Equivalent & Substitute Parts Reference for BFC230363224

Part Overview

The Vishay Beyschlag/Draloric/BC Components BFC230363224 is a film capacitor with a capacitance of 0.22 µF, rated for 160V AC and 630V DC, utilizing a metallized polyester dielectric and through hole radial mounting. This part is classified as obsolete, raising the need for suitable equivalent or substitute models that maintain identical functional characteristics and compliance with critical electrical and mechanical parameters.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Specification
Capacitance	0.22 µF
Tolerance	±10%
Voltage Rating - AC	160V
Voltage Rating - DC	630V
Dielectric Material	Polyester, Metallized
Operating Temperature	-55°C ~ 105°C
Mounting Type	Through Hole
Package / Case	Radial
Size / Dimension	0.689" L x 0.299" W (17.50mm x 7.60mm)
Height - Seated (Max)	0.484" (12.30mm)
Termination	PC Pins
Lead Spacing	0.591" (15.00mm)
Applications	General Purpose
Features	Long Life
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant
MSL	1 (Unlimited)
Series	MKT303

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution is restricted to parts fully matching the key electrical and mechanical specifications required for the application. Primary parameters governing equivalence are: capacitance, tolerance, voltage ratings (AC/DC), dielectric material, mounting type, case form factor, lead spacing, temperature range, termination style, compliance status, and designated features.

Parameter Comparison

Part Number	Capacitance	Tolerance	Voltage Rating - AC	Voltage Rating - DC	Dielectric Material	Operating Temperature	Mounting Type	Package / Case	Size / Dimension	Height - Seated (Max)	Termination	Lead Spacing	Applications	Features	RoHS Status	MSL
BFC230363224	0.22 µF	±10%	160V	630V	Polyester, Metallized	-55°C ~ 105°C	Through Hole	Radial	0.689" L x 0.299" W (17.50mm x 7.60mm)	0.484" (12.30mm)	PC Pins	0.591" (15.00mm)	General Purpose	Long Life	ROHS3 Compliant	1 (Unlimited)
BFC237363224	0.22 µF	±10%	250V	630V	Polyester, Metallized	-55°C ~ 105°C	Through Hole	Radial	0.689" L x 0.394" W (17.50mm x 10.00mm)	0.650" (16.50mm)	PC Pins	0.591" (15.00mm)	General Purpose	Long Life	ROHS3 Compliant	1 (Unlimited)

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The BFC230363224 film capacitor is designated obsolete, whereas BFC237363224 remains active. Both devices are ROHS3 compliant and possess unlimited moisture sensitivity status. Selection between available equivalents must align with compliance status and part availability, based exclusively on the status field and certification information provided.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What parameters are mandatory for capacitor substitution in this category?
A1: Capacitance, tolerance, voltage ratings (AC/DC), dielectric material, temperature range, mounting type, package/case, termination, lead spacing, features, RoHS and MSL compliance are mandatory for direct substitution.

Q2: Are the mechanical footprints of BFC230363224 and BFC237363224 identical?
A2: Both capacitors share identical lead spacing and length; width and maximum height differ as specified in the table.

Q3: Does substituting BFC237363224 affect the application’s electrical ratings?
A3: Both models match in capacitance, tolerance, DC voltage rating, and dielectric type; BFC237363224 has a higher AC voltage rating.

Q4: What ensures regulatory compliance during substitution?
A4: Both parts are ROHS3 compliant and maintain MSL 1 (unlimited), confirming adherence to environmental and moisture sensitivity standards.

Q5: Which features are common for both capacitors regarding application suitability?
A5: Both are specified for general-purpose applications and feature long-life construction.

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