BFC233844103 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The BFC233844103 is a 10000 pF film capacitor manufactured by Vishay Beyschlag/Draloric/BC Components, part of the MKP338 4 series. This radial polypropylene metallized film capacitor is designed for EMI and RFI suppression applications with an 800V DC voltage rating and ±20% tolerance. The part is currently active in production with 818 units in stock. Equivalent substitute parts are identified when identical electrical and mechanical specifications are maintained across the same product series.

Substiute Parts

BFC233844103

Vishay Beyschlag/Draloric/BC ComponentsIn Stock: 921BFC233844103 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

BFC233841103

Vishay Beyschlag/Draloric/BC ComponentsIn Stock: 1667BFC233841103 Datasheet

Parametric EquivalentRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution for the BFC233844103 is determined by strict equivalence across all critical electrical and mechanical parameters. The substitute part BFC233841103 qualifies as a direct equivalent based on the following criteria:

• Identical capacitance value: 10000 pF
• Identical tolerance: ±20%
• Identical voltage ratings: 800V DC / 300V AC
• Identical dielectric material: Polypropylene (PP), Metallized
• Identical operating temperature range: -55°C ~ 105°C
• Identical mounting configuration: Through Hole, Radial
• Identical physical dimensions and lead spacing: 0.591" (15.00mm)
• Identical termination type: PC Pins
• Identical application classification: EMI, RFI Suppression
• Identical ratings classification: X2
• Same product series: MKP338 4

Both parts maintain ROHS3 compliance and are manufactured by the same supplier, ensuring functional and mechanical interchangeability in circuit applications.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Both BFC233844103 and BFC233841103 are active production parts with full ROHS3 compliance and identical electrical and mechanical specifications. Selection between these parts may be based on inventory availability: BFC233841103 has 1569 units in stock compared to 818 units for BFC233844103. Both parts carry MSL Level 1 (Unlimited) moisture sensitivity classification and are subject to identical export control classifications (EAR99). Either part is suitable for direct substitution in EMI and RFI suppression applications requiring 800V DC rated film capacitors with polypropylene dielectric material.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can BFC233841103 be used as a direct replacement for BFC233844103?

A: Yes. Both parts are identical in all electrical parameters (capacitance, voltage rating, tolerance, dielectric material), mechanical dimensions (lead spacing, package size, height), mounting configuration (through-hole radial), and application classification (EMI, RFI suppression). Both maintain ROHS3 compliance and identical operating temperature ranges.

Q: Are there any differences in physical dimensions between these parts?

A: No. Both parts share identical dimensions: 0.689" L x 0.197" W (17.50mm x 5.00mm) with a maximum seated height of 0.433" (11.00mm) and lead spacing of 0.591" (15.00mm).

Q: Do both parts have the same moisture sensitivity rating?

A: Yes. Both BFC233844103 and BFC233841103 are classified as MSL Level 1 (Unlimited), indicating no moisture sensitivity restrictions for storage or handling.

Q: What is the basis for substitution between these part numbers?

A: Substitution is based on complete equivalence across all specified electrical parameters (10000 pF capacitance, ±20% tolerance, 800V DC / 300V AC ratings, polypropylene metallized dielectric), mechanical specifications (radial through-hole package, identical dimensions and lead spacing), and compliance certifications (ROHS3, EAR99 export classification).

Q: Are both parts suitable for the same circuit applications?

A: Yes. Both parts are rated for identical applications: EMI and RFI suppression with X2 ratings classification, operating across the same temperature range (-55°C ~ 105°C).