Is there a pin-compatible replacement for GRM21BR60J107ME15L?

No pin-compatible replacement was identified. All reviewed alternatives with similar electrical properties use larger physical packages (1206 or 1210) and are not drop-in compatible.

What risks should I check before replacing GRM21BR60J107ME15L?

The main risk is the physical package size; you must verify if your PCB can accommodate a larger 1206 or 1210 footprint. Also check for minor differences in ESR if the application is sensitive.

GRM21BR60J107ME15L Alternatives, Datasheet & Cross Reference | Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

GRM21BR60J107ME15L is a 100uF 6.3V X5R ceramic capacitor in an 0805 package. Finding a direct drop-in replacement is difficult; several functional alternatives exist but require a PCB layout change.

AI replacement insight

Package riskhigh

All candidates have larger packages (1206/1210) requiring a board redesign.

Electrical risklow

Several candidates match or exceed key electrical specs like voltage and capacitance.

Can it be replaced directly?

No, there are no pin-compatible, drop-in replacements for GRM21BR60J107ME15L among the candidates reviewed. All require a change in PCB layout.

Best replacement path

Consider GRM31CR60J107ME39L, which matches electrically but requires a PCB layout change for its larger 1206 package.

Main risk

The primary risk is the package mismatch. All functional alternatives are in larger packages and are not physically compatible with the 0805 footprint.

Recommended alternatives

A functional alternative with identical electrical parameters but in a larger 1206 package.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factor	GRM21BR60J107ME15L	GRM31CR60J107ME39L	GRM31CR61A107ME05L	GRM32ER61A107ME20L	Compatibility / risk
Package	0805 (2012 metric)	1206 (3216 metric)	-	-	1210 (3225 metric) — Not a drop-in replacement.
Voltage	6.3 V	6.3 V	-	-	10.0 V — Higher voltage rating is generally safe.
Capacitance	100.0 uF	100.0 uF	-	-	100.0 uF — matched
Dielectric	X5R	-	-	X5R	X5R — matched

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Questions & answers

GRM31CR60J107ME39L is a strong functional alternative with identical electrical specs (100uF, 6.3V, X5R). However, it comes in a larger 1206 package, requiring a PCB layout change.