
Murata Electronics
An AEC-Q200 qualified upgrade with higher voltage, but a different dielectric (X6S) requires review.
Finding a substitute for the Murata GRT155R61C105KE01D, an automotive-grade 1uF 16V 0402 capacitor, requires careful attention to its AEC-Q200 qualification. While several parts are functionally similar, maintaining this standard is critical for reliability.
Using a non-qualified part in an automotive application can lead to system failure and recalls.
Several candidates match the 0402 package, ensuring physical compatibility.
Dielectric and tolerance differences require circuit analysis to ensure performance is not compromised.
No exact drop-in replacement is identified. The closest is GRT155C81E105KE13D, which requires engineering review of its X6S dielectric characteristics compared to the original X5R.
The best alternative path is GRT155C81E105KE13D, which is an upgrade that maintains the critical AEC-Q200 qualification and offers a higher voltage rating.
The main risk is substituting with a non-AEC-Q200 qualified part (e.g., GRM series) in an automotive design, which could compromise reliability and safety.

Murata Electronics
An AEC-Q200 qualified upgrade with higher voltage, but a different dielectric (X6S) requires review.
| Feature / factor | GRT155R61C105KE01D | GRT155C81E105KE13D | GRM155R61E105KE11D | Alt 3 | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0402 (1005 metric) | 0402 (1005 Metric) | 0402 (1005 metric) | 0402 (1005 Metric) / 0402 (1005 metric) — Identical package size.; GRM155R61E105KE11D: Identical package size. | |
| Voltage | 16V | 25V | 25V | 25V — Higher voltage rating provides more margin.; GRM155R61E105KE11D: Higher voltage rating provides more design margin. | |
| Application | AEC-Q200 | AEC-Q200 | General Purpose | AEC-Q200 / General Purpose — Both parts are AEC-Q200 qualified.; GRM155R61E105KE11D: Lacks automotive qualification. | |
| Dielectric | X5R | X6S | X5R | X6S / X5R — Wider temp range (-55/+105C) but different capacitance vs. temp curve.; GRM155R61E105KE11D: Identical dielectric material. |
The best alternative is GRT155C81E105KE13D. It is also AEC-Q200 qualified, has a higher 25V rating, and the same 0402 package, but its X6S dielectric should be reviewed.