PRODUCT GUIDE FROM Page 1-of-2 Component Characteristics Substitution Guide: Capacitors » Capacitance Value (uF or pF): Substitution Rule: In many cases increasing to higher capacitance value is acceptable i.e… 2200uF part can be considered for use in place of 1500uF part i.e… 3.3uF part can be considered for use in place of 2.2uF part i.e… 0.22uF part can be considered for use in place of 0.1uF part » Capacitance Tolerance (% or ±pF): Substitution Rule: A component with a tighter (better) tolerance can replace a looser tolerance component i.e... ±1%(F) tolerance part can replace ±2%(G), ±5%(J) or ±10% (K) tolerance part i.e... ±2%(G) tolerance part can replace ±5%(J), ±10% (K) or ±20% (M) tolerance part i.e... ±5%(J) tolerance part can replace ± 10%(K) or ±20% (M) tolerance part i.e… ±10%(K) tolerance part can replace ±20%(M) or +80%/-20%(Z) tolerance part i.e… ±20%(M) tolerance part can replace +80%/-20%(Z) tolerance part » Voltage Ratings (VDC or VAC): Substitution Rule: A component with a higher voltage rating may be used in place of, or as a substitute for, a lower voltage rated component i.e… 1000V rated part can replace 500V, 250V or 100V rated part i.e… 500V rated part can replace 250V , 100V or 50V rated part i.e… 250V rated part can replace 100V, 50V or 25V rated part i.e… 100V rated part can replace 50V or 25V rated part i.e… 50V rated part can replace 25V or 16V rated part i.e… 25V rated part can replace 16V or 10V rated part i.e… 16V rated part can replace 10V or 6.3V rated part i.e… 10V rated part can replace 6.3V or 4V rated part » Component Size (Radial Leaded Styles): Substitution Rule: In many cases a smaller size component may be acceptable... if lead spacing is same and electrical specifications differences are acceptable i.e... a smaller diameter size taped part could be considered to replace a larger diameter size taped part i.e... 5mm, 7mm or 9mm height size could be considered to replace a larger 7, 9 or 11mm height size i.e... 10mm diameter size could be considered to replace a 12mm diameter size (same LS = 5.0mm) » Temperature Rating (Electrolytic or Ceramic Capacitors): Substitution Rule: A component with a higher (better) temperature rating can replace a lower temperature rated component. i.e...an +125°C rated part can replace a +105°C (NACT replaces NACEW / NACZ ) i.e...an +125°C rated part can replace a +85°C (NMC “X7R” replaces “X7R” or “Y5V”) i.e...an +105°C rated part can replace a +85°C (NRWA or NRSZ replaces NRSA / NRSS ... NACEW / NACZ replaces NACE) Technical Support: [email protected] NIC Global Locations: LINK North America Tel: (631) 396-7500 | [email protected] Europe Tel: 44 1280 813 737 | [email protected] SE Asia Tel: 65-68441575 | [email protected] NIC Components Corp. www.niccomp.com | www.lowESR.com | www.RFpassives.com MAY 2004 - NG004 PRODUCT GUIDE FROM Page 2-of-2 Component Characteristics Substitution Guide: Capacitors » "TC" - Temperature Coefficient: (Ceramic Capacitors) Substitution Rule: A component with a more stable (better) temperature coefficient (TC) can replace a less temperature stable TC component. i.e...an X7R ceramic can replace X5R or Y5V ceramic part i.e...an NPO ceramic can replace a X7R or X5R or Y5V ceramic » "DF" - Dissipation Factor: Substitution Rule: A component with a lower DF (%) can replace a higher DF (%) component. i.e... NPO part can replace X7R or Z5U / Y5V part i.e... X7R part can replace Z5U / Y5V part i.e... NACZ series can replace NACE i.e... NRSA series can replace NRSS » "ESR" - Equivalent Series Resistance (ohm) & "Z" - Impedance (ohm): Substitution Rule: A component with a lower ESR or Z (ohm) can replace a higher ESR or Z (ohm) component. i.e... NTP series part can replace NTC series part i.e... NACZ & NACZF series can replace NACEW or NACE i.e... NRSX series can replace NRSZ or NRSY » Ripple Current Rating (mA): Substitution Rule: A component with a higher ripple current rating (mArms) can replace a lower ripple current rated component. i.e... NTP series part can replace NTC series part i.e... NACZ & NACK series can replace NACEW or NACE i.e... NRSX series can replace NRSZ or NRSY » Leakage Current Rating (uA): (Electrolytic Capacitors) Substitution Rule: A component with a lower leakage current rating (uA) can replace a higher leakage current rated component. i.e... NACL series part can replace NACE series part i.e... NLE-L series can replace NRSA or NRSS » "IR" - Insulation Resistance (ohm or meg-ohm): (Electrostatic Capacitors) Substitution Rule: A component with a higher insulation resistance (ohm or meg-ohm) can replace a lower insulation resistance rated component. i.e... NPO series part can replace X7R/ Y5V/Z5U part i.e... X7R series part can replace Y5V/Z5U part Electrolytic Aluminum & Tantalum E-caps Electrostatic C eramic & Film C apacitors » Capacitor Type: (Electrolytic vs. Electrostatic) Substitution Rules: +Circuit application will determine if electrolytic (polarized) capacitor could be considered for replacement or alternate to electrostatic capacitor. + Electrostatic capacitors (non-polarized) can be considered as possible replacment for electrolytic type capacitors i.e... NMC series part could replace NTC or NSP series part Technical Support: [email protected] NIC Global Locations: LINK North America Tel: (631) 396-7500 | [email protected] Europe Tel: 44 1280 813 737 | [email protected] SE Asia Tel: 65-68441575 | [email protected] NIC Components Corp. www.niccomp.com | www.lowESR.com | www.RFpassives.com MAY 2004 - NG004