
Same series and package, but higher capacitance (15pF vs 12pF); requires engineering review.
Reviewing alternatives for the HRE CGA0805C0G120J500HT, a 12pF 50V C0G 0805 ceramic capacitor. Key considerations for substitutes are package size, capacitance value, and dielectric type.
Using a 15pF capacitor instead of 12pF can detune filters, alter timing circuits, or violate impedance matching.
Using a 0201 package for an 0805 footprint is impossible without a new PCB layout.
No, there are no direct drop-in replacements in this list. All candidates require engineering review due to differences in capacitance or package size.
No direct drop-in replacements were found. The best path depends on design flexibility: use a 15pF 0805 part if capacitance is flexible, or the 12pF 0201 part for new PCB layouts.
The main risks are either electrical (capacitance mismatch affecting circuit performance) or mechanical (package size mismatch preventing assembly).

Same series and package, but higher capacitance (15pF vs 12pF); requires engineering review.
| Feature / factor | CGA0805C0G120J500HT | CGA0805C0G150J500HT | HGC0805G0150J500NTGJ | CGA0201C0G120J500ET | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacitance | 12 pF | 15 pF | 15 pF | 12 pF | 15 pF / 12 pF — Candidate has 25% higher capacitance.; HGC0805G0150J500NTGJ: Candidate has 25% higher capacitance.; CGA0201C0G120J500ET: matched |
| Voltage | 50 V | 50 V | 50 V | 50 V | 50 V — matched; HGC0805G0150J500NTGJ: matched; CGA0201C0G120J500ET: matched |
| Dielectric | C0G | C0G | C0G | C0G | C0G — matched; HGC0805G0150J500NTGJ: matched; CGA0201C0G120J500ET: matched |
| Package | 0805 | 0805 | 0805 (2012) | 0201 (0603 Metric) | 0805 / 0805 (2012) / 0201 (0603 Metric) — matched; HGC0805G0150J500NTGJ: matched; CGA0201C0G120J500ET: Not a drop-in replacement. |
The best alternative depends on your application. For new designs, CGA0201C0G120J500ET is electrically identical but in a smaller 0201 package. For existing 0805 layouts, CGA0805C0G150J500HT has the same package but a higher capacitance of 15pF, which must be verified for your circuit.