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Package: 0402 (1005 Metric)Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Ceramic CapacitorsCapacitance: 0.68 µFVoltage Rating DC: 10 VTolerance: ±10%Dielectric: X7SPackage / Case: 0402 (1005 Metric)

Reviewing alternatives for the Murata GCM155C71A684KE38D, a 0.68µF 10V 0402 automotive MLCC. Key considerations for replacements include capacitance value, dielectric type, and AEC-Q200 qualification.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskhigh

Capacitance mismatch is significant in all candidates.

Package risklow

All candidates share the same 0402 package.

Sourcing riskmedium

Finding an exact match may be difficult; parametric relaxation is likely needed.

Can it be replaced directly?

No direct pin-to-pin replacements were found. All candidates have different capacitance or dielectric properties requiring engineering review.

Best replacement path

Consider automotive-grade (AEC-Q200) capacitors in a 0402 package with X7S or better dielectric and a capacitance value as close to 0.68µF as possible.

Main risk

The main risk is circuit malfunction due to mismatched capacitance, which can affect filter performance or timing, and using non-automotive parts.

Recommended alternatives

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GRT155R71A474KE01D package
GRT155R71A474KE01D

Murata Electronics

Needs validationmedium risk

Automotive grade alternative with lower capacitance and different dielectric. Requires engineering review.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorGCM155C71A684KE38DGRT155R71A474KE01DGRM155C71A105KE11DAlt 3Compatibility / risk
Package0402 (1005 Metric)0402 (1005 Metric)0402 (1005 Metric)0402 (1005 Metric) — Form and fit match.; GRM155C71A105KE11D: Form and fit match.
Capacitance0.68 µF0.47 µF1.0 µF0.47 µF / 1.0 µF — Significantly lower capacitance.; GRM155C71A105KE11D: Significantly higher capacitance.
Voltage10 V10 V10 V10 V — Voltage rating matches.; GRM155C71A105KE11D: Voltage rating matches.
DielectricX7SX7RX7SX7R / X7S — Different dielectric, may have different stability.; GRM155C71A105KE11D: Dielectric type matches.
ApplicationAutomotive (GCM)Automotive (GRT)General (GRM)Automotive (GRT) / General (GRM) — AEC-Q200 qualified.; GRM155C71A105KE11D: Not automotive grade.

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

No ideal alternative was found. Candidates like GRT155R71A474KE01D are automotive-grade but have lower capacitance (0.47µF), requiring circuit analysis before use.