
Murata Electronics
A functional alternative with identical electrical specs but in a larger 0402 package.
Finding a substitute for the Murata GRM0335C1H4R7BA01D, a 4.7pF 50V 0201 MLCC, requires balancing electrical and physical compatibility. This analysis reviews several alternatives, highlighting key trade-offs.
Most same-package parts have higher capacitance, which can affect timing or filter performance.
The one electrically identical part has a larger 0402 package, requiring a board respin.
No direct, pin-to-pin replacements were found in this analysis. All candidates require review for either parametric or package differences.
For electrical match, use GCM1555C1H4R7BA16D, but this requires a PCB layout change to a 0402 footprint. For physical drop-in, review parametric alternatives like GRM0335C1H6R8CA01D, but verify circuit tolerance for higher capacitance.
The primary risk is a trade-off: accept electrical mismatch (capacitance) for same-package parts, or physical mismatch (package size) for an electrically identical part.

Murata Electronics
A functional alternative with identical electrical specs but in a larger 0402 package.
| Feature / factor | GRM0335C1H4R7BA01D | GCM1555C1H4R7BA16D | GRM0335C1H7R0BA01D | GRM0335C1H9R1BA01D | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0201 (0603 metric) | 0402 (1005 metric) | 0201 (0603 Metric) | 0201 (0603 Metric) | 0402 (1005 metric) / 0201 (0603 Metric) — Larger package, not a drop-in replacement.; GRM0335C1H7R0BA01D: Package size matches.; GRM0335C1H9R1BA01D: Package size matches.; GRM0335C1H6R8CA01D: Package size matches. |
| Capacitance | 4.7 pF | 4.7 pF | 7.0 pF | 9.1 pF | 4.7 pF / 7.0 pF / 9.1 pF / 6.8 pF — Capacitance matches.; GRM0335C1H7R0BA01D: Capacitance is higher.; GRM0335C1H9R1BA01D: Capacitance is significantly higher.; GRM0335C1H6R8CA01D: Capacitance is higher. |
| Voltage | 50 V | 50 V | 50 V | 50 V | 50 V — Voltage rating matches.; GRM0335C1H7R0BA01D: Voltage rating matches.; GRM0335C1H9R1BA01D: Voltage rating matches. |
| Application | General | AEC-Q200 | - | - | AEC-Q200 — Automotive grade may be an upgrade. |
| Tolerance | ±0.1 pF | - | - | ±0.1 pF | ±0.1 pF / ±0.25 pF — Tolerance matches.; GRM0335C1H6R8CA01D: Tolerance is wider (worse). |
The best alternative depends on your priority. If you can change the PCB layout, GCM1555C1H4R7BA16D is an electrical match in a larger 0402 package. If you cannot change the layout, you must select a parametric alternative with different capacitance and verify its impact on your circuit.