
Murata Electronics
An automotive-grade (AEC-Q200) capacitor from Murata with matching core specs and tighter tolerance. A robust upgrade.
The Murata GRM1555C1H3R3CA01D is a general-purpose 3.3pF 50V C0G capacitor in an 0402 package. As it is not recommended for new designs, finding a suitable active replacement is important for production and maintenance.
Many candidates match key specs or offer improvements like tighter tolerance.
All reviewed candidates use the same 0402 package, ensuring form-fit compatibility.
Replacing an NRND part with active alternatives improves long-term availability.
Yes, direct replacements are available. Murata's GCM1555C1H3R3BA16D is an excellent upgrade. Yageo's CC0402BRNPO9BN3R3 is a strong cross-vendor match.
Upgrade to an active, automotive-grade part like Murata's GCM1555C1H3R3BA16D for higher reliability, or switch to a cross-vendor equivalent like Yageo's CC0402BRNPO9BN3R3.
The main risk is overlooking subtle performance differences between general-purpose, high-Q, and automotive-grade series, or between manufacturers.

Murata Electronics
An automotive-grade (AEC-Q200) capacitor from Murata with matching core specs and tighter tolerance. A robust upgrade.
| Feature / factor | GRM1555C1H3R3CA01D | GCM1555C1H3R3BA16D | CC0402BRNPO9BN3R3 | CC0402CRNPO9BN3R3 | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0402 (1005 metric) | 0402 (1005 metric) | 0402 (1005 metric) | 0402 (1005 metric) | 0402 (1005 metric) — Identical package and pin count.; CC0402BRNPO9BN3R3: Identical package and pin count.; CC0402CRNPO9BN3R3: Identical package and pin count.; GJM1555C1H3R3WB01D: Identical package and pin count. |
| Voltage | 50.0 V | 50.0 V | - | - | 50.0 V — Voltage rating is identical.; GJM1555C1H3R3WB01D: Voltage rating is identical. |
| Tolerance | ±0.25 pF | ±0.1 pF | ±0.1 pF | - | ±0.1 pF / ±0.05 pF — Candidate has tighter tolerance.; CC0402BRNPO9BN3R3: Candidate has tighter tolerance.; GJM1555C1H3R3WB01D: Candidate has tighter tolerance. |
| Application | General Purpose | AEC-Q200 | - | - | AEC-Q200 / GJM (High-Q) — Candidate is automotive grade, an upgrade in robustness.; GJM1555C1H3R3WB01D: Candidate is a high-Q part, target is general purpose. |
| Manufacturer | Murata Electronics | - | Yageo | Yageo | Yageo — Cross-vendor alternative.; CC0402CRNPO9BN3R3: Cross-vendor alternative. |
| Electrical | 3.3 pF, 50V, ±0.25pF, C0G | - | - | 3.3 pF, 50V, ±0.25pF, C0G | 3.3 pF, 50V, ±0.25pF, C0G — All key electrical parameters match. |
| Capacitance | 3.3 pF | - | - | - | 3.3 pF — Capacitance is identical. |
For a robust upgrade, consider the automotive-grade GCM1555C1H3R3BA16D from Murata. For a cross-vendor option, CC0402BRNPO9BN3R3 from Yageo offers similar specs with a tighter tolerance.