PPZC10103 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The PPZC10103 is a 9–100pF trimmer capacitor manufactured by Passive Plus under the FILMTRIM® series. This through-hole component features top and bottom adjustment capability with a rated voltage of 100V and polycarbonate dielectric material. The part is Active in product status with full RoHS3 compliance and MSL Level 1 rating, making it suitable for general-purpose applications requiring variable capacitance in the 9–100pF range. Substitute parts are identified when equivalent electrical and mechanical parameters are maintained across the allowed specification range.

Substiute Parts

PPZC10103

Passive PlusIn Stock: 1240PPZC10103 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

PPZC10100

Passive PlusIn Stock: 1820PPZC10100 Datasheet

Parametric EquivalentRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for the PPZC10103 is determined by strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

• Capacitance Range: 9 ~ 100pF (exact match required)
• Voltage Rating: 100V (exact match required)
• Adjustment Type: Top and Bottom (exact match required)
• Dielectric Material: Polycarbonate (PC) (exact match required)
• Mounting Type: Through Hole (exact match required)
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C ~ 85°C (exact match required)
• Q Factor: 200 @ 1MHz (exact match required)
• RoHS Compliance: RoHS3 Compliant (exact match required)
• MSL Rating: Level 1 (exact match required)

The PPZC10100 meets all substitution criteria as a parametric equivalent within the FILMTRIM® series.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Both PPZC10103 and PPZC10100 are Active products within the FILMTRIM® series, manufactured by Passive Plus with identical electrical and mechanical specifications. Both parts carry RoHS3 compliance and MSL Level 1 rating, confirming suitability for standard manufacturing and storage conditions. Selection between these parts may be based on inventory availability: PPZC10103 has 1153 pieces in stock, while PPZC10100 has 1760 pieces in stock. Both parts are suitable for direct substitution in applications requiring 9–100pF variable capacitance at 100V with through-hole mounting.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can PPZC10100 be used as a direct replacement for PPZC10103?

A: Yes. Both parts are parametric equivalents with identical capacitance range (9–100pF), voltage rating (100V), adjustment type (top and bottom), dielectric material (polycarbonate), physical dimensions, operating temperature range (-40°C to 85°C), and quality factor (200 @ 1MHz). Both are RoHS3 compliant with MSL Level 1 rating.

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

A: No. Both parts share identical dimensions: 0.394" diameter (10.00mm) and maximum seated height of 0.449" (11.40mm). They are mechanically interchangeable in through-hole PCB applications.

Q: Do both parts have the same compliance certifications?

A: Yes. Both PPZC10103 and PPZC10100 are RoHS3 compliant with MSL Level 1 (unlimited moisture sensitivity level), ECCN EAR99, and HTSUS 8532.30.0010 classification.

Q: Which part should I select based on availability?

A: PPZC10100 has higher current inventory (1760 pieces) compared to PPZC10103 (1153 pieces). For applications without specific part number requirements, PPZC10100 may offer better supply continuity.

Q: Are these parts suitable for high-frequency applications?

A: Both parts have a Q factor of 200 @ 1MHz, indicating performance characteristics at 1MHz frequency. Application suitability depends on specific circuit requirements beyond the provided specifications.