
Murata Electronics
Pin-compatible upgrade from the same series with higher voltage (25V) and tighter tolerance (±10%).
The Murata GRM155R60J225ME15D is a general-purpose 2.2µF 6.3V 0402 MLCC. Several pin-compatible upgrades and cross-vendor alternatives are available, typically offering improved voltage and tolerance.
Upgrades are generally safe, but DC bias effects should be verified.
Multiple pin-compatible 0402 options are available.
This is a high-volume part with many cross-vendor options.
Yes, several pin-compatible replacements exist, offering higher voltage ratings and tighter tolerance, such as Murata's GRM155R61E225KE11D or Yageo's CC0402KRX5R8BB225.
Upgrade to a higher voltage and tighter tolerance part from the same Murata GRM series, like GRM155R61E225KE11D (25V, 10%).
The primary risk is electrical, specifically changes in DC bias characteristics, even with upgraded parts. Functional alternatives require PCB layout changes.

Murata Electronics
Pin-compatible upgrade from the same series with higher voltage (25V) and tighter tolerance (±10%).
| Feature / factor | GRM155R60J225ME15D | GRM155R61E225KE11D | GRM155R61A225KE95D | Alt 3 | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0402 (1005 metric) | 0402 (1005 metric) | - | 0402 (1005 metric) — Identical package and pin count. | |
| Voltage | 6.3 V | 25.0 V | - | 10.0 V — Higher voltage rating provides more design margin. | |
| Tolerance | 20.0% | 10.0% | - | 10.0% — Tighter tolerance improves circuit precision. | |
| Manufacturer | Murata Electronics | Murata Electronics | - | Murata Electronics — Same manufacturer and series (GRM). |
The best alternatives are upgrades within the same Murata GRM series, such as GRM155R61E225KE11D, which offers a higher 25V rating and tighter ±10% tolerance in the same 0402 package.