
Chinocera
An excellent upgrade with higher voltage rating (35V) and tighter tolerance (±10%).
Reviewing substitutes for the TAIYO YUDEN TMK316BBJ226ML-T, a 22µF 25V 1206 ceramic capacitor. Key considerations for replacement are matching the X5R dielectric, package size, and verifying tolerance.
Many available substitutes offer superior voltage or tolerance ratings.
The 1206 package is an industry standard with many options.
This is a high-volume, multi-source component type.
Yes, several parts like CCTC's TCC1206X5R226K250HT and TDK's C3216X5R1E226KTJ00N offer the same core specs with improved tolerance (±10% vs ±20%).
Upgrade to a part with higher voltage or tighter tolerance, such as Chinocera's HGC1206R5226K350NSPJ (35V, ±10%).
The main risk is ensuring the replacement's dielectric characteristics (e.g., capacitance change with temperature and DC bias) are suitable for the application.

Chinocera
An excellent upgrade with higher voltage rating (35V) and tighter tolerance (±10%).
| Feature / factor | TMK316BBJ226ML-T | HGC1206R5226K350NSPJ | C3216X5R1E226KTJ00N | TCC1206X5R226K250HT | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 1206 (3216 Metric) | 1206 (3216 Metric) | 1206 (3216 Metric) | 1206 | 1206 (3216 Metric) — Package size matches.; C3216X5R1E226KTJ00N: Package size matches.; TCC1206X5R226K250HT: Package size matches. |
| Voltage | 25.0 V | 35.0 V | 25.0 V | 25.0 V | 35.0 V / 25.0 V — Higher voltage rating provides more design margin.; C3216X5R1E226KTJ00N: Voltage rating matches.; TCC1206X5R226K250HT: Voltage rating matches. |
| Capacitance | 22.0 µF | 22.0 µF | - | 22.0 µF | 22.0 µF — Capacitance matches.; TCC1206X5R226K250HT: Capacitance matches. |
| Tolerance | ±20.0% | ±10.0% | ±10.0% | ±10.0% | ±10.0% — Tighter tolerance is a safe upgrade.; C3216X5R1E226KTJ00N: Tighter tolerance is a safe upgrade.; TCC1206X5R226K250HT: Tighter tolerance is generally a safe upgrade. |
| Dielectric | X5R | X5R | X5R | X5R | X5R — Dielectric material matches.; C3216X5R1E226KTJ00N: Dielectric material matches.; TCC1206X5R226K250HT: Dielectric material matches. |
Verified drop-in options for TMK316BBJ226ML-T 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.