BFC237046472 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The BFC237046472 is a 4700 pF film capacitor manufactured by Vishay Beyschlag/Draloric/BC Components, designed for through-hole radial mounting in automotive applications. This polyester metallized film 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 883 units in stock. Substitute parts are identified when equivalent electrical and mechanical parameters are required for design flexibility, inventory management, or supply chain continuity.

Substiute Parts

BFC237046472

Vishay Beyschlag/Draloric/BC ComponentsIn Stock: 966BFC237046472 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

BFC237042472

Vishay Beyschlag/Draloric/BC ComponentsIn Stock: 9629BFC237042472 Datasheet

Parametric EquivalentRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The BFC237042472 qualifies as a parametric equivalent to the BFC237046472 based on strict alignment of critical electrical and mechanical parameters. Substitution eligibility is determined by the following criteria:

• Identical capacitance value: 4700 pF
• Identical tolerance: ±5%
• Identical DC voltage rating: 250V
• Identical AC voltage rating: 160V
• Identical dielectric material: Polyester, Metallized
• Identical operating temperature range: -55°C to 105°C
• Identical mounting type: Through Hole Radial
• Identical lead spacing: 0.200" (5.08mm)
• Identical series designation: MKT370
• Identical automotive qualification: AEC-Q200
• Identical compliance standards: ROHS3 Compliant

Both parts are manufactured by the same supplier and share identical physical dimensions and electrical characteristics, making them fully interchangeable at the component level.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Both the BFC237046472 and BFC237042472 are active production parts with full AEC-Q200 automotive qualification and ROHS3 compliance. Selection between these parts should be based on inventory availability and supply chain requirements. The BFC237042472 offers significantly higher stock availability at 9560 units compared to 883 units for the BFC237046472. Both parts meet identical electrical specifications, thermal operating ranges, and mechanical mounting requirements, ensuring direct interchangeability in automotive circuit applications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can BFC237042472 be used as a direct replacement for BFC237046472?

A: Yes. Both parts are identical in capacitance (4700 pF), tolerance (±5%), voltage ratings (250V DC / 160V AC), dielectric material (polyester metallized), operating temperature range (-55°C to 105°C), physical dimensions, lead spacing (5.08mm), and automotive qualification (AEC-Q200). They are fully interchangeable.

Q: Are there any differences in mechanical packaging between these parts?

A: No. Both parts share identical physical dimensions (7.20mm x 2.50mm length and width), maximum seated height (6.50mm), radial package configuration, and PC pin termination. They are mechanically identical and will fit the same PCB footprint.

Q: Do both parts meet automotive compliance requirements?

A: Yes. Both the BFC237046472 and BFC237042472 carry AEC-Q200 automotive qualification ratings and are ROHS3 compliant, meeting automotive industry standards for reliability and environmental compliance.

Q: What is the primary reason to consider the substitute part?

A: The BFC237042472 provides superior inventory availability with 9560 units in stock compared to 883 units for the BFC237046472, supporting consistent supply chain management for high-volume production requirements.

Q: Are the electrical characteristics identical between these parts?

A: Yes. Both parts are specified with identical capacitance, tolerance, voltage ratings, temperature coefficients, and dielectric properties. They perform identically in circuit applications.