BFC238501622 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The BFC238501622 is a 6200 pF film capacitor manufactured by Vishay Beyschlag/Draloric/BC Components, rated for 1600V DC operation with polypropylene metallized dielectric. This radial through-hole component is designed for DC link, DC filtering, high frequency switching, and high pulse applications. The part is currently active in production with 634 units in stock. Substitute parts are identified when equivalent electrical specifications and mechanical compatibility are maintained across the allowed parameter range for this capacitor category.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Capacitance	6200 pF
Tolerance	±5%
Voltage Rating - DC	1600V (1.6kV)
Dielectric Material	Polypropylene (PP), Metallized
Operating Temperature Range	-55°C ~ 110°C
Mounting Type	Through Hole
Package / Case	Radial
Lead Spacing	0.591" (15.00mm)
Termination	PC Pins
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for the BFC238501622 is determined by strict equivalence in the following critical parameters:

Capacitance value: 6200 pF (exact match required)
Tolerance: ±5% (exact match required)
DC voltage rating: 1600V minimum (equal or higher acceptable)
Dielectric material: Polypropylene (PP), Metallized (exact match required)
Operating temperature range: -55°C ~ 110°C minimum (equal or wider range acceptable)
Mounting type: Through Hole (exact match required)
Package configuration: Radial (exact match required)
Lead spacing: 0.591" (15.00mm) (exact match required)
Termination style: PC Pins (exact match required)
RoHS compliance: ROHS3 Compliant (exact match required)

The substitute part B32672L1622J000 meets all substitution criteria within these allowed parameters.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	BFC238501622 (Vishay)	B32672L1622J000 (EPCOS - TDK)	Compatibility
Capacitance	6200 pF	6200 pF	Equivalent
Tolerance	±5%	±5%	Equivalent
Voltage Rating - AC	550V	600V	Substitute rated higher
Voltage Rating - DC	1600V (1.6kV)	1600V (1.6kV)	Equivalent
Dielectric Material	Polypropylene (PP), Metallized	Polypropylene (PP), Metallized	Equivalent
Operating Temperature	-55°C ~ 110°C	-55°C ~ 110°C	Equivalent
Mounting Type	Through Hole	Through Hole	Equivalent
Package / Case	Radial	Radial	Equivalent
Size / Dimension	0.689" L x 0.197" W (17.50mm x 5.00mm)	0.709" L x 0.197" W (18.00mm x 5.00mm)	Minor length variation
Height - Seated (Max)	0.433" (11.00mm)	0.413" (10.50mm)	Substitute lower profile
Lead Spacing	0.591" (15.00mm)	0.591" (15.00mm)	Equivalent
Termination	PC Pins	PC Pins	Equivalent
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	Equivalent

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The B32672L1622J000 (EPCOS - TDK Electronics) is a direct substitute for the BFC238501622 based on electrical and mechanical parameter equivalence. Both parts are active products with ROHS3 compliance. The substitute part features a marginally higher AC voltage rating (600V vs. 550V) and a lower seated height (10.50mm vs. 11.00mm), both of which present no compatibility concerns for applications designed for the original specification. Lead spacing, termination style, and mounting configuration are identical, ensuring direct PCB compatibility. Both parts operate across the same temperature range and utilize identical dielectric material composition.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can B32672L1622J000 be used as a direct replacement for BFC238501622 in existing designs?

A: Yes. Both parts share identical capacitance (6200 pF), tolerance (±5%), DC voltage rating (1600V), dielectric material (polypropylene metallized), operating temperature range (-55°C ~ 110°C), lead spacing (15.00mm), and termination style (PC Pins). The substitute part meets or exceeds all critical electrical parameters.

Q: What are the physical differences between these parts?

A: The B32672L1622J000 has a slightly longer body length (18.00mm vs. 17.50mm) and a lower seated height (10.50mm vs. 11.00mm). These dimensional variations are within acceptable tolerances for radial through-hole capacitor mounting and do not affect PCB layout compatibility given the identical lead spacing.

Q: Are both parts RoHS compliant?

A: Yes. Both BFC238501622 and B32672L1622J000 are ROHS3 compliant, meeting current environmental and regulatory requirements.

Q: What is the significance of the higher AC voltage rating on the substitute part?

A: The B32672L1622J000 is rated for 600V AC compared to 550V AC on the BFC238501622. A higher voltage rating on the substitute part does not create compatibility issues; it indicates the substitute can handle equal or greater stress levels in AC applications while maintaining the same DC rating (1600V) required by the original specification.

Q: Are there any application restrictions when using the substitute part?

A: No. Both parts are rated for identical applications: DC link, DC filtering, high frequency switching, and high pulse DV/DT environments. The substitute part maintains full functional equivalence across all specified use cases.

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