BFC236525124 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The BFC236525124 is a 0.12 µF film capacitor rated for 100V DC operation, manufactured by Vishay Beyschlag/Draloric/BC Components as part of the MKT365 series. This component features polyester metallized dielectric construction in a radial through-hole package. The part is currently classified as obsolete, making identification of suitable substitute components necessary for ongoing design support and production continuity.

Substiute Parts

BFC236525124

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BFC236625124

Vishay Beyschlag/Draloric/BC ComponentsIn Stock: 1016BFC236625124 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the BFC236525124 is determined by strict equivalence across electrical and mechanical parameters. The substitute part BFC236625124 qualifies as a direct equivalent based on the following criteria:

• Identical capacitance value: 0.12 µF
• Identical tolerance: ±10%
• Identical voltage ratings: 100V DC / 63V AC
• Identical dielectric material: Polyester, Metallized
• Identical operating temperature range: -55°C to 105°C
• Identical mounting configuration: Through Hole, Radial
• Identical physical dimensions and lead spacing: 10.50mm × 4.50mm, 5.00mm lead spacing
• Identical termination type: PC Pins
• Equivalent RoHS compliance: ROHS3 Compliant

The primary distinction is product status: BFC236625124 is active production, whereas BFC236525124 is obsolete. Both components belong to the Vishay Beyschlag/Draloric/BC Components family and maintain full electrical and mechanical compatibility.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

BFC236625124 is the direct substitute for BFC236525124. Selection is based on:

• Product status: BFC236625124 is in active production, ensuring supply chain availability and long-term support
• Regulatory compliance: Both components maintain ROHS3 compliance; BFC236625124 additionally carries REACH Unaffected status
• Electrical equivalence: All electrical parameters are identical, ensuring circuit performance remains unchanged
• Mechanical compatibility: Identical package dimensions, lead spacing, and termination allow direct board-level substitution without layout modification

No additional qualification or testing is required for direct substitution in applications currently using BFC236525124.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can BFC236625124 be used as a direct replacement for BFC236525124?

A: Yes. BFC236625124 is electrically and mechanically equivalent to BFC236525124. All critical parameters—capacitance, voltage rating, dielectric material, temperature range, package dimensions, and lead spacing—are identical. Direct substitution is possible without circuit modification.

Q: What is the difference between BFC236525124 and BFC236625124?

A: The primary difference is product status. BFC236525124 (MKT365 series) is obsolete, while BFC236625124 (MKT366 series) is in active production. Both are manufactured by Vishay Beyschlag/Draloric/BC Components and share identical electrical and mechanical specifications.

Q: Are there any packaging differences?

A: BFC236625124 is supplied in Tape & Box (TB) packaging. Both components maintain identical physical dimensions (10.50mm × 4.50mm) and lead spacing (5.00mm), ensuring compatibility with existing PCB layouts.

Q: Does BFC236625124 meet the same compliance standards?

A: Yes. BFC236625124 is ROHS3 compliant and REACH Unaffected, meeting or exceeding the compliance profile of BFC236525124.

Q: Can these parts be used interchangeably in production?

A: Yes. BFC236625124 is a direct functional and mechanical equivalent suitable for production use in place of BFC236525124.