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Package: 0805 (2012M)Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.MLCCs - Multilayer Ceramic CapacitorsCapacitance: 2.2 µFVoltage Rating: 16 VdcTolerance: ±10%Dielectric: X7RPackage / Case: 0805 (2012M)

Murata GCM21BR71C225KA64L is a 2.2µF 16V 0805 automotive-grade ceramic capacitor. Several pin-compatible upgrades with higher voltage ratings (25V, 50V) and matching AEC-Q200 qualification are available from Murata, TDK, and Yageo.

AI replacement insight

Electrical risklow

Upgrading voltage is a safe, common practice.

Package risklow

All strong candidates are in the same 0805 package.

Sourcing riskmedium

Using non-automotive parts in auto designs creates validation and reliability risks.

Can it be replaced directly?

Yes, direct replacements exist. The most straightforward is Murata GCM21BR71E225KA73L, which is from the same series but with a higher 25V rating.

Best replacement path

Upgrade to a higher voltage (25V or 50V) AEC-Q200 qualified part from a major manufacturer like Murata, TDK, or Yageo.

Main risk

The primary risk is substituting with a non-AEC-Q200 qualified capacitor in an automotive design, which could compromise reliability.

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GCM21BR71E225KA73L

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Needs validationlow risk

An excellent pin-compatible upgrade from the same manufacturer with a higher 25V rating and AEC-Q200 qualification.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorGCM21BR71C225KA64LGCM21BR71E225KA73LAC0805KKX7R8BB225CGA4J3X7R1H225KT000NCompatibility / risk
Voltage16V25V25V50V25V / 50V — Candidate voltage is a safe upgrade.; AC0805KKX7R8BB225: Candidate voltage is a safe upgrade.; CGA4J3X7R1H225KT000N: Candidate voltage is a safe upgrade.; HGC0805R7225K500NSLJ: Candidate voltage is a safe upgrade.
ApplicationAEC-Q200AEC-Q200AEC-Q200AEC-Q200AEC-Q200 / Not specified — Both parts are automotive grade.; AC0805KKX7R8BB225: Both parts are automotive grade.; CGA4J3X7R1H225KT000N: Both parts are automotive grade.; HGC0805R7225K500NSLJ: Target is AEC-Q200 qualified; candidate is not specified as automotive grade.
ManufacturerMurataMurata--Murata — Same manufacturer, same product series (GCM).
Package0805 (2012M)0805 (2012 metric)0805 (2012 Metric)0805 (2012 Metric)0805 (2012 metric) / 0805 (2012 Metric) — Package size matches.; AC0805KKX7R8BB225: Package size matches.; CGA4J3X7R1H225KT000N: Package size matches.; HGC0805R7225K500NSLJ: Package size matches.
Capacitance2.2µF ±10%-2.2µF ±10%2.2µF ±10%2.2µF ±10% — Capacitance and tolerance match.; CGA4J3X7R1H225KT000N: Capacitance and tolerance match.; HGC0805R7225K500NSLJ: Capacitance and tolerance match.

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Questions & answers

The best alternatives are AEC-Q200 qualified parts with the same 2.2µF capacitance and a higher voltage rating, such as Murata's GCM21BR71E225KA73L (25V) or TDK's CGA4J3X7R1H225KT000N (50V). These offer improved voltage margin while maintaining all other key specifications.