CQ0402ARNPO9BNR80
Yageo
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A strong pin-to-pin match with identical capacitance, voltage, tolerance, and 0402 package for RF applications.
Best Alternatives to RF15N0R8A500
RF15N0R8A500 is a 0.8pF, 50V, high-precision (±0.05pF) NP0 ceramic capacitor in an 0402 package, designed for RF and microwave applications. Finding a substitute requires matching these tight specifications.
AI replacement insight
Electrical risklow
Low if using a matched Hi-Q part like CQ0402ARNPO9BNR80; high otherwise.
Package risklow
Low, as 0402 is a standard SMT package.
Can it be replaced directly?
Yes, CQ0402ARNPO9BNR80 is a direct replacement for RF15N0R8A500, matching all critical specifications.
Best replacement path
The most reliable replacement path is to use Yageo's CQ0402ARNPO9BNR80, which is a direct pin-to-pin match.
Main risk
The main risk is using a general-purpose capacitor or one with looser tolerance, which can degrade performance in sensitive RF circuits.
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2Alternative comparison matrix
| Feature / factor | RF15N0R8A500 | CQ0402ARNPO9BNR80 | 0402CG0R8B500NT | Alt 3 | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0402 (1005 Metric) | 0402 (1005 metric) | 0402 | 0402 (1005 metric) — Identical package and pin count.; 0402CG0R8B500NT: Identical package size. | |
| Capacitance | 0.8 pF | 0.8 pF | 0.8 pF | 0.8 pF — Capacitance matches.; 0402CG0R8B500NT: Capacitance matches. | |
| Voltage | 50 V | 50 V | 50 V | 50 V — Voltage rating matches.; 0402CG0R8B500NT: Voltage rating matches. | |
| Tolerance | ±0.05 pF | ±0.05 pF | ±0.1 pF | ±0.05 pF / ±0.1 pF — Tight tolerance matches.; 0402CG0R8B500NT: Tolerance is looser and may affect circuit performance. | |
| Application | Microwave Series (RF) | Hi-Q RF Series | - | Hi-Q RF Series — Both are high-frequency RF capacitors. |
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Questions & answers
Yageo's CQ0402ARNPO9BNR80 is an excellent alternative, matching all key electrical parameters, package size, and the Hi-Q RF application.