CA45-B-20V-10uF-K
TORCH
Needs validationmedium risk
Functional match with same tantalum tech and higher voltage, but in a larger 3528 package requiring board redesign.
Best Alternatives to CA45A-P-10V-10uF-K
CA45A-P-10V-10uF-K is a compact 10uF 10V tantalum capacitor in a 2012 package. While no drop-in replacements are available, functional alternatives exist but require careful review of their larger package sizes and electrical characteristics.
AI replacement insight
Package riskhigh
All candidates have different, larger footprints requiring PCB redesign.
Electrical riskmedium
Risk is medium if switching to Aluminum Electrolytic due to different ESR and leakage properties.
Sourcing risklow
The proposed alternatives are widely available from multiple manufacturers.
Can it be replaced directly?
No direct, drop-in replacement is available. The target's P-case (2012) is much smaller than any identified alternatives, requiring a board redesign.
Best replacement path
Use a tantalum capacitor with the same specs in a different package, like CA45-B-20V-10uF-K, and adapt the PCB layout.
Main risk
Physical incompatibility. All alternatives are in larger packages that are not footprint-compatible with the target's 2012 case.
Recommended alternatives
6Alternative comparison matrix
| Feature / factor | CA45A-P-10V-10uF-K | CA45-B-20V-10uF-K | RVT1H100M0505 | RVT1H100M0605 10UF 50V | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | P (2012 Metric) | B (3528) | 5x5.4mm | 6.3mm x 5.4mm | B (3528) / 5x5.4mm / 6.3mm x 5.4mm / 6.3 mm x 5.4 mm — Candidate is significantly larger, requires layout change.; RVT1H100M0505: V-chip package is physically incompatible with 2012 footprint.; RVT1H100M0605 10UF 50V: V-chip package is physically incompatible with 2012 footprint.; RVT1J100M0605: V-chip package is physically incompatible with 2012 footprint. |
| Voltage | 10V | 20V | 50V | 50V | 20V / 50V / 63V — Higher voltage rating provides more margin.; RVT1H100M0505: Higher voltage rating.; RVT1H100M0605 10UF 50V: Higher voltage rating.; RVT1J100M0605: Higher voltage rating. |
| Capacitance | 10uF | 10uF | - | - | 10uF — matched |
| Tolerance | ±10% | ±10% | ±20% | ±20% | ±10% / ±20% — matched; RVT1H100M0505: Wider tolerance may affect circuit performance.; RVT1H100M0605 10UF 50V: Wider tolerance may affect circuit performance.; RVT1J100M0605: Wider tolerance may affect circuit performance. |
| Dielectric | Tantalum | Tantalum | Aluminum Electrolytic | Aluminum Electrolytic | Tantalum / Aluminum Electrolytic — Same capacitor technology.; RVT1H100M0505: Different technology; check ESR, leakage, and frequency response.; RVT1H100M0605 10UF 50V: Different technology; check ESR, leakage, and frequency response.; RVT1J100M0605: Different technology; check ESR, leakage, and frequency response. |
Application & sourcing insights
Questions & answers
The best functional alternative is CA45-B-20V-10uF-K, which uses the same tantalum technology and has a higher voltage rating, but it comes in a larger 3528 package requiring a PCB layout change.