CL05B103KA5NNNC
Samsung Electro-Mechanics
Needs validationlow risk
A 25V rated upgrade from the same manufacturer, Samsung, in the same 0402 package.
Best Alternatives to CL05B103KO5NNNC
CL05B103KO5NNNC is a standard 10nF 16V 0402 ceramic capacitor from Samsung. Many pin-compatible upgrades with higher voltage ratings (25V, 50V) are available, offering increased reliability and design margin.
AI replacement insight
Electrical risklow
Upgrading voltage is safe. Minor differences in ESR/ESL are unlikely to impact most applications.
Package risklow
All suggested alternatives use the same standard 0402 package, ensuring physical compatibility.
Sourcing risklow
This is a very common capacitor value and package; many manufacturers offer suitable alternatives.
Can it be replaced directly?
Yes, there are many direct, pin-compatible replacements for CL05B103KO5NNNC. Most are upgrades with a higher voltage rating, which is a safe and often desirable change.
Best replacement path
The safest replacement path is to select a part with a higher voltage rating (25V or 50V) from the same manufacturer, such as CL05B103KA5NNNC (25V).
Main risk
The primary risk is minimal and relates to secondary electrical characteristics (ESR, DC bias) which only matter in highly sensitive circuits.
Recommended alternatives
6Alternative comparison matrix
| Feature / factor | CL05B103KO5NNNC | CL05B103KA5NNNC | CL05B103KB5VPNC | CGA2B3X7R1H103KT0Y0F | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voltage | 16V | 25V | 50V | 50V | 25V / 50V — Higher voltage rating provides more design margin.; CL05B103KB5VPNC: Higher voltage rating provides more design margin.; CGA2B3X7R1H103KT0Y0F: Higher voltage rating provides more design margin.; TCC0402X7R103K500AT: Higher voltage rating provides more design margin. |
| Manufacturer | Samsung Electro-Mechanics | Samsung Electro-Mechanics | Samsung Electro-Mechanics | - | Samsung Electro-Mechanics — Same manufacturer simplifies qualification.; CL05B103KB5VPNC: Same manufacturer simplifies qualification. |
| Package | 0402 (1005 Metric) | 0402 (1005 Metric) | 0402 (1005 Metric) | 0402 (1005 Metric) | 0402 (1005 Metric) — matched; CL05B103KB5VPNC: matched; CGA2B3X7R1H103KT0Y0F: matched; TCC0402X7R103K500AT: matched |
| Capacitance | 10nF | 10nF | - | 10nF | 10nF — matched; CGA2B3X7R1H103KT0Y0F: matched; TCC0402X7R103K500AT: matched |
| Application | Commercial | - | AEC-Q200 | AEC-Q200 | AEC-Q200 — Candidate is automotive grade, may be over-specified for commercial use.; CGA2B3X7R1H103KT0Y0F: Candidate is automotive grade, may be over-specified for commercial use. |
| Dielectric | X7R | - | - | - | X7R — matched |
Application & sourcing insights
Questions & answers
The best alternative is likely CL05B103KA5NNNC. It's from the same manufacturer (Samsung), has the same key specs, but with a higher 25V rating, making it a very low-risk upgrade.