
Samsung Electro-Mechanics
A pin-compatible replacement with matching key electrical parameters and 0805 package.
Finding a substitute for the NL0805B103K500CPBN, a 10nF 50V 0805 capacitor, involves matching key electricals and the 0805 package for a drop-in fit. Several pin-compatible and functional alternatives are available.
Using a non-0805 part requires a board redesign.
Many parts match the key electrical specifications.
This is a very common capacitor value and package.
Yes, Samsung CL21B103KBANNNC is a direct, pin-compatible replacement for NL0805B103K500CPBN, sharing the same package and key electrical ratings.
The best replacement is a part with identical specs (10nF, 50V, ±10%, X7R) in the same 0805 package, like Samsung's CL21B103KBANNNC.
The main risk is using a part with a different package size (e.g., 0603, 0402, 1206), which requires a PCB layout change.

Samsung Electro-Mechanics
A pin-compatible replacement with matching key electrical parameters and 0805 package.
| Feature / factor | NL0805B103K500CPBN | CL21B103KBANNNC | NV1206B103K202CEGN | TCC0402X7R103M500AT | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0805 | 0805 (2012 Metric) | - | - | 0402 (1005 Metric) — Smaller package requires PCB redesign. |
| Capacitance | 10 nF | 10 nF | - | - | 10 nF — matched |
| Voltage | 50 V | 50 V | - | - | 2000 V — Significantly higher voltage rating is a safe upgrade. |
| Tolerance | ±10% | ±10% | - | - | ±20% — Wider tolerance may affect circuit performance. |
| Dielectric | X7R | X7R | - | - | X7R — matched |
The best alternative is Samsung CL21B103KBANNNC, which matches the 10nF capacitance, 50V rating, ±10% tolerance, X7R dielectric, and 0805 package.