AVX (KYOCERA AVX) announced its exit from the HV doorknob capacitor market in October 2018, following Murata's exit in August 2018 — creating a double supply gap. As a replacement solution provider, HVC has successfully replaced 200+ models across AVX, Vishay, Murata, TDK, and other brands over 8 years, serving 500+ global customers.
This FAQ addresses the 12 most critical technical questions engineers face when replacing AVX HP/HW/HK series, with supporting evidence from Vishay and Murata replacement success cases.
Fully compatible, with multiple parameter improvements.
| Parameter | AVX HP/HW/HK | HVC HVCT8G | Compatibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated Voltage | 15-100KV | 10-150KV | ✅ Full coverage |
| Capacitance Range | 500-5600pF | 280pF-8000pF | ✅ Full coverage, wider range |
| Tolerance | ±20% (M) | ±10% (K) standard | ✅ HVC higher precision |
| DF | 0.15%-0.25% | <0.02% | ✅ HVC 10x lower |
| Insulation Resistance | >100GΩ | >5000MΩ | ✅ HVC superior |
| Partial Discharge | ≤5pC | ≤5pC | ✅ Equivalent |
Vishay Case Evidence: A medical device manufacturer replaced Vishay 715C20KTD40 (Y5U dielectric) with HVC HVCT8G-20KV-DL60-402K (N4700). DF dropped from 0.7% to 0.015%, and equipment temperature rise decreased by 7°C.
Core advantages: 3x better temperature stability, 10x lower losses.
| Comparison | AVX (Strontium Class 2) | HVC (N4700 Class 1) |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature Coefficient | ±15%~±30% | ±4.7% (N4700 standard) |
| DF | 0.15%-0.25% | <0.02% |
| Operating Temperature | -35°C~+85°C | -55°C~+125°C |
| Aging Effect | Yes (Class 2 inherent) | None (Class 1 characteristic) |
| Environmental | Some leaded (Y5S) | Fully lead-free |
Murata Case Evidence: Murata DHS series also used Class 2 ceramics. After switching to HVC's N4700, customer equipment failure rates in high-temperature, high-humidity environments decreased by 80%.
Lead time: Standard 4 weeks, volume orders 6-8 weeks — far faster than Vishay's 14-34 weeks.
| Brand | Lead Time | Supply Status |
|---|---|---|
| AVX | N/A (exited) | Discontinued |
| Vishay | 14-34 weeks | Tight, premium pricing |
| TDK | 12-16 weeks | Stable but limited specs |
| HVC | 4-8 weeks | Own production, fully controlled |
Supply Stability Guarantee:
100% compatible — no PCB design changes needed.
| Parameter | AVX | HVC | Compatibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mounting | M4/M5 screw terminal | M4/M5 screw terminal | ✅ Fully compatible |
| Diameter | 30/38/40/50/55/60mm | 30/40/50/55/60mm | ✅ Full coverage (38mm custom) |
| Height | Varies by diameter | 1:1 custom sizing | ✅ Fully compatible |
| Terminal Position | Standard position | Customizable | ✅ Flexible |
| Coating | HP (coated)/HW/HK (bare) | Coated or uncoated | ✅ Full replacement |
Success Record: HVC has replaced AVX HP/HW/HK for 200+ customers with 100% PCB compatibility.
Yes — and HVC extends coverage to 150KV.
AVX's 100KV models used single-chip construction. HVC uses a dual-chip series structure, not only enabling 100KV replacement but pushing the voltage ceiling to 150KV.
| AVX 100KV P/N | Capacitance | HVC Replacement | Structure |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP50E90501M | 500pF | HVCT8G-100KV-DL60-501K | Dual-chip series |
| HP60E90751M | 750pF | HVCT8G-100KV-DL60-751K | Dual-chip series |
| N/A (No AVX equivalent) | N/A | HVCT8G-150KV-DL60-821K | Dual-chip, HVC exclusive |
Technical Advantage: The dual-chip series structure not only increases voltage withstand capability but also reduces electric field concentration risk on any single chip through voltage balancing — delivering higher reliability.
HVC products undergo comprehensive reliability testing, meeting or exceeding industry standards.
| Test Item | Condition | HVC Typical Result | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000h Life Test | Rated voltage, +125°C | ΔC/C ≤ ±1.5% | ±5% |
| Temp Cycling | -55°C~+125°C, 1000 cycles | No visual anomaly | No cracks/leakage |
| Damp Heat Load | 40°C/90%RH, 1000h | IR > 2000MΩ | >100MΩ |
| Vibration | 10-2000Hz, 3 axes, 2h each | No mechanical damage | No loosening/fracture |
| Impulse Voltage | 1.2/50μs, ±5x | Pass | Pass |
Vishay Case Evidence: After replacing Vishay 715C series, one industrial equipment manufacturer recorded <10ppm failure rate over 2 years of field validation — vs the original Vishay product's 50ppm.
Free samples available with 1-2 week lead time.
HVC encourages customers to conduct sample testing to ensure the replacement fully meets application requirements. Sample process:
Sample testing support: HVC provides full-parameter test reports including capacitance, DF, IR, withstand voltage, and partial discharge to assist with replacement validation.
Fully RoHS and REACH compliant — lead-free across all products.
| Standard | AVX (select models) | Vishay (select models) | HVC |
|---|---|---|---|
| RoHS | Some leaded (Y5S) | Compliant (Y5U non-eco) | Fully compliant |
| REACH | Compliant | Compliant | Compliant |
| Lead-Free Soldering | Partial support | Supported | Fully supported |
Environmental Advantage: HVC uses N4700 Class 1 ceramic across all products — no lead, cadmium, or mercury, meeting the strictest environmental requirements.
HVC can replace all major HV ceramic capacitor brands, with 200+ successful models.
| Brand | Series | Models Replaced | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVX | HP/HW/HK/HD/HE/HZ | 50+ | Exited 2018 |
| Murata | DHS/DHK | 70+ | Exited 2018 |
| Vishay | 715C/660R | 90+ (715C) + 50+ (660R) | In production, long lead times |
| TDK | UHV/FHV/FD/TSF | 50+ | In production, limited specs |
| HVCA | Various | 30+ | Niche brand |
Value of multi-brand experience: HVC's cross-brand replacement track record provides customers with richer technical comparison data and more comprehensive selection guidance.
Full customization supported — dimensions, capacitance, voltage, terminal position, and more.
Custom Capabilities:
Custom Example:
"The original AVX model HP40E30102M (30KV 1000pF) did not fit our equipment dimensions. HVC customized a special-size replacement that fit perfectly."
— Technical Director, scientific equipment integrator
Three quick lookup methods:
| Voltage | Capacitance Range | AVX Series | HVC Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-15KV | 500-5600pF | HP30/HP40 | HVCT8G-15KV-DL30/40 |
| 20-30KV | 500-3300pF | HP30/HP40/HP50 | HVCT8G-20/30KV-DL30/40/50 |
| 40-50KV | 280-2400pF | HP30/HP40/HP50/HP60 | HVCT8G-40/50KV-DL30/40/50/60 |
| 60-100KV | 500-825pF | HP50/HP60 | HVCT8G-60/80/100KV-DL50/60 |
HVC has established a complete quality management system with multiple international certifications.
| Certification / Test | Description |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | Quality management system certified |
| AEC-Q200 | Automotive Electronics Council (select models) |
| RoHS | Fully lead-free, environmentally compliant |
| REACH | EU chemical regulation compliant |
| 100% Electrical Test | Every unit tested for withstand, capacitance, DF, IR |
| Aging Test | 1000-hour aging verification before volume production |
Customer Validation: HVC products have been qualified for volume production by Fortune 500 companies including GE Healthcare, Nikon, Konica Minolta, ABB, Johnson & Johnson, and Baker Hughes.
Below is the complete cross-reference table for all 64 AVX HP series models and 8 HD/HE series models:
| AVX P/N | Voltage | Capacitance | HVC Replacement | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP30EX0561M | 15KV | 560pF | HVCT8G-15KV-DL30-561K | Standard |
| HP30EX0751M | 15KV | 750pF | HVCT8G-15KV-DL30-781K | Standard |
| HP30EX0102M | 15KV | 1000pF | HVCT8G-15KV-DL30-102K | Standard |
| HP40EX0152M | 15KV | 1500pF | HVCT8G-15KV-DL40-152K | Standard |
| HP40EX0182M | 15KV | 1800pF | HVCT8G-15KV-DL38-182K | Size TBC |
| HP40EX0202M | 15KV | 2000pF | HVCT8G-15KV-E30-202M | Y5U Medium |
| HP50EX0252M | 15KV | 2500pF | HVCT8G-15KV-E30-252M | Y5U Medium |
| HP50EX0272M | 15KV | 2700pF | HVCT8G-15KV-E30-272M | Y5U Medium |
| HP50EX0332M | 15KV | 3300pF | HVCT8G-15KV-DL50-332K | Standard |
| HP60EX0372M | 15KV | 3700pF | HVCT8G-15KV-DL60-372K | Standard |
| HP60EX0402M | 15KV | 4000pF | HVCT8G-15KV-DL60-402K | Standard |
| HP60EX0502M | 15KV | 5000pF | HVCT8G-15KV-DL60-502K | Standard |
| HP60EX0562M | 15KV | 5600pF | HVCT8G-15KV-DL60-562K | Standard |
| HP30EY0501M | 20KV | 500pF | HVCT8G-20KV-DL30-501K | Standard |
| HP30EY0561M | 20KV | 560pF | HVCT8G-20KV-DL30-561K | Standard |
| HP30EY0751M | 20KV | 750pF | HVCT8G-20KV-DL30-751K | Standard |
| HP40EY0102M | 20KV | 1000pF | HVCT8G-20KV-DL30-102K | Standard |
| HP40EY0132M | 20KV | 1300pF | HVCT8G-20KV-DL40-132K | Standard |
| HP40EY0152M | 20KV | 1500pF | HVCT8G-20KV-DL40-152K | Standard |
| HP50EY0202M | 20KV | 2000pF | HVCT8G-20KV-DL50-202K | Standard |
| HP50EY0222M | 20KV | 2200pF | HVCT8G-20KV-DL50-222K | Standard |
| HP50EY0252M | 20KV | 2500pF | HVCT8G-20KV-DL50-252K | Standard |
| HP60EY0302M | 20KV | 3000pF | HVCT8G-20KV-DL50-302K | Standard |
| HP60EY0332M | 20KV | 3300pF | HVCT8G-20KV-E40-332M | Y5U Medium |
| HP60EY0372M | 20KV | 3700pF | HVCT8G-20KV-DL50-372K | Standard |
| HP60EY0402M | 20KV | 4000pF | HVCT8G-20KV-DL55-402M | TBC |
| HP30E30561M | 30KV | 560pF | HVCT8G-30KV-DL30-561K | Standard |
| HP40E30821M | 30KV | 820pF | HVCT8G-30KV-DL40-821K | Standard |
| HP40E30102M | 30KV | 1000pF | HVCT8G-30KV-DL40-102K | Standard |
| HP40E31121M | 30KV | 1120pF | HVCT8G-30KV-DL40-1121K | Standard |
| HP50E30152M | 30KV | 1500pF | HVCT8G-30KV-DL40-152K | Standard |
| HP50E30172M | 30KV | 1700pF | HVCT8G-30KV-DL50-172K | Standard |
| HP50E30202M | 30KV | 2000pF | HVCT8G-30KV-DL50-202K | Standard |
| HP60E30272M | 30KV | 2700pF | HVCT8G-30KV-DL55-272K | Standard |
| HP60E30302M | 30KV | 3000pF | HVCT8G-30KV-DL55-302K | Standard |
| HP60E30332M | 30KV | 3300pF | HVCT8G-30KV-E40-332M | Y5U Medium |
| HP30E40391M | 40KV | 390pF | HVCT8G-40KV-DL30-391K | Standard |
| HP40E40751M | 40KV | 750pF | HVCT8G-40KV-DL40-751K | Standard |
| HP50E40102M | 40KV | 1000pF | HVCT8G-40KV-DL40-102K | Standard |
| HP50E40142M | 40KV | 1400pF | HVCT8G-40KV-DL50-142K | Standard |
| HP60E40172M | 40KV | 1700pF | HVCT8G-40KV-DL50-172K | Standard |
| HP60E40202M | 40KV | 2000pF | HVCT8G-40KV-DL55-202K | Standard |
| HP60E40242M | 40KV | 2400pF | HVCT8G-40KV-DL55-242K | Standard |
| HP30E50281M | 50KV | 280pF | HVCT8G-50KV-DL30-281K | Standard |
| HP40E50411M | 50KV | 410pF | HVCT8G-50KV-DL30-411K | Standard |
| HP40E50501M | 50KV | 500pF | HVCT8G-50KV-DL40-501K | Standard |
| HP40E50561M | 50KV | 560pF | HVCT8G-50KV-DL40-561K | Standard |
| HP50E50751M | 50KV | 750pF | HVCT8G-50KV-DL40-751K | Standard |
| HP50E50851M | 50KV | 850pF | HVCT8G-50KV-DL40-851K | Standard |
| HP50E50102M | 50KV | 1000pF | HVCT8G-50KV-DL50-102K | Standard |
| HP60E51351M | 50KV | 1350pF | HVCT8G-50KV-DL55-1351K | Standard |
| HP60E50152M | 50KV | 1500pF | HVCT8G-50KV-DL55-152K | Standard |
| HP60E51651M | 50KV | 1650pF | HVCT8G-50KV-DL55-1651K | Standard |
| HP30E61950M | 60KV | 195pF | HVCT8G-60KV-DL30-191K | Standard |
| HP40E63750M | 60KV | 375pF | HVCT8G-60KV-DL40-371K | Standard |
| HP50E60501M | 60KV | 500pF | HVCT8G-60KV-DL50-501K | Standard |
| HP50E60701M | 60KV | 700pF | HVCT8G-60KV-DL50-701K | Standard |
| HP60E60851M | 60KV | 850pF | HVCT8G-60KV-DL60-851K | Standard |
| HP60E60102M | 60KV | 1000pF | HVCT8G-60KV-DL60-102K | Standard |
| HP60E60122M | 60KV | 1200pF | HVCT8G-60KV-DL60-122K | Standard |
| HP50E90501M | 100KV | 500pF | HVCT8G-100KV-DL60-501K | Standard |
| HP60E96750M | 100KV | 675pF | Please contact sales@hv-caps.com | TBD |
| HP60E90751M | 100KV | 750pF | Please contact sales@hv-caps.com | TBD |
| HP60E98250M | 100KV | 825pF | HVCT8G-100KV-DL60-825K | Standard |
| AVX P/N | Voltage | Capacitance | HVC Replacement | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD300X0501M | AC equivalent 15KV → HVC 15KV | HD series with terminal | ||
| HD400X0102M | AC equivalent 15KV → HVC 15KV | HD series with terminal | ||
| HD600X0302M | 3000pF exact match | HD series with terminal | ||
| HD600Y0202M | AC equivalent 20KV → HVC 20KV | HD series with terminal | ||
| HE300X0501M | Bare die → coated type recommended | HE series bare die without terminal | ||
| HE400X0102M | Bare die → coated type recommended | HE series bare die without terminal | ||
| HE600X0302M | Bare die → coated type recommended | HE series bare die without terminal | ||
| HE600Y0202M | Bare die → coated type recommended | HE series bare die without terminal |
HVC Capacitor — HV Ceramic Capacitor Professional Manufacturer
Email: sales@hv-caps.com
Website: www.hv-caps.com
Technical Support: Circuit analysis, selection guidance, sample testing — full-service support
Delivery Commitment: Standard 4 weeks, volume orders 6-8 weeks, urgent orders available
Cross Reference: AVX, Vishay, Murata, TDK — all brands supported
Contact: Sales Department
Phone: +86 13689553728
Tel: +86-755-61167757
Email: sales@hv-caps.com
Add: 9B2, TianXiang Building, Tianan Cyber Park , Futian, Shenzhen, P. R. C