Needs validationmedium risk
An automotive 0603 capacitor with higher capacitance (10nF) and the same voltage rating.
Best Alternatives to CGA3E2C0G1H682JT0Y0N
Finding a substitute for the TDK CGA3E2C0G1H682JT0Y0N, a 6.8nF 50V 0603 automotive capacitor, requires checking key parameters. Alternatives exist but often have different capacitance values, requiring circuit validation.
AI replacement insight
Electrical riskhigh
Capacitance differs significantly (e.g., 10nF vs 6.8nF), affecting timing/filtering.
Package risklow
All candidates are in the same 0603 package.
Sourcing riskmedium
Some alternatives are commercial grade, not automotive, which is a sourcing and reliability risk.
Can it be replaced directly?
No direct, one-to-one replacements for CGA3E2C0G1H682JT0Y0N were found. All potential substitutes have a different capacitance value, requiring engineering review.
Best replacement path
Consider TDK's 10nF automotive capacitors (e.g., CGA3EAC0G2A103JT000E) if your design tolerates higher capacitance. This is a parametric alternative, not a direct drop-in.
Main risk
The primary risk is the capacitance mismatch. All reviewed candidates have a different capacitance value, which can affect circuit performance.
Recommended alternatives
4Alternative comparison matrix
| Feature / factor | CGA3E2C0G1H682JT0Y0N | CGA3E2C0G1H103JT0Y0N | CGA3EAC0G2A103JT000E | C1608C0G1H103JT000N | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacitance | 6.8 nF | 10 nF | 10 nF | 10 nF | 10 nF — Candidate capacitance is ~47% higher.; CGA3EAC0G2A103JT000E: Candidate capacitance is ~47% higher.; C1608C0G1H103JT000N: Candidate capacitance is ~47% higher.; CGA0603C0G103J500JT: Candidate capacitance is ~47% higher. |
| Voltage | 50 V | 50 V | 100 V | 50 V | 50 V / 100 V — Voltage rating matches.; CGA3EAC0G2A103JT000E: Higher voltage rating provides more margin.; C1608C0G1H103JT000N: Voltage rating matches. |
| Package | 0603 (1608 metric) | 0603 (1608 Metric) | 0603 (1608 Metric) | 0603 (1608 Metric) | 0603 (1608 Metric) — Form-factor compatible.; CGA3EAC0G2A103JT000E: Form-factor compatible.; C1608C0G1H103JT000N: Form-factor compatible.; CGA0603C0G103J500JT: Form-factor compatible. |
| Application | Automotive | Automotive | Automotive | Commercial | Automotive / Commercial / Commercial (implied) — Both parts are automotive grade.; CGA3EAC0G2A103JT000E: Both parts are automotive grade.; C1608C0G1H103JT000N: Candidate is commercial grade (C series vs CGA).; CGA0603C0G103J500JT: Candidate is not specified as automotive grade. |
| Manufacturer | TDK | - | - | - | HRE — Cross-vendor alternative. |
Application & sourcing insights
Questions & answers
No direct drop-in replacement was found. Alternatives like TDK's CGA3EAC0G2A103JT000E offer higher voltage but also have higher capacitance (10nF vs 6.8nF), which must be evaluated for your application.