BFC237026104 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The BFC237026104 is a 0.1 µF film capacitor manufactured by Vishay Beyschlag/Draloric/BC Components, designed for automotive applications requiring reliable energy storage and filtering. This polyester metallized radial capacitor operates across a temperature range of -55°C to 105°C and meets AEC-Q200 automotive qualification standards. The part is currently active in production with 741 pieces available in inventory. Substitute parts are identified when equivalent electrical and mechanical parameters are maintained within the specified tolerances and ratings.

Substiute Parts

BFC237026104

Vishay Beyschlag/Draloric/BC ComponentsIn Stock: 816BFC237026104 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

BFC237022104

Vishay Beyschlag/Draloric/BC ComponentsIn Stock: 20223BFC237022104 Datasheet

Parametric EquivalentRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the BFC237026104 is determined by strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

• Capacitance value: 0.1 µF (exact match required)
• Tolerance: ±5% (exact match required)
• Voltage ratings: 100V DC / 63V AC (exact match required)
• Dielectric material: Polyester, Metallized (exact match required)
• Operating temperature range: -55°C to 105°C (exact match required)
• Mounting type: Through Hole Radial (exact match required)
• Lead spacing: 0.200" (5.08mm) (exact match required)
• Automotive compliance: AEC-Q200 (exact match required)

The substitute part BFC237022104 maintains identical electrical specifications and mechanical dimensions, ensuring direct functional equivalence in automotive circuit applications.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Both BFC237026104 and BFC237022104 are active production parts manufactured by Vishay Beyschlag/Draloric/BC Components within the MKT370 series. Both parts carry AEC-Q200 automotive qualification and ROHS3 compliance certification, meeting regulatory requirements for automotive circuit applications. The parts are electrically and mechanically identical across all specified parameters, making them directly interchangeable in through-hole radial mounting configurations. Selection between these parts may be based on inventory availability, as BFC237022104 currently has significantly higher stock levels (20,153 pieces versus 741 pieces).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can BFC237022104 replace BFC237026104 in automotive applications?

A: Yes. Both parts are identical in capacitance (0.1 µF), tolerance (±5%), voltage ratings (100V DC / 63V AC), dielectric material (polyester metallized), operating temperature range (-55°C to 105°C), and mechanical dimensions. Both carry AEC-Q200 automotive qualification and are from the same MKT370 series.

Q: Are the physical dimensions identical?

A: Yes. Both parts have identical dimensions of 0.283" L x 0.098" W (7.20mm x 2.50mm), maximum seated height of 0.256" (6.50mm), and lead spacing of 0.200" (5.08mm). They are mechanically interchangeable in PCB layouts designed for radial through-hole mounting.

Q: Do both parts meet the same compliance standards?

A: Yes. Both BFC237026104 and BFC237022104 are ROHS3 compliant and carry AEC-Q200 automotive qualification ratings, meeting the same regulatory and quality standards.

Q: What is the primary difference between these parts?

A: The parts are electrically and mechanically equivalent. The primary difference is inventory availability, with BFC237022104 having substantially higher stock levels.