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Best Alternatives to CL05C050BB5NNNC

Package: 0402 (1005 Metric)Samsung Electro-MechanicsCeramic CapacitorsSeries: CLPackage: Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT); Digi-Reel®Capacitance: 5 pFTolerance: ±0.1pFVoltage - Rated: 50V

The Samsung CL05C050BB5NNNC is a common 5pF, 50V, 0402 C0G ceramic capacitor. Several alternatives exist, including strong parametric matches that may serve as drop-in replacements after engineering review.

AI replacement insight

Electrical risklow

Primary parameters match. Secondary parameters (ESR, Q) should be verified for sensitive applications.

Package risklow

Standard 0402 package is fully compatible.

Sourcing riskmedium

Verify availability and lead time for the alternative manufacturer (FH).

Can it be replaced directly?

Direct replacement for CL05C050BB5NNNC should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.

Best replacement path

The most direct replacement path is to use 0402CG5R0B500NT, which matches all primary electrical and physical specifications.

Main risk

The main risk is subtle differences in secondary electrical characteristics (like ESR or Q-factor) not captured in primary specs.

Recommended alternatives

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0402CG5R0B500NT package
0402CG5R0B500NT

FH (Guangdong Fenghua Advanced Tech)

Needs validationlow risk

A strong alternative with matching key electrical parameters and package, from a different manufacturer.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorCL05C050BB5NNNC0402CG5R0B500NT0402CG5R1C500NTAlt 3Compatibility / risk
Package0402 (1005 Metric)040204020402 — Package size matches.; 0402CG5R1C500NT: Package size matches.
Capacitance5 pF5 pF5.1 pF5 pF / 5.1 pF — Capacitance matches.; 0402CG5R1C500NT: Slightly higher capacitance.
Tolerance±0.1 pF±0.1 pF±0.25 pF±0.1 pF / ±0.25 pF — Tolerance matches.; 0402CG5R1C500NT: Looser tolerance requires review.
Voltage50 V50 V50 V50 V — Voltage rating matches.; 0402CG5R1C500NT: Voltage rating matches.
DielectricC0GC0GC0G (NP0)C0G / C0G (NP0) — Dielectric type matches.; 0402CG5R1C500NT: Dielectric type matches.

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

Verified drop-in options for CL05C050BB5NNNC are limited in the current batch. Review candidates marked Strong match or Datasheet verified, and validate package, pinout, and electrical limits before committing a BOM change.