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Package: 0805 (2012 Metric)Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Ceramic CapacitorsCapacitance: 1000 pFVoltage Rating: 100 VdcTolerance: ±10%Dielectric: X7RPackage Size: 0805 (2012 Metric)

Find substitutes for the Murata GCM216R72A102KA37D, a 1nF 100V X7R 0805 automotive capacitor. This part is Not for New Designs, so review these alternatives for your application.

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Package riskmedium

Several candidates have different footprints, requiring PCB layout changes.

Electrical risklow

Candidates match or exceed key electrical specs like voltage and capacitance.

Sourcing risklow

Target is NRND; alternatives are active and widely available.

Can it be replaced directly?

Direct replacement for GCM216R72A102KA37D should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.

Best replacement path

Find an 0805 X7R 1nF capacitor rated 100V or higher with AEC-Q200 qualification.

Main risk

The main risks are package size mismatches and ensuring the replacement meets the automotive-grade reliability of the original part.

Recommended alternatives

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TCC0805X7R102K102FT package
Needs validationlow risk

Pin-compatible 1nF 0805 capacitor with a higher voltage rating (1kV); lacks automotive grade specification.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorGCM216R72A102KA37DTCC0805X7R102K102FTCGA3E2X7R2A102KT0Y0NAlt 3Compatibility / risk
Package0805 (2012 Metric)08050603 (1608 Metric)0805 / 0603 (1608 Metric) — Package size matches.; CGA3E2X7R2A102KT0Y0N: Smaller package, not a drop-in.
Voltage100V1000V100V1000V / 100V — Higher voltage is a safe upgrade.; CGA3E2X7R2A102KT0Y0N: Voltage rating matches.
DielectricX7RX7R-X7R — Dielectric type matches.
ApplicationAutomotiveGeneralAutomotiveGeneral / Automotive — Target is automotive grade.; CGA3E2X7R2A102KT0Y0N: Automotive grade matches.

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Questions & answers

Verified drop-in options for GCM216R72A102KA37D 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.