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Package: 0603 (1608 Metric)Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Ceramic CapacitorsCapacitance: 4.7 µFVoltage Rating DC: 16 VTolerance: ±10%Dielectric: X5RPackage / Case: 0603 (1608 Metric)

Find replacements for the Murata GRM188R61C475KAAJD, a 4.7µF 16V 0603 X5R MLCC. Alternatives with higher voltage ratings or wider temperature ranges are available.

AI replacement insight

Electrical risklow

Low risk if using same X5R dielectric; medium if changing to X6S/X7S.

Package risklow

Many alternatives exist in the same 0603 package.

Sourcing risklow

This is a common capacitor value with many available options.

Can it be replaced directly?

Yes, direct replacements are available. The best options are parts from the same Murata GRM series with a higher voltage rating, which are fully compatible.

Best replacement path

Upgrade to a higher voltage part in the same series, like GRM188R61E475KE15D (25V).

Main risk

The main risk involves selecting a part with a different dielectric material (e.g., X7S instead of X5R), which can alter circuit performance.

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GRT188R6YA475KE13D package
GRT188R6YA475KE13D

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Needs validationlow risk

Automotive-grade (AEC-Q200) with a higher voltage rating (35V) in the same 0603 package.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorGRM188R61C475KAAJDGRT188R6YA475KE13DGRM188R61E475KE15DGRM188C71C475KE21DCompatibility / risk
Voltage16V35V25V16V35V / 25V / 16V — Candidate has higher voltage rating.; GRM188R61E475KE15D: Candidate has higher voltage rating.; GRM188C71C475KE21D: Voltage rating matches.; GRT188C81E475KE13D: Candidate has higher voltage rating.
ApplicationGeneralAEC-Q200--AEC-Q200 — Candidate is automotive grade, target is general.
Package06030603060306030603 — Package size matches.; GRM188R61E475KE15D: Package size matches.; GRM188C71C475KE21D: Package size matches.; GRT188C81E475KE13D: Package size matches.
Capacitance4.7µF4.7µF4.7µF-4.7µF — Capacitance matches.; GRM188R61E475KE15D: Capacitance matches.
DielectricX5RX5RX5RX7SX5R / X7S / X6S — Dielectric type matches.; GRM188R61E475KE15D: Dielectric type matches.; GRM188C71C475KE21D: Different dielectric; review capacitance characteristics.; GRT188C81E475KE13D: Different dielectric; review capacitance characteristics.
SeriesGRM-GRM-GRM — Same product series.
Temperature-55°C to +85°C---55°C to +125°C-55°C to +125°C / -55°C to +105°C — Wider operating temperature range.; GRT188C81E475KE13D: Wider operating temperature range.

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Questions & answers

GRM188R61E475KE15D is an excellent alternative from the same series with a higher 25V rating. For automotive use, GRT188R6YA475KE13D offers a 35V rating and AEC-Q200 qualification.