Needs validationmedium risk
Parametric alternative with same package and voltage but lower capacitance (1.2pF vs 2pF).
Best Alternatives to CGA0201C0G2R0C500ET
Reviewing alternatives for the HRE CGA0201C0G2R0C500ET, a 2pF 50V 0201 ceramic capacitor. While several parts share the same package and voltage, no direct drop-in replacements with matching capacitance were found in this batch.
AI replacement insight
Electrical riskhigh
Capacitance values differ significantly from the target's 2pF.
Package risklow
Most candidates match the 0201 package, ensuring form-fit compatibility.
Can it be replaced directly?
No, there are no direct, 1-to-1 replacements for CGA0201C0G2R0C500ET in this list. All candidates have different capacitance values.
Best replacement path
No direct replacement found. The closest options have different capacitance values (1pF to 4pF) and require circuit analysis before use.
Main risk
Capacitance mismatch is the primary risk, which can affect circuit performance, especially in timing, filtering, or RF applications.
Recommended alternatives
5Alternative comparison matrix
| Feature / factor | CGA0201C0G2R0C500ET | CGA0201C0G1R2C500ET | CC0201BRNPO9BN1R2 | GRM0335C1H3R6BA01D | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0201 (0603 Metric) | 0201 (0603 Metric) | 0201 (0603 metric) | 0201 (0603 metric) | 0201 (0603 Metric) / 0201 (0603 metric) — Same package and pin count.; CC0201BRNPO9BN1R2: Same package and pin count.; GRM0335C1H3R6BA01D: Same package and pin count.; 0201CG1R0C500NT: Same package and pin count. |
| Voltage | 50.0V | 50.0V | 50.0V | 50.0V | 50.0V / 50V — Voltage rating matches.; CC0201BRNPO9BN1R2: Voltage rating matches.; GRM0335C1H3R6BA01D: Voltage rating matches.; 0201CG1R0C500NT: Voltage rating matches (from extracted data). |
| Capacitance | 2.0pF | 1.2pF | 1.2pF | 3.6pF | 1.2pF / 3.6pF / 1.0pF — Capacitance is lower than target.; CC0201BRNPO9BN1R2: Capacitance is lower than target.; GRM0335C1H3R6BA01D: Capacitance is higher than target.; 0201CG1R0C500NT: Capacitance is lower than target. |
| Dielectric | C0G | C0G | NP0 (C0G) | C0G (EIA) | C0G / NP0 (C0G) / C0G (EIA) — Dielectric material matches.; CC0201BRNPO9BN1R2: Dielectric material is equivalent.; GRM0335C1H3R6BA01D: Dielectric material is equivalent.; 0201CG1R0C500NT: Dielectric material matches. |
| Tolerance | ±0.25pF | ±0.25pF | ±0.1pF | ±0.1pF | ±0.25pF / ±0.1pF — Absolute tolerance matches.; CC0201BRNPO9BN1R2: Tolerance is tighter.; GRM0335C1H3R6BA01D: Tolerance is tighter. |
Application & sourcing insights
Questions & answers
No ideal alternative was found. Candidates like HRE's CGA0201C0G1R2C500ET or Yageo's CC0201BRNPO9BN1R2 match the package and voltage but have lower capacitance (1.2pF), requiring design review.