293D107X9010D2TE3
Vishay Sprague
Needs validationhigh risk
Functional alternative with 100µF capacitance but is a Tantalum type in a larger 7343-31 package.
Best Alternatives to CC1206MKX5R5BB107
Finding a replacement for the CC1206MKX5R5BB107 MLCC involves considering functional alternatives like Tantalum capacitors, which require careful review of package size and electrical characteristics.
AI replacement insight
Package riskhigh
All candidates have larger footprints (3528 or 7343) than the target's 1206 package.
Electrical riskhigh
Switching from Ceramic to Tantalum technology requires re-evaluating ESR, leakage, and polarization.
Can it be replaced directly?
No direct, pin-compatible replacements were found. All candidates use different capacitor technology (Tantalum) and larger packages, requiring board redesign.
Best replacement path
Search for MLCCs in a 1206 package with 100µF capacitance and a voltage rating of 6.3V or higher.
Main risk
The primary risks are physical incompatibility due to different package sizes and electrical differences between Ceramic and Tantalum technologies (ESR, polarization).
Recommended alternatives
6Alternative comparison matrix
| Feature / factor | CC1206MKX5R5BB107 | 293D107X9010D2TE3 | 293D107X9016D2TE3 | 293D107X96R3B2TE3 | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | Ceramic (MLCC) | Tantalum | Tantalum | Tantalum | Tantalum — Target is Ceramic (MLCC). Tantalum has different ESR, ESL, and leakage characteristics.; 293D107X9016D2TE3: Target is Ceramic (MLCC). Tantalum has different ESR, ESL, and leakage characteristics.; 293D107X96R3B2TE3: Target is Ceramic (MLCC). Tantalum has different ESR, ESL, and leakage characteristics.; T491B107K006AT: Target is Ceramic (MLCC). Tantalum has different ESR, ESL, and leakage characteristics. |
| Package | 1206 (3216 metric) | 7343-31 | 7343-31 (D Case) | 3528-21 (B Case) | 7343-31 / 7343-31 (D Case) / 3528-21 (B Case) / 3528-21 (B) — Candidate package is significantly larger and not physically compatible.; 293D107X9016D2TE3: Candidate package is significantly larger and not physically compatible.; 293D107X96R3B2TE3: Candidate package is larger and not physically compatible.; T491B107K006AT: Candidate package is larger and not physically compatible. |
| Voltage | 6.3V | 10V | 16V | 6.3V | 10V / 16V / 6.3V — Higher voltage rating is generally acceptable.; 293D107X9016D2TE3: Higher voltage rating is generally acceptable.; 293D107X96R3B2TE3: Voltage rating matches.; T491B107K006AT: Voltage rating matches. |
| Tolerance | ±20% | ±10% | ±10% | ±10% | ±10% — Tighter tolerance is acceptable.; 293D107X9016D2TE3: Tighter tolerance is acceptable.; 293D107X96R3B2TE3: Tighter tolerance is acceptable.; T491B107K006AT: Tighter tolerance is acceptable. |
Application & sourcing insights
Questions & answers
The best alternative path is to search for another 100µF, 6.3V (or higher) MLCC in a 1206 package with an X5R or better dielectric. The candidates listed are Tantalum capacitors which are not direct replacements and require redesign.