Is there a pin-compatible replacement for CC1210KKX7R8BB226?

No verified pin-to-pin replacement is available. GRM32ER71E226ME15K is form-fit compatible, but its wider tolerance requires engineering validation for the specific application.

What risks should I check before replacing CC1210KKX7R8BB226?

Key risks include: 1) Wider tolerance affecting circuit precision. 2) Different package sizes requiring PCB layout changes. 3) Different dielectrics reducing temperature performance. 4) Switching to Tantalum capacitors introduces polarity and changes ESR.

CC1210KKX7R8BB226 Alternatives, Datasheet & Cross Reference | Yageo

Reviewing alternatives for the Yageo CC1210KKX7R8BB226, a 22µF 25V 1210 X7R MLCC. Key considerations for substitutes include tolerance, package size, and dielectric material.

AI replacement insight

Electrical risklow

Accepting wider tolerance (±20%) is the most common and lowest-risk electrical change.

Package riskmedium

Using smaller packages like 1206 or 0805 requires PCB layout validation.

Technology riskhigh

Switching from MLCC to Tantalum introduces polarity and changes electrical behavior (ESR, failure mode).

Can it be replaced directly?

No exact pin-to-pin, drop-in replacement was found. The best candidates require review for tolerance or other parametric differences.

Best replacement path

The closest alternative is GRM32ER71E226ME15K, which matches the package and key ratings but has a wider tolerance (±20%).

Main risk

The main risks involve accepting a wider capacitance tolerance or changing to a different package size or capacitor technology, which requires redesign.

Recommended alternatives

A form-fit alternate with matching ratings but wider tolerance (±20% vs ±10%) that requires engineering review.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factor	CC1210KKX7R8BB226	GRM32ER71E226ME15K	GRM31CC81E226KE11L	T491D226K035AT	Compatibility / risk
Package	1210 (3225 metric)	1210 (3225 metric)	1206 (3216 metric)	7343-31	1210 (3225 metric) / 1206 (3216 metric) / 7343-31 — Package size and land pattern match.; GRM31CC81E226KE11L: Smaller package may fit but is not a direct match.; T491D226K035AT: Different package size, not a drop-in fit.
Capacitance	22 µF	22 µF	-	-	22 µF — Capacitance matches.
Voltage	25 V	25 V	25 V	35 V	25 V / 35 V — Voltage rating matches.; GRM31CC81E226KE11L: Voltage rating matches.; T491D226K035AT: Higher voltage rating is acceptable.
Tolerance	±10%	±20%	±10%	-	±20% / ±10% — Candidate has wider tolerance, may impact precision.; GRM31CC81E226KE11L: Tolerance matches.
Dielectric	X7R	X7R	X6S	-	X7R / X6S — Dielectric and temperature characteristics match.; GRM31CC81E226KE11L: Reduced temperature range (-55 to +105°C).
Technology	Ceramic (MLCC)	-	-	Tantalum	Tantalum — Different capacitor technology (Tantalum vs MLCC).
Polarity	Non-polarized	-	-	Polarized	Polarized — Candidate is polarized, target is not.

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

Murata's GRM32ER71E226ME15K is a strong candidate in the same 1210 package with matching ratings, but has a wider ±20% tolerance compared to the original's ±10%.