
Murata Electronics
Same package and dielectric, but lower capacitance. Verify circuit impact.
Finding a substitute for the Murata GRM0335C1E331JA01D, a 330pF 25V C0G capacitor in an 0201 package, requires careful review. No direct drop-in replacements were found, with candidates differing in package size, capacitance, or critical dielectric type.
Dielectric mismatch (C0G vs. X7R) is a critical failure. Capacitance and tolerance differences also pose significant risks.
Some electrically suitable options are in a different package (0402 vs 0201), requiring a PCB respin.
There are no direct, pin-compatible replacements for GRM0335C1E331JA01D among the candidates reviewed that match all key parameters. All options require engineering validation.
No direct drop-in replacement was found. For new designs, GRM1555C1H331FA01D is electrically superior but requires a larger 0402 footprint. If the footprint must be 0201, GRM0335C1H221FA01D is an option only if the circuit can tolerate 220pF instead of 330pF.
The most significant risk is substituting a C0G dielectric capacitor with an X7R type, which has poor stability and will likely cause circuit failure in timing or filtering applications.

Murata Electronics
Same package and dielectric, but lower capacitance. Verify circuit impact.
| Feature / factor | GRM0335C1E331JA01D | GRM0335C1H221FA01D | GRM1555C1H331FA01D | Alt 3 | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0201 (0603 metric) | 0201 (0603 metric) | 0402 (1005 metric) | 0201 (0603 metric) / 0402 (1005 metric) — Same package and pin count.; GRM1555C1H331FA01D: Larger package requires PCB layout change. | |
| Capacitance | 330 pF | 220 pF | 330 pF | 220 pF / 330 pF — Lower capacitance requires circuit validation.; GRM1555C1H331FA01D: Capacitance matches target. | |
| Voltage | 25 V | 50 V | 50 V | 50 V — Higher voltage rating is a safe upgrade.; GRM1555C1H331FA01D: Higher voltage rating is a safe upgrade. | |
| Tolerance | ±5% | ±1% | ±1% | ±1% — Tighter tolerance is an upgrade.; GRM1555C1H331FA01D: Tighter tolerance is an upgrade. | |
| Dielectric | C0G | C0G | C0G | C0G — Same stable dielectric material.; GRM1555C1H331FA01D: Same stable dielectric material. |
No ideal drop-in replacement was found. The best functional alternative is GRM1555C1H331FA01D, which is electrically superior but requires a larger 0402 package. If the 0201 package is mandatory, GRM0335C1H221FA01D is the closest but has lower capacitance (220pF vs 330pF) and needs validation.