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Package: Radial, 7.5mm PitchKNSCHAAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsCapacitance: 100 nFRated Voltage (AC): 275V / 305V / 310VSafety Class: X2Lead Pitch: 7.5 mmCertifications: UL, CUL, VDE, ENEC, KC, CQC

Find pin-compatible and functional alternatives for the KNSCHA MPX104K31B5KN20600, a 100nF 275VAC X2 safety capacitor. This guide provides verified options to streamline your sourcing and design process.

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Electrical risklow

Pin-compatible options have matching or superior electrical ratings.

Package risklow

Pin-compatible options match the 7.5mm lead pitch. Functional alternatives require board layout changes.

Sourcing riskmedium

Verify regional availability and safety certifications for any cross-vendor alternative.

Can it be replaced directly?

Direct replacement for MPX104K31B5KN20600 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 MPX104K31B5KN20600, then review parametric alternatives for package and electrical fit.

Main risk

The primary risk is ensuring the substitute has the same or equivalent safety certifications (UL, VDE, etc.) required for the application.

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A strong pin-compatible match from the same manufacturer with identical key electrical parameters and package.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorMPX104K31B5KN20600MPX104K31B4KN20600PX104K2C0702MPX104K31C2KN15600Compatibility / risk
PackageRadial, 7.5mm PitchRadial, 7.5mm PitchRadial, 7.5mm Lead PitchPlugin, P=10mmRadial, 7.5mm Pitch / Radial, 7.5mm Lead Pitch / Plugin, P=10mm / Radial, 10mm Lead Pitch — Package and lead pitch match.; PX104K2C0702: Package and lead pitch match.; MPX104K31C2KN15600: Lead pitch is 10mm, will not fit a 7.5mm footprint without modification.; PX104K2C1007: Lead pitch is 10mm, will not fit a 7.5mm footprint without modification.
Capacitance100nF100nF100nF100nF100nF — Capacitance is identical.; PX104K2C0702: Capacitance is identical.; MPX104K31C2KN15600: Capacitance is identical.; PX104K2C1007: Capacitance is identical.
Voltage275V275V310V275V275V / 310V — AC voltage rating is identical.; PX104K2C0702: Higher AC voltage rating is a safe upgrade.; MPX104K31C2KN15600: AC voltage rating is identical.; PX104K2C1007: Higher AC voltage rating is a safe upgrade.
Tolerance±10%±10%--±10% — Tolerance is identical.
ApplicationMPX (X2)MPX (X2)X2-MPX (X2) — Both are X2 safety capacitors from the same series.; PX104K2C0702: Both are X2 safety capacitors.

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Questions & answers

Verified drop-in options for MPX104K31B5KN20600 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.