Is there a pin-compatible replacement for GCM1555C1H271FA16D?

No pin-compatible replacement with identical specifications was found. GCM1555C1H271JA16D is pin-compatible but has a wider tolerance (±5%). GRM1555C1H271FA01D is pin-compatible but lacks AEC-Q200 qualification. Both require engineering review.

What risks should I check before replacing GCM1555C1H271FA16D?

The main risks are qualification and tolerance. First, ensure any replacement meets the required AEC-Q200 standard for automotive use. Second, verify that your circuit can function correctly with a wider capacitance tolerance if you choose a part that is not ±1%.

GCM1555C1H271FA16D Alternatives, Datasheet & Cross Reference | Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

GCM1555C1H271FA16D is a high-precision (270pF ±1%) automotive-grade MLCC from Murata in a 0402 package. Finding a substitute requires careful attention to both its AEC-Q200 qualification and tight electrical tolerance.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskhigh

Relaxing tolerance from ±1% to ±5% or more can impact performance in sensitive circuits.

Sourcing riskhigh

Substituting a general-purpose part for an AEC-Q200 component violates automotive design standards.

Package risklow

All viable candidates share the same 0402 package, ensuring form/fit compatibility.

Can it be replaced directly?

No direct 1-to-1 replacement has been identified. All suitable alternatives involve a compromise in either tolerance or automotive qualification, requiring engineering review.

Best replacement path

For automotive use, GCM1555C1H271JA16D is the closest option if a ±5% tolerance is acceptable. For non-automotive designs, GRM1555C1H271FA01D is a parametric match.

Main risk

The primary risks are using a non-AEC-Q200 part in an automotive design or using a capacitor with wider tolerance in a precision circuit like a filter or oscillator.

Recommended alternatives

Same series and automotive grade, but with a wider capacitance tolerance of ±5%.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factor	GCM1555C1H271FA16D	GCM1555C1H271JA16D	GRM1555C1H271FA01D	CC0402JRNPO9BN271	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.; GRM1555C1H271FA01D: Form and fit are identical.; CC0402JRNPO9BN271: Form and fit are identical.
Voltage	50.0 V	50.0 V	-	-	50.0 V — Voltage rating is identical.
Capacitance	270 pF	270 pF	-	-	270 pF — Capacitance value is identical.
Dielectric	C0G	C0G	-	NP0 (C0G)	C0G / NP0 (C0G) — Dielectric type is identical and stable.; CC0402JRNPO9BN271: Dielectric type is equivalent and stable.
Tolerance	±1.0%	±5.0%	±1.0%	±5.0%	±5.0% / ±1.0% — Tolerance is wider; may not be suitable for precision timing or filter circuits.; GRM1555C1H271FA01D: Tolerance is identical.; CC0402JRNPO9BN271: Tolerance is wider.
Application	AEC-Q200	AEC-Q200	General Purpose	General Purpose	AEC-Q200 / General Purpose — Both parts are automotive grade.; GRM1555C1H271FA01D: Candidate is not AEC-Q200 qualified.; CC0402JRNPO9BN271: Candidate is not AEC-Q200 qualified.
Manufacturer	Murata Electronics	-	Murata Electronics	Yageo	Murata Electronics / Yageo — Same manufacturer, different product series (GRM vs GCM).; CC0402JRNPO9BN271: Cross-vendor alternative.

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Questions & answers

The best alternative depends on your application's constraints. If AEC-Q200 is required and a wider ±5% tolerance is acceptable, use GCM1555C1H271JA16D. If the application is not automotive, GRM1555C1H271FA01D is a parametric match.