HVC Screw Terminal HV Ceramic Capacitors: Preferred Replacement for AVX HP/HW/HK Series

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HVC Screw Terminal HV Ceramic Capacitors: Preferred Replacement for AVX HP/HW/HK Series

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Value Proposition: 100% compatible replacements for the entire AVX doorknob capacitor family — HP (coated), HW/HK (uncoated), HD (15KV bare die), HE/HZ, and more. Featuring N4700 Class 1 ceramic material and copper electrode technology for a comprehensive performance upgrade, HVC solves the supply chain gap left by AVX's market exit.

1. Why Choose HVC to Replace AVX?

On October 19, 2018, AVX announced its exit from the high-voltage doorknob ceramic capacitor market (produced at its French TPC factory since 1998). This decision, combined with Murata's earlier withdrawal in August 2018, created a massive supply gap. Meanwhile, Vishay continues to produce its 715C series but with 14-34 week lead times and the industry's highest pricing.

HVC has become the preferred replacement for all three major brands — AVX, Murata, and Vishay — with the following advantages:

  • Full AVX Series Coverage: 50+ models across HP/HW/HK/HD/HE/HZ series with precise 1:1 replacement, covering 15KV to 100KV.
  • Comprehensive Material Upgrade: N4700 Class 1 ceramic replaces AVX's strontium-based Class 2 ceramics and Vishay's Y5U downgrade option, delivering superior high-frequency and thermal stability.
  • Copper Electrode Technology: Copper electrode plating replaces traditional silver, providing better high-voltage and high-current handling while eliminating silver migration issues.
  • Dual-Chip Structure: Innovative dual-chip design breaks through 100KV voltage ceilings and high-capacitance limitations.
  • Lead Time Advantage: Standard 4-6 week delivery, far superior to Vishay's 14-34 weeks.
  • Cost Optimization: Volume purchases typically save 20%-50% on BOM costs.

2. AVX Series Cross Reference

AVX SeriesHVC SeriesReplacement FeaturesTypical Applications
HP Series (Coated)HVCT8G SeriesStandard coated, N4700 upgrade, copper electrodeSF6 breakers, power equipment, medical CT
HW/HK Series (Uncoated)HVCT8G SeriesBare die option, customer self-encapsulationCompact equipment, custom packaging
HD Series (15KV Bare Die)HVCT8G Series15KV 500-5600pF coverageIndustrial X-ray, NDT inspection
HE/HZ Series (High Voltage Special)HVCT8G Series50-100KV ultra-high voltage coverageCO2 lasers, Marx generators

3. AVX Complete Model Cross-Reference Table (HP/HW/HK Series - 191 Full Mappings)

The following complete model mapping table is extracted from AVX official PDF, covering all three series: HP (coated type), HW (with terminal bare die), and HK (without terminal bare die), totaling 191 models with complete replacement data, grouped by voltage level:

1. HP Series (Coated Type) — 64 Models

15KV Grade

AVX P/NSpecificationHVC ReplacementTerminalMatch
HP30EX0561M15KV 560pFHVCT8G-15KV-DL30-561KM4Perfect Match
HP30EX0751M15KV 750pFHVCT8G-15KV-DL30-781KM4Perfect Match
HP30EX0102M15KV 1000pFHVCT8G-15KV-DL30-102KM4Perfect Match
HP40EX0152M15KV 1500pFHVCT8G-15KV-DL40-152KM4Perfect Match
HP40EX0182M15KV 1800pFHVCT8G-15KV-DL38-182K-Size TBC
HP40EX0202M15KV 2000pFHVCT8G-15KV-E30-202MM4Y5U Medium
HP50EX0252M15KV 2500pFHVCT8G-15KV-E30-252MM4Y5U Medium
HP50EX0272M15KV 2700pFHVCT8G-15KV-E30-272MM4Y5U Medium
HP50EX0332M15KV 3300pFHVCT8G-15KV-DL50-332K-Perfect Match
HP60EX0372M15KV 3700pFHVCT8G-15KV-DL60-372K-Perfect Match
HP60EX0402M15KV 4000pFHVCT8G-15KV-DL60-402K-Perfect Match
HP60EX0502M15KV 5000pFHVCT8G-15KV-DL60-502K-Perfect Match
HP60EX0562M15KV 5600pFHVCT8G-15KV-DL60-562K-Perfect Match

20KV Grade

AVX P/NSpecificationHVC ReplacementTerminalMatch
HP30EY0501M20KV 500pFHVCT8G-20KV-DL30-501KM4Perfect Match
HP30EY0561M20KV 560pFHVCT8G-20KV-DL30-561KM4Perfect Match
HP30EY0751M20KV 750pFHVCT8G-20KV-DL30-751KM4Perfect Match
HP40EY0102M20KV 1000pFHVCT8G-20KV-DL30-102KM4Perfect Match
HP40EY0132M20KV 1300pFHVCT8G-20KV-DL40-132KM4Perfect Match
HP40EY0152M20KV 1500pFHVCT8G-20KV-DL40-152KM4Perfect Match
HP50EY0202M20KV 2000pFHVCT8G-20KV-DL50-202KM4Perfect Match
HP50EY0222M20KV 2200pFHVCT8G-20KV-DL50-222KM4Perfect Match
HP50EY0252M20KV 2500pFHVCT8G-20KV-DL50-252KM4Perfect Match
HP60EY0302M20KV 3000pFHVCT8G-20KV-DL50-302KM4Perfect Match
HP60EY0332M20KV 3300pFHVCT8G-20KV-E40-332MM4Y5U Medium
HP60EY0372M20KV 3700pFHVCT8G-20KV-DL50-372KM4Perfect Match
HP60EY0402M20KV 4000pFHVCT8G-20KV-DL55-402M-TBC

30KV Grade

AVX P/NSpecificationHVC ReplacementTerminalMatch
HP30E30561M30KV 560pFHVCT8G-30KV-DL30-561KM4Perfect Match
HP40E30821M30KV 820pFHVCT8G-30KV-DL40-821KM4Perfect Match
HP40E30102M30KV 1000pFHVCT8G-30KV-DL40-102KM4Perfect Match
HP40E31121M30KV 1120pFHVCT8G-30KV-DL40-1121KM4Perfect Match
HP50E30152M30KV 1500pFHVCT8G-30KV-DL40-152KM4Perfect Match
HP50E30172M30KV 1700pFHVCT8G-30KV-DL50-172KM4Perfect Match
HP50E30202M30KV 2000pFHVCT8G-30KV-DL50-202KM4Perfect Match
HP60E30272M30KV 2700pFHVCT8G-30KV-DL55-272KM5Perfect Match
HP60E30302M30KV 3000pFHVCT8G-30KV-DL55-302KM5Perfect Match
HP60E30332M30KV 3300pFHVCT8G-30KV-E40-332MM4Y5U Medium

40KV Grade

AVX P/NSpecificationHVC ReplacementTerminalMatch
HP30E40391M40KV 390pFHVCT8G-40KV-DL30-391KM4Perfect Match
HP40E40751M40KV 750pFHVCT8G-40KV-DL40-751KM4Perfect Match
HP50E40102M40KV 1000pFHVCT8G-40KV-DL40-102KM4Perfect Match
HP50E40142M40KV 1400pFHVCT8G-40KV-DL50-142KM4Perfect Match
HP60E40172M40KV 1700pFHVCT8G-40KV-DL50-172KM4Perfect Match
HP60E40202M40KV 2000pFHVCT8G-40KV-DL55-202KM5Perfect Match
HP60E40242M40KV 2400pFHVCT8G-40KV-DL55-242KM5Perfect Match

50KV Grade

AVX P/NSpecificationHVC ReplacementTerminalMatch
HP30E50281M50KV 280pFHVCT8G-50KV-DL30-281KM4Perfect Match
HP40E50411M50KV 410pFHVCT8G-50KV-DL30-411KM4Perfect Match
HP40E50501M50KV 500pFHVCT8G-50KV-DL40-501KM4Perfect Match
HP40E50561M50KV 560pFHVCT8G-50KV-DL40-561KM4Perfect Match
HP50E50751M50KV 750pFHVCT8G-50KV-DL40-751KM4Perfect Match
HP50E50851M50KV 850pFHVCT8G-50KV-DL40-851KM4Perfect Match
HP50E50102M50KV 1000pFHVCT8G-50KV-DL50-102KM4Perfect Match
HP60E51351M50KV 1350pFHVCT8G-50KV-DL55-1351KM5Perfect Match
HP60E50152M50KV 1500pFHVCT8G-50KV-DL55-152KM5Perfect Match
HP60E51651M50KV 1650pFHVCT8G-50KV-DL55-1651KM5Perfect Match

60KV Grade

AVX P/NSpecificationHVC ReplacementTerminalMatch
HP30E61950M60KV 195pFHVCT8G-60KV-DL30-191K-Perfect Match
HP40E63750M60KV 375pFHVCT8G-60KV-DL40-371K-Perfect Match
HP50E60501M60KV 500pFHVCT8G-60KV-DL50-501K-Perfect Match
HP50E60701M60KV 700pFHVCT8G-60KV-DL50-701K-Perfect Match
HP60E60851M60KV 850pFHVCT8G-60KV-DL60-851K-Perfect Match
HP60E60102M60KV 1000pFHVCT8G-60KV-DL60-102K-Perfect Match
HP60E60122M60KV 1200pFHVCT8G-60KV-DL60-122K-Perfect Match

100KV Grade

AVX P/NSpecificationHVC ReplacementTerminalMatch
HP50E90501M100KV 500pFHVCT8G-100KV-DL60-501KM5Perfect Match
HP60E96750M100KV 675pFPlease contact sales@hv-caps.com-TBD
HP60E90751M100KV 750pFPlease contact sales@hv-caps.com-TBD
HP60E98250M100KV 825pFHVCT8G-100KV-DL60-825KM5Perfect Match

2. HW Series (With Terminal Bare Die)

15KV Grade

AVX P/NSpecificationHVC Replacement
HW30EX0561M15KV 560pFHVCT8G-WT30EX0561M
HW30EX0751M15KV 750pFHVCT8G-WT30EX0751M
HW30EX0102M15KV 1000pFHVCT8G-WT30EX0102M
HW40EX0152M15KV 1500pFHVCT8G-WT40EX0152M
HW40EX0182M15KV 1800pFHVCT8G-WT40EX0182M
HW40EX0202M15KV 2000pFHVCT8G-WT40EX0202M
HW50EX0252M15KV 2500pFHVCT8G-WT50EX0252M
HW50EX0272M15KV 2700pFHVCT8G-WT50EX0272M
HW50EX0332M15KV 3300pFHVCT8G-WT50EX0332M
HW60EX0372M15KV 3700pFHVCT8G-WT60EX0372M
HW60EX0402M15KV 4000pFHVCT8G-WT60EX0402M
HW60EX0502M15KV 5000pFHVCT8G-WT60EX0502M
HW60EX0562M15KV 5600pFHVCT8G-WT60EX0562M

20KV Grade

AVX P/NSpecificationHVC Replacement
HW30EY0501M20KV 500pFHVCT8G-WT30EY0501M
HW30EY0561M20KV 560pFHVCT8G-WT30EY0561M
HW30EY0751M20KV 750pFHVCT8G-WT30EY0751M
HW40EY0102M20KV 1000pFHVCT8G-WT40EY0102M
HW40EY0132M20KV 1300pFHVCT8G-WT40EY0132M
HW40EY0152M20KV 1500pFHVCT8G-WT40EY0152M
HW50EY0202M20KV 2000pFHVCT8G-WT50EY0202M
HW50EY0222M20KV 2200pFHVCT8G-WT50EY0222M
HW50EY0252M20KV 2500pFHVCT8G-WT50EY0252M
HW60EY0302M20KV 3000pFHVCT8G-WT60EY0302M
HW60EY0332M20KV 3300pFHVCT8G-WT60EY0332M
HW60EY0372M20KV 3700pFHVCT8G-WT60EY0372M
HW60EY0402M20KV 4000pFHVCT8G-WT60EY0402M

30KV Grade

AVX P/NSpecificationHVC Replacement
HW30E30561M30KV 560pFHVCT8G-WT30E30561M
HW40E30821M30KV 820pFHVCT8G-WT40E30821M
HW40E30102M30KV 1000pFHVCT8G-WT40E30102M
HW40E31121M30KV 1120pFHVCT8G-WT40E31121M
HW50E30152M30KV 1500pFHVCT8G-WT50E30152M
HW50E30172M30KV 1700pFHVCT8G-WT50E30172M
HW50E30202M30KV 2000pFHVCT8G-WT50E30202M
HW60E30272M30KV 2700pFHVCT8G-WT60E30272M
HW60E30302M30KV 3000pFHVCT8G-WT60E30302M
HW60E30332M30KV 3300pFHVCT8G-WT60E30332M

40KV Grade

AVX P/NSpecificationHVC Replacement
HW30E40391M40KV 390pFHVCT8G-WT30E40391M
HW40E40751M40KV 750pFHVCT8G-WT40E40751M
HW50E40102M40KV 1000pFHVCT8G-WT50E40102M
HW50E40142M40KV 1400pFHVCT8G-WT50E40142M
HW60E40172M40KV 1700pFHVCT8G-WT60E40172M
HW60E40202M40KV 2000pFHVCT8G-WT60E40202M
HW60E40242M40KV 2400pFHVCT8G-WT60E40242M

50KV Grade

AVX P/NSpecificationHVC Replacement
HW30E50281M50KV 280pFHVCT8G-WT30E50281M
HW40E50411M50KV 410pFHVCT8G-WT40E50411M
HW40E50501M50KV 500pFHVCT8G-WT40E50501M
HW40E50561M50KV 560pFHVCT8G-WT40E50561M
HW50E50751M50KV 750pFHVCT8G-WT50E50751M
HW50E50851M50KV 850pFHVCT8G-WT50E50851M
HW50E50102M50KV 1000pFHVCT8G-WT50E50102M
HW60E51351M50KV 1350pFHVCT8G-WT60E51351M
HW60E50152M50KV 1500pFHVCT8G-WT60E50152M
HW60E51651M50KV 1650pFHVCT8G-WT60E51651M

60KV Grade

AVX P/NSpecificationHVC Replacement
HW30E61950M60KV 195pFHVCT8G-WT30E61950M
HW40E63750M60KV 375pFHVCT8G-WT40E63750M
HW50E60501M60KV 500pFHVCT8G-WT50E60501M
HW50E60701M60KV 700pFHVCT8G-WT50E60701M
HW60E60851M60KV 850pFHVCT8G-WT60E60851M
HW60E60102M60KV 1000pFHVCT8G-WT60E60102M
HW60E60122M60KV 1200pFHVCT8G-WT60E60122M

100KV Grade

AVX P/NSpecificationHVC Replacement
HW50E90501M100KV 500pFHVCT8G-WT50E90501M
HW60E96750M100KV 675pFHVCT8G-WT60E96750M
HW60E90751M100KV 750pFHVCT8G-WT60E90751M
HW60E98250M100KV 825pFHVCT8G-WT60E98250M

3. HK Series (Without Terminal Bare Die) — 63 Models

15KV Grade

AVX P/NSpecificationHVC Replacement
HK30EX0561M15KV 560pFHVCT8G-LP30EX0561M
HK30EX0751M15KV 750pFHVCT8G-LP30EX0751M
HK30EX0102M15KV 1000pFHVCT8G-LP30EX0102M
HK40EX0152M15KV 1500pFHVCT8G-LP40EX0152M
HK40EX0182M15KV 1800pFHVCT8G-LP40EX0182M
HK40EX0202M15KV 2000pFHVCT8G-LP40EX0202M
HK50EX0252M15KV 2500pFHVCT8G-LP50EX0252M
HK50EX0272M15KV 2700pFHVCT8G-LP50EX0272M
HK50EX0332M15KV 3300pFHVCT8G-LP50EX0332M
HK60EX0372M15KV 3700pFHVCT8G-LP60EX0372M
HK60EX0402M15KV 4000pFHVCT8G-LP60EX0402M
HK60EX0502M15KV 5000pFHVCT8G-LP60EX0502M
HK60EX0562M15KV 5600pFHVCT8G-LP60EX0562M

20KV Grade

AVX P/NSpecificationHVC Replacement
HK30EY0501M20KV 500pFHVCT8G-LP30EY0501M
HK30EY0561M20KV 560pFHVCT8G-LP30EY0561M
HK30EY0751M20KV 750pFHVCT8G-LP30EY0751M
HK40EY0102M20KV 1000pFHVCT8G-LP40EY0102M
HK40EY0132M20KV 1300pFHVCT8G-LP40EY0132M
HK40EY0152M20KV 1500pFHVCT8G-LP40EY0152M
HK50EY0202M20KV 2000pFHVCT8G-LP50EY0202M
HK50EY0222M20KV 2200pFHVCT8G-LP50EY0222M
HK50EY0252M20KV 2500pFHVCT8G-LP50EY0252M
HK60EY0302M20KV 3000pFHVCT8G-LP60EY0302M
HK60EY0372M20KV 3700pFHVCT8G-LP60EY0372M
HK60EY0402M20KV 4000pFHVCT8G-LP60EY0402M

30KV Grade

AVX P/NSpecificationHVC Replacement
HK30E30561M30KV 560pFHVCT8G-LP30E30561M
HK40E30821M30KV 820pFHVCT8G-LP40E30821M
HK40E30102M30KV 1000pFHVCT8G-LP40E30102M
HK40E31121M30KV 1120pFHVCT8G-LP40E31121M
HK50E30152M30KV 1500pFHVCT8G-LP50E30152M
HK50E30172M30KV 1700pFHVCT8G-LP50E30172M
HK50E30202M30KV 2000pFHVCT8G-LP50E30202M
HK60E30272M30KV 2700pFHVCT8G-LP60E30272M
HK60E30302M30KV 3000pFHVCT8G-LP60E30302M
HK60E30332M30KV 3300pFHVCT8G-LP60E30332M

40KV Grade

AVX P/NSpecificationHVC Replacement
HK30E40391M40KV 390pFHVCT8G-LP30E40391M
HK40E40721M40KV 720pFHVCT8G-LP40E40721M
HK50E40102M40KV 1000pFHVCT8G-LP50E40102M
HK50E40142M40KV 1400pFHVCT8G-LP50E40142M
HK60E40172M40KV 1700pFHVCT8G-LP60E40172M
HK60E40202M40KV 2000pFHVCT8G-LP60E40202M
HK60E40242M40KV 2400pFHVCT8G-LP60E40242M

50KV Grade

AVX P/NSpecificationHVC Replacement
HK30E50281M50KV 280pFHVCT8G-LP30E50281M
HK40E50411M50KV 410pFHVCT8G-LP40E50411M
HK40E50501M50KV 500pFHVCT8G-LP40E50501M
HK40E50561M50KV 560pFHVCT8G-LP40E50561M
HK50E50751M50KV 750pFHVCT8G-LP50E50751M
HK50E50851M50KV 850pFHVCT8G-LP50E50851M
HK50E50102M50KV 1000pFHVCT8G-LP50E50102M
HK60E51351M50KV 1350pFHVCT8G-LP60E51351M
HK60E50152M50KV 1500pFHVCT8G-LP60E50152M
HK60E51651M50KV 1650pFHVCT8G-LP60E51651M

60KV Grade

AVX P/NSpecificationHVC Replacement
HK30E61950M60KV 195pFHVCT8G-LP30E61950M
HK40E63750M60KV 375pFHVCT8G-LP40E63750M
HK50E60501M60KV 500pFHVCT8G-LP50E60501M
HK50E60701M60KV 700pFHVCT8G-LP50E60701M
HK60E60851M60KV 850pFHVCT8G-LP60E60851M
HK60E60102M60KV 1000pFHVCT8G-LP60E60102M
HK60E60122M60KV 1200pFHVCT8G-LP60E60122M

100KV Grade

AVX P/NSpecificationHVC Replacement
HK50E90501M100KV 500pFHVCT8G-LP50E90501M
HK60E96750M100KV 675pFHVCT8G-LP60E96750M
HK60E90751M100KV 750pFHVCT8G-LP60E90751M
HK60E98250M100KV 825pFHVCT8G-LP60E98250M

4. HD/HE Special Series — 8 Models

HD Series (Coated with Terminal)

AVX P/NSpecificationHVC ReplacementTerminalMatch
HD300X0501M15KV 500pFHVCT8G-15KV-DL30-501KM4HD series with terminal
HD400X0102M15KV 1000pFHVCT8G-15KV-DL30-102KM4HD series with terminal
HD600X0302M20KV 3000pFHVCT8G-20KV-DL50-302KM4HD series with terminal
HD600Y0202M20KV 2000pFHVCT8G-20KV-DL50-202KM4HD series with terminal

HE Series (Bare Die without Terminal)

AVX P/NSpecificationHVC ReplacementTerminalMatch
HE300X0501M15KV 500pFHVCT8G-15KV-DL30-501K-HE series bare die without terminal
HE400X0102M15KV 1000pFHVCT8G-15KV-DL30-102K-HE series bare die without terminal
HE600X0302M20KV 3000pFHVCT8G-20KV-DL50-302K-HE series bare die without terminal
HE600Y0202M20KV 2000pFHVCT8G-20KV-DL50-202K-HE series bare die without terminal

4. HVC HVCT8G Part Number Decoder

HVCT8G-[Voltage]-[Size Code]-[Capacitance Code]
FieldMeaningExample
HVCT8GDoorknob capacitor series prefixHVCT8G-30KV-DL40-102K
VoltageWorking voltage15KV, 20KV, 30KV, 40KV, 50KV, 100KV
DL30/40/50/55/60Body diameter codeDL40 = 40mm diameter
Capacitance Code501=500pF, 102=1000pF102K = 1000pF
KTolerance ±10%K

5. Typical Replacement Cases

Original P/NHVC ReplacementKey Technology Upgrade
AVX HP40E30102M 30KV 1000pFHVCT8G-30KV-DL40-102KStrontium ceramic → N4700, copper electrode replaces silver
AVX HP50E50102M 50KV 1000pFHVCT8G-50KV-DL50-102K50KV perfect replacement, N4700 dielectric
Vishay 715C40KTD20 40KV 2000pFHVCT8G-40KV-DL55-202KLead time reduced from 20 weeks to 4 weeks
Murata DHS4E4A102KH2B 10KV 1000pFHVCT8G-10KV-DL30-102KSuccessfully replaced after Murata exit, volume production

6. Market Track Record & Customer Recognition

HVC high-voltage ceramic capacitors have been qualified and shipped in volume to globally recognized companies. Since 2018, HVC has successfully executed replacement projects for all three major brands — Murata, AVX, and Vishay:

  • GE Healthcare — Medical imaging (CT/X-ray), replaced Murata and Vishay models
  • Nikon — Precision optical equipment, replaced Murata doorknob capacitors
  • Konica Minolta — Office and industrial equipment
  • Johnson & Johnson — Medical devices
  • Baker Hughes — Oil exploration equipment, replaced Vishay models
  • ABB — Power equipment, replaced Vishay 715C series

HVC's replacement solutions have passed the world's most stringent testing protocols, confirming product quality on par with leading global suppliers.

7. How to Get Samples & Pricing

  1. Provide Model: Tell us your current AVX/Murata/Vishay complete model number.
  2. Provide Specs: Alternatively, provide your voltage, capacitance, and size requirements.
  3. Fast Response: We will provide the corresponding HVC datasheet and quotation within 48 hours.

Contact Information:

  • Technical Support / Inquiry: sales@hv-caps.com
  • Official Website: www.hv-caps.com
  • Free Samples: Up to 5pcs free evaluation samples available with project background.
© HVC Capacitor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. AVX® is a registered trademark of KYOCERA AVX Corporation. This document is for technical comparison purposes only and does not imply affiliation with or endorsement by the trademark holder. Vishay® and Murata® are trademarks of their respective owners.

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