Murata discontinued HV capacitor series — what is the replacement?

In August 2018, Murata Manufacturing announced complete withdrawal from the high voltage ceramic capacitor market. HVC provides comprehensive replacement solutions covering all withdrawn Murata series with technical upgrades.

Withdrawn Murata Series

Type

Voltage Range

HVC Replacement Series

Upgrade

|------------------------|------|---------------|----------------------|---------|

DHS / DHK	Screw terminal doorknob	20kV – 50kV	HVCT8G (N4700)	✅ Material upgrade
DHR / DEA / DEB / DEC / DEF	Axial/radial lead disc	2kV – 30kV	HVCT9G / HVCD (N4700)	✅ Extended range
DEQ	High capacitance disc	1kV – 6kV	HVCD (N4700)	✅ Lower DF
DHC	Special form factor	Various	Custom engineering	✅ Tailored solution

Critical timing factor: Many Murata DHS/DHK parts are now completely unavailable from authorized distributors. Engineers facing line-down situations should contact HVC immediately for emergency sample dispatch within 48 hours via expedited courier.

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