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Package: 0603 (1608 metric)Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Ceramic CapacitorsCapacitance: 22 uFRated Voltage: 10 VDCTolerance: +/-20%Temperature Characteristics: X5RPackage / Case: 0603 (1608 metric)

Find the best alternatives for the Murata GRM187R61A226ME15D, a 22uF 10V 0603 X5R ceramic capacitor. This guide covers pin-compatible upgrades and functional alternatives requiring board changes.

AI replacement insight

Package riskhigh

Selecting a non-0603 part requires a PCB redesign.

Electrical risklow

Many MLCCs match the core 22uF 10V X5R specification.

Sourcing riskmedium

Automotive-grade parts may have different lead times or MOQs than general-purpose ones.

Can it be replaced directly?

Direct replacement for GRM187R61A226ME15D should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.

Best replacement path

Start with Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates for GRM187R61A226ME15D, then review parametric alternatives for package and electrical fit.

Main risk

The main risk is selecting a part with a different package size (e.g., 0805) or a different termination style, which would require board layout changes or performance re-validation.

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GRT188R61A226ME13D package
GRT188R61A226ME13D

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Needs validationlow risk

Pin-compatible AEC-Q200 qualified upgrade with identical core electrical parameters and package.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorGRM187R61A226ME15DGRT188R61A226ME13DZRB18AR61A226ME01LGRT21BR61E226ME13LCompatibility / risk
Package0603 (1608 metric)0603 (1608 metric)0603 (1608 Metric)0805 (2012 metric)0603 (1608 metric) / 0603 (1608 Metric) / 0805 (2012 metric) — Package size matches.; ZRB18AR61A226ME01L: Package size matches.; GRT21BR61E226ME13L: Larger package requires PCB layout change.
Capacitance22uF22uF--22uF — Capacitance matches.
Voltage10V10V-25V10V / 25V — Voltage rating matches.; GRT21BR61E226ME13L: Higher voltage rating is a safe upgrade.
ApplicationGeneral PurposeAEC-Q200--AEC-Q200 — Candidate is automotive grade, an upgrade in qualification.
TerminationStandard-Interposer board-Interposer board — Special termination for flex resistance, not a standard MLCC.
Electricals22uF, 10V, X5R-22uF, 10V, X5R22uF, X5R22uF, 10V, X5R / 22uF, X5R — Core electricals match.; GRT21BR61E226ME13L: Capacitance and dielectric match.

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Questions & answers

Verified drop-in options for GRM187R61A226ME15D are limited in the current batch. Review candidates marked Strong match or Datasheet verified, and validate package, pinout, and electrical limits before committing a BOM change.