Needs validationmedium risk
Functionally similar with identical package and voltage, but has lower capacitance (1.0pF).
Best Alternatives to CGA0402C0G1R5C500GT
Finding a substitute for the HRE CGA0402C0G1R5C500GT, a 1.5pF 50V C0G capacitor in an 0402 package, requires careful consideration. While several alternatives share the same package and voltage rating, none offer a direct capacitance match, necessitating an engineering review to ensure circuit integrity.
AI replacement insight
Electrical riskhigh
All candidates have a significant capacitance mismatch (from 0.8pF to 3.0pF vs 1.5pF target).
Package risklow
All candidates share the same 0402 package, ensuring physical compatibility.
Sourcing riskhigh
One candidate (GRM1555C1H2R4BA01D) is Not For New Designs, making it unsuitable for new production.
Can it be replaced directly?
No, there are no direct, 1-to-1 replacements for CGA0402C0G1R5C500GT among the candidates reviewed. All alternatives have different capacitance values.
Best replacement path
Select a candidate based on whether the application can tolerate lower or higher capacitance. For example, TCC0402COG1R0C500AT offers 1.0pF, while FCC0402N2R7C500AT offers 2.7pF. Both require engineering validation.
Main risk
The primary risk is electrical; the capacitance mismatch can alter the behavior of timing, filtering, or impedance matching circuits.
Recommended alternatives
5Alternative comparison matrix
| Feature / factor | CGA0402C0G1R5C500GT | TCC0402COG1R0C500AT | CQ0402ARNPO9BNR80 | FCC0402N2R7C500AT | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0402 (1005 Metric) | 0402 (1005 Metric) | 0402 (1005 metric) | 0402 (1005 Metric) | 0402 (1005 Metric) / 0402 (1005 metric) — Form and fit are identical.; CQ0402ARNPO9BNR80: Form and fit are identical.; FCC0402N2R7C500AT: Form and fit are identical.; RF15N0R8A500: Form and fit are identical. |
| Voltage | 50V | 50V | - | - | 50V — Voltage rating matches.; RF15N0R8A500: Voltage rating matches. |
| Capacitance | 1.5pF | 1.0pF | 0.8pF | 2.7pF | 1.0pF / 0.8pF / 2.7pF — Lower capacitance, may affect circuit timing or filtering.; CQ0402ARNPO9BNR80: Significantly lower capacitance. High risk for timing/RF circuits.; FCC0402N2R7C500AT: Significantly higher capacitance. High risk for most applications.; RF15N0R8A500: Significantly lower capacitance. High risk for timing/RF circuits. |
| Dielectric | C0G | C0G | - | C0G (NP0) | C0G / C0G (NP0) — Dielectric material matches, ensuring stable performance.; FCC0402N2R7C500AT: Dielectric material matches. |
| Lifecycle | - | Active | - | - | Active — Candidate is active. |
| Tolerance | ±0.25pF | - | ±0.05pF | - | ±0.05pF — Tighter tolerance is an improvement.; RF15N0R8A500: Tighter tolerance is an improvement. |
| Application | General Purpose | - | High-Q | - | High-Q — High-Q part may offer better RF performance if needed. |
Application & sourcing insights
Questions & answers
No direct drop-in replacement was found. The best alternative depends on your circuit's tolerance for capacitance deviation. If a lower value is acceptable, TCC0402COG1R0C500AT (1.0pF) is a candidate. If a higher value is acceptable, FCC0402N2R7C500AT (2.7pF) could be considered. Both require engineering review.