternatives to CA45-A-16V-10uF-K

Package: 3216-16 (Case A)NHTantalum CapacitorsCapacitance: 10 µFVoltage Rating: 16 VTolerance: ±10%Case Code: AESR: 10 Ω (max @ 100kHz)

CA45-A-16V-10uF-K is a 10uF 16V Case A tantalum capacitor. Alternatives need Case A footprint, polarity, ESR, and temperature checks.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskmedium

ESR and leakage may differ.

Package riskhigh

Case aliases and pads need check.

Sourcing riskmedium

Cross-vendor record needs dedupe.

Can it be replaced directly?

Direct replacement for CA45-A-16V-10uF-K should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.

Best replacement path

Start with the TORCH Case A CA45 candidate, then verify footprint, polarity, ESR, and leakage.

Main risk

Package and polarity are not fully verified.

Recommended alternatives

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CA45-B-25V-10uF-K package
CA45-B-25V-10uF-K

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Needs validationhigh risk

CA45-B-25V-10uF-K is a higher-voltage tantalum option with package risk.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorCA45-A-16V-10uF-KTORCH CA45-A-16V-10uF-KCA45-B-25V-10uF-KAlt 3Compatibility / risk
Package3216-16 Case ACase A-Case B — Larger case
Pinout2 terminals2 terminals-2 terminals — Pad fit not checked
Voltage16 V16 V-25 V — Higher rating
Tolerance±10%±10%-±10% — Same tolerance
Temperature-55 to 125C-55 to 125C--55 to 125C — ES field

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

Verified drop-in options for CA45-A-16V-10uF-K 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.