HVC Replacement for Vishay HV Ceramic Capacitors: Performance Benchmark White Paper

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HVC Replacement for Vishay HV Ceramic Capacitors: Performance Benchmark White Paper

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White Paper Abstract: This document provides a comprehensive comparative analysis of the HVC HVCT8G/HVCT9G series vs. Vishay 715C/660R series across four dimensions — electrical performance, materials & processes, reliability, and supply chain assurance — supplemented by successful Vishay and Murata/AVX replacement case studies, offering engineers an objective selection decision reference.

1. Product Series Overview Comparison

ItemVishay 715C..KTVishay 715C..DKHVC HVCT8G
MountingScrew terminalScrew terminalScrew terminal (#8-32 compatible)
DielectricClass 1 N4700Class 2 Y5UN4700 / Y5U (both covered)
DC Voltage10~50 kV10~40 kV10~50 kV
Capacitance Range100 pF ~ 8 nF300 pF ~ 20 nF100 pF ~ 20 nF
tan δ @ 1 kHz≤ 0.002≤ 0.03Same grade
Thread Spec#8-32 (M4/M5 opt)#8-32 (M5 opt)#8-32 (M4/M5 opt)
Operating Temp-30°C ~ +85°C-30°C ~ +85°C-30°C ~ +85°C
ItemVishay 660RHVC HVCT9G
MountingAxial leadsAxial leads
Dielectric OptionsN4700 / X7R / Z5UN4700 / X7R / Z5U
DC Voltage10~30 kV10~30 kV
Lead SpecTin-plated CCS, 20 AWGEquivalent compatible
tan δN4700: ≤ 2×10⁻³ / X7R, Z5U: ≤ 20×10⁻³Same grade

2. Materials & Process Comparison

2.1 Dielectric Material

Vishay 715C..KT and 660R (AZ prefix) use N4700 Class 1 ceramic. HVC HVCT8G-DL and HVCT9G-DL also employ N4700 dielectric, achieving equivalent performance in dielectric constant temperature stability, dissipation factor, and voltage coefficient. Vishay 715C..DK uses Y5U Class 2 ceramic; HVC covers this with the corresponding E-series, matching capacitance range and bias characteristics.

2.2 Electrode Process

Vishay 715C and 660R both use traditional silver electrode processes. HVC offers a copper electrode plating option, providing better high-voltage endurance and silver migration resistance, delivering more reliable performance under high-frequency pulse or high dV/dt stress.

2.3 Encapsulation Process

Vishay 715C uses epoxy molding encapsulation; 660R uses high-temp epoxy coating. HVC employs equivalent or superior epoxy systems, ensuring mechanical and electrical reliability across the -30°C ~ +85°C full temperature range.

3. Key Performance Parameter Comparison

ParameterVishay 715C..KTHVC HVCT8G (KT equivalent)Difference
tan δ @ 1 kHz≤ 0.002≤ 0.002Equivalent
IR @ 25°C≥ 10¹¹ Ω≥ 10¹¹ ΩEquivalent
Temp CharacteristicN4700: ±2.0% / -30~85°CN4700 same gradeEquivalent
Partial DischargeModel-dependentControllable < 5 pCComparable
Terminal Torque12 inch-pounds maxEqual or higherCompatible

4. Success Cases: Vishay Replacement Projects

4.1 Vishay 715C Replacement (CO2 Laser Power Supply)

A European laser equipment manufacturer originally used Vishay 715C40KTD10 (40kV 1000pF) as the key voltage-multiplier capacitor in CO2 laser power supplies. When Vishay lead times extended from 8 to 22 weeks, production was halted. HVC provided HVCT8G-40KV-DL40-102K as replacement:

  • Samples delivered within 2 weeks.
  • PD test passed (< 5 pC @ 50% rated voltage).
  • Volume pricing approximately 30% lower.
  • Continuous supply maintained for 3 subsequent years.

4.2 Vishay 660R Replacement (Medical X-Ray Power Supply)

A North American medical equipment company originally used Vishay 660R20AZD10 (20kV 1000pF N4700) in X-ray HV power supply modules. HVC provided HVCT9G-20KV-DL30-681K for replacement:

  • Axial lead parameters fully matched.
  • 100% withstand voltage test passed.
  • Temperature cycling test (-30°C ~ +85°C) qualified.
  • Customer has transitioned to dual-source supply.

5. Selection Recommendations

ScenarioRecommended SolutionRationale
Urgent 715C screw terminal replacementHVCT8G-DL (KT eq.) / HVCT8G-E (DK eq.)4~6 week lead time, equivalent performance
Urgent 660R axial lead replacementHVCT9G-DL (N4700) / HVCT9G-X (X7R) / HVCT9G-E (Z5U)Full 10~30kV coverage
Low loss, high stabilityHVCT8G-DL / HVCT9G-DL (N4700)tan δ ≤ 0.002
High capacitance neededHVCT8G-E / HVCT9G-E (Y5U/Z5U eq.)Up to 20 nF

6. Complete Series Replacement Cross Reference

The following tables cover all standard models across Vishay's 715C (screw terminal) and 660R (axial lead) series — with corresponding HVC replacement models. HVC's HVCT8G (doorknob screw terminal) and HVCT9G (encapsulated axial lead) series provide precise 1:1 replacements.

3.1 715C Series (Screw Terminal → HVCT8G)

715C..KT Series (Class 1 N4700)

Vishay P/NSpecHVC Replacement
715C10KTD1010kV 1000pF N4700HVCT8G-10KV-DL30-102K
715C10KTD2210kV 2200pF N4700HVCT8G-10KV-DL40-222K
715C10KTD4710kV 4700pF N4700HVCT8G-10KV-E40-472M
715C10KTD5010kV 5000pF N4700HVCT8G-10KV-DL50-502M
715C10KTD8010kV 8000pF N4700HVCT8G-10KV-DL60-802M
715C10KTT5610kV 5600pF N4700HVCT8G-10KV-E40-562M
715C15KTD1015kV 1000pF N4700HVCT8G-15KV-DL30-102K
715C15KTD3315kV 3300pF N4700HVCT8G-15KV-E30-332M
715C15KTD5315kV 5300pF N4700HVCT8G-15KV-DL60-532M
715C20KTD1020kV 1000pF N4700HVCT8G-20KV-DL30-102K
715C20KTD1420kV 1400pF N4700HVCT8G-20KV-DL40-142K
715C20KTD4020kV 4700pF N4700HVCT8G-20KV-E50-472M
715C20KTT5620kV 560pF N4700HVCT8G-20KV-DL30-561K
715C30KTD2730kV 2700pF N4700HVCT8G-30KV-DL55-272K
715C30KTT4030kV 400pF N4700HVCT8G-30KV-DL30-401K
715C30KTT5930kV 5900pF N4700HVCT8G-30KV-E50-592M
715C40KTD1040kV 1000pF N4700HVCT8G-40KV-DL40-102K
715C40KTD1340kV 1300pF N4700HVCT8G-40KV-DL50-132K
715C40KTT1440kV 1400pF N4700HVCT8G-40KV-DL50-142K
715C40KTT4440kV 4400pF N4700HVCT8G-40KV-E55-442M
715C40KTT7040kV 7000pF N4700HVCT8G-40KV-DL70-702M
715C50KTD10M550kV 1000pF N4700 M5HVCT8G-50KV-DL50-102K
715C50KTD13M550kV 1300pF N4700 M5HVCT8G-50KV-DL55-132K
715C50KTT20M450kV 200pF N4700 M4HVCT8G-50KV-DL30-201K
715C50KTT56M550kV 560pF N4700 M5HVCT8G-50KV-DL40-561K
715C50KTT70M550kV 700pF N4700 M5HVCT8G-50KV-DL40-701K

715C..DK Series (Class 2 Y5U)

Vishay P/NSpecHVC Replacement
715C15DKD1515kV 1500pF Y5UHVCT8G-15KV-DL40-152K
715C15DKD2015kV 2000pF Y5UHVCT8G-15KV-E30-202M
715C15DKD3315kV 3300pF Y5UHVCT8G-15KV-E30-332M
715C15DKD4715kV 4700pF Y5UHVCT8G-15KV-E40-472M
715C15DKS1015kV 10000pF Y5UHVCT8G-15KV-E50-103M
715C20DKD1020kV 1000pF Y5UHVCT8G-20KV-DL30-102K
715C20DKD1320kV 1300pF Y5UHVCT8G-20KV-DL40-132K
715C20DKD2520kV 2500pF Y5UHVCT8G-20KV-DL50-252K
715C20DKD3320kV 3300pF Y5UHVCT8G-20KV-E40-332M
715C20DKD4720kV 4700pF Y5UHVCT8G-20KV-E50-472M
715C20DKD6820kV 6800pF Y5UHVCT8G-20KV-E50-682M
715C20DKT5020kV 500pF Y5UHVCT8G-20KV-DL30-501K
715C30DKD1030kV 1000pF Y5UHVCT8G-30KV-DL40-102K
715C30DKD2530kV 2500pF Y5UHVCT8G-30KV-E50-252M
715C30DKD3330kV 3300pF Y5UHVCT8G-30KV-E40-332M
715C30DKD4730kV 4700pF Y5UHVCT8G-30KV-DL55-472M
715C30DKT5030kV 500pF Y5UHVCT8G-30KV-DL30-501K
715C40DKD1040kV 1000pF Y5UHVCT8G-40KV-DL40-102K
715C40DKD1640kV 1600pF Y5UHVCT8G-40KV-E40-162M
715C40DKD2540kV 2500pF Y5UHVCT8G-40KV-E50-252M
715C40DKD3340kV 3000pF Y5UHVCT8G-40KV-DL60-302K
715C40DKT3040kV 300pF Y5UHVCT8G-40KV-DL30-301K
715C40DKT5040kV 500pF Y5UHVCT8G-40KV-DL30-501K
715C40DKT7840kV 780pF Y5UHVCT8G-40KV-DL40-781K

Other Special Suffix 715C Models

Vishay P/NSpecHVC Replacement
715CBP303AN261Z30kV 260pFHVCT8G-30KV-DL30-261K
715CBP403AP181Z40kV 180pFHVCT8G-40KV-DL30-181K
715CPP103DK322Z10kV 3200pFHVCT8G-10KV-E30-322M
715CPP203BM501Z20kV 500pFHVCT8G-20KV-DL30-501K
715CPP203BM601Z20kV 600pFHVCT8G-20KV-DL30-601K
715CPP303BN461Z30kV 460pFHVCT8G-30KV-DL30-461K
715CPP403BP341Z40kV 340pFHVCT8G-40KV-DL30-341K
715CY5PPB303BN581M30kV 580pF Y5UHVCT8G-30KV-DL30-581K

3.2 660R Series (Axial Lead → HVCT9G)

10kV Grade

Vishay 660R P/NSpecHVC Replacement
660R10AZD1010kV 1000pF N4700HVCT9G-10KV-DL30-102K
660R10ACT1810kV 180pF X7RHVCT9G-10KV-X30-181K
660R10ACT3310kV 330pF X7RHVCT9G-10KV-X30-331K
660R10ACT6810kV 680pF X7RHVCT9G-10KV-X30-681K
660R10ACD1510kV 1500pF X7RHVCT9G-10KV-X30-152K
660R10ACD3310kV 3300pF X7RHVCT9G-10KV-X30-332K
660R10AED1510kV 1500pF Z5UHVCT9G-10KV-E30-152M
660R10AED3310kV 3300pF Z5UHVCT9G-10KV-E30-332M
660R10AED6810kV 6800pF Z5UHVCT9G-10KV-E40-682M

15kV Grade

Vishay 660R P/NSpecHVC Replacement
660R15AZT3915kV 390pF N4700HVCT9G-15KV-DL30-391M
660R15AZD1515kV 1500pF N4700HVCT9G-15KV-DL40-152M
660R15ACT2215kV 220pF X7RHVCT9G-15KV-X30-221M
660R15ACT4715kV 470pF X7RHVCT9G-15KV-X30-471M
660R15ACD1015kV 1000pF X7RHVCT9G-15KV-X30-102M
660R15ACD2215kV 2200pF X7RHVCT9G-15KV-X30-222M
660R15ACD3915kV 3900pF X7RHVCT9G-15KV-X40-392M
660R15AED1515kV 1500pF Z5UHVCT9G-15KV-E30-152M
660R15AED3315kV 3300pF Z5UHVCT9G-15KV-E30-332M
660R15AED6815kV 6800pF Z5UHVCT9G-15KV-E40-682M

20kV Grade

Vishay 660R P/NSpecHVC Replacement
660R20AZT6820kV 680pF N4700HVCT9G-20KV-DL30-681K
660R20ACT1020kV 100pF X7RHVCT9G-20KV-X30-101M
660R20ACT3320kV 330pF X7RHVCT9G-20KV-X30-331M
660R20ACT6820kV 680pF X7RHVCT9G-20KV-X30-681M
660R20ACD1520kV 1500pF X7RHVCT9G-20KV-X30-152M
660R20ACD2520kV 2500pF X7RHVCT9G-20KV-X40-252M
660R20AET6820kV 680pF Z5UHVCT9G-20KV-E30-681M
660R20AED1520kV 1500pF Z5UHVCT9G-20KV-DL30-152M
660R20AED3320kV 3300pF Z5UHVCT9G-20KV-DL30-332M
660R20AED5020kV 5000pF Z5UHVCT9G-20KV-DL40-502M

30kV Grade

Vishay 660R P/NSpecHVC Replacement
660R30AZT4730kV 470pF N4700HVCT9G-30KV-DL30-471K
660R30ACT1030kV 100pF X7RHVCT9G-30KV-X30-101M
660R30ACT3330kV 330pF X7RHVCT9G-30KV-X30-331M
660R30ACT6830kV 680pF X7RHVCT9G-30KV-X30-681K
660R30ACD1530kV 1500pF X7RHVCT9G-30KV-X40-152M
660R30AET4730kV 470pF Z5UHVCT9G-30KV-E30-471M
660R30AET8230kV 820pF Z5UHVCT9G-30KV-E30-821M
660R30AED1230kV 1200pF Z5UHVCT9G-30KV-E30-122M
660R30AED1830kV 1800pF Z5UHVCT9G-30KV-E40-182M
660R30AED2230kV 2200pF Z5UHVCT9G-30KV-E40-222M
660R30AED3030kV 3000pF Z5UHVCT9G-30KV-E40-302M

6. Complete Series Replacement Cross Reference

The following tables cover all standard models across Vishay's 715C (screw terminal) and 660R (axial lead) series — with corresponding HVC replacement models. HVC's HVCT8G (doorknob screw terminal) and HVCT9G (encapsulated axial lead) series provide precise 1:1 replacements.

715C Series (Screw Terminal → HVCT8G)

715C..KT Series (Class 1 N4700)

Vishay P/NSpecHVC Replacement
715C10KTD1010kV 1000pF N4700HVCT8G-10KV-DL30-102K
715C10KTD2210kV 2200pF N4700HVCT8G-10KV-DL40-222K
715C10KTD4710kV 4700pF N4700HVCT8G-10KV-E40-472M
715C10KTD5010kV 5000pF N4700HVCT8G-10KV-DL50-502M
715C10KTD8010kV 8000pF N4700HVCT8G-10KV-DL60-802M
715C10KTT5610kV 5600pF N4700HVCT8G-10KV-E40-562M
715C15KTD1015kV 1000pF N4700HVCT8G-15KV-DL30-102K
715C15KTD3315kV 3300pF N4700HVCT8G-15KV-E30-332M
715C15KTD5315kV 5300pF N4700HVCT8G-15KV-DL60-532M
715C20KTD1020kV 1000pF N4700HVCT8G-20KV-DL30-102K
715C20KTD1420kV 1400pF N4700HVCT8G-20KV-DL40-142K
715C20KTD4020kV 4700pF N4700HVCT8G-20KV-E50-472M
715C20KTT5620kV 560pF N4700HVCT8G-20KV-DL30-561K
715C30KTD2730kV 2700pF N4700HVCT8G-30KV-DL55-272K
715C30KTT4030kV 400pF N4700HVCT8G-30KV-DL30-401K
715C30KTT5930kV 5900pF N4700HVCT8G-30KV-E50-592M
715C40KTD1040kV 1000pF N4700HVCT8G-40KV-DL40-102K
715C40KTD1340kV 1300pF N4700HVCT8G-40KV-DL50-132K
715C40KTT1440kV 1400pF N4700HVCT8G-40KV-DL50-142K
715C40KTT4440kV 4400pF N4700HVCT8G-40KV-E55-442M
715C40KTT7040kV 7000pF N4700HVCT8G-40KV-DL70-702M
715C50KTD10M550kV 1000pF N4700 M5HVCT8G-50KV-DL50-102K
715C50KTD13M550kV 1300pF N4700 M5HVCT8G-50KV-DL55-132K
715C50KTT20M450kV 200pF N4700 M4HVCT8G-50KV-DL30-201K
715C50KTT56M550kV 560pF N4700 M5HVCT8G-50KV-DL40-561K
715C50KTT70M550kV 700pF N4700 M5HVCT8G-50KV-DL40-701K

715C..DK Series (Class 2 Y5U)

Vishay P/NSpecHVC Replacement
715C15DKD1515kV 1500pF Y5UHVCT8G-15KV-DL40-152K
715C15DKD2015kV 2000pF Y5UHVCT8G-15KV-E30-202M
715C15DKD3315kV 3300pF Y5UHVCT8G-15KV-E30-332M
715C15DKD4715kV 4700pF Y5UHVCT8G-15KV-E40-472M
715C15DKS1015kV 10000pF Y5UHVCT8G-15KV-E50-103M
715C20DKD1020kV 1000pF Y5UHVCT8G-20KV-DL30-102K
715C20DKD1320kV 1300pF Y5UHVCT8G-20KV-DL40-132K
715C20DKD2520kV 2500pF Y5UHVCT8G-20KV-DL50-252K
715C20DKD3320kV 3300pF Y5UHVCT8G-20KV-E40-332M
715C20DKD4720kV 4700pF Y5UHVCT8G-20KV-E50-472M
715C20DKD6820kV 6800pF Y5UHVCT8G-20KV-E50-682M
715C20DKT5020kV 500pF Y5UHVCT8G-20KV-DL30-501K
715C30DKD1030kV 1000pF Y5UHVCT8G-30KV-DL40-102K
715C30DKD2530kV 2500pF Y5UHVCT8G-30KV-E50-252M
715C30DKD3330kV 3300pF Y5UHVCT8G-30KV-E40-332M
715C30DKD4730kV 4700pF Y5UHVCT8G-30KV-DL55-472M
715C30DKT5030kV 500pF Y5UHVCT8G-30KV-DL30-501K
715C40DKD1040kV 1000pF Y5UHVCT8G-40KV-DL40-102K
715C40DKD1640kV 1600pF Y5UHVCT8G-40KV-E40-162M
715C40DKD2540kV 2500pF Y5UHVCT8G-40KV-E50-252M
715C40DKD3340kV 3000pF Y5UHVCT8G-40KV-DL60-302K
715C40DKT3040kV 300pF Y5UHVCT8G-40KV-DL30-301K
715C40DKT5040kV 500pF Y5UHVCT8G-40KV-DL30-501K
715C40DKT7840kV 780pF Y5UHVCT8G-40KV-DL40-781K

Other Special Suffix 715C Models

Vishay P/NSpecHVC Replacement
715CBP303AN261Z30kV 260pFHVCT8G-30KV-DL30-261K
715CBP403AP181Z40kV 180pFHVCT8G-40KV-DL30-181K
715CPP103DK322Z10kV 3200pFHVCT8G-10KV-E30-322M
715CPP203BM501Z20kV 500pFHVCT8G-20KV-DL30-501K
715CPP203BM601Z20kV 600pFHVCT8G-20KV-DL30-601K
715CPP303BN461Z30kV 460pFHVCT8G-30KV-DL30-461K
715CPP403BP341Z40kV 340pFHVCT8G-40KV-DL30-341K
715CY5PPB303BN581M30kV 580pF Y5UHVCT8G-30KV-DL30-581K

660R Series (Axial Lead → HVCT9G)

10kV Grade

Vishay 660R P/NSpecHVC Replacement
660R10AZD1010kV 1000pF N4700HVCT9G-10KV-DL30-102K
660R10ACT1810kV 180pF X7RHVCT9G-10KV-X30-181K
660R10ACT3310kV 330pF X7RHVCT9G-10KV-X30-331K
660R10ACT6810kV 680pF X7RHVCT9G-10KV-X30-681K
660R10ACD1510kV 1500pF X7RHVCT9G-10KV-X30-152K
660R10ACD3310kV 3300pF X7RHVCT9G-10KV-X30-332K
660R10AED1510kV 1500pF Z5UHVCT9G-10KV-E30-152M
660R10AED3310kV 3300pF Z5UHVCT9G-10KV-E30-332M
660R10AED6810kV 6800pF Z5UHVCT9G-10KV-E40-682M

15kV Grade

Vishay 660R P/NSpecHVC Replacement
660R15AZT3915kV 390pF N4700HVCT9G-15KV-DL30-391M
660R15AZD1515kV 1500pF N4700HVCT9G-15KV-DL40-152M
660R15ACT2215kV 220pF X7RHVCT9G-15KV-X30-221M
660R15ACT4715kV 470pF X7RHVCT9G-15KV-X30-471M
660R15ACD1015kV 1000pF X7RHVCT9G-15KV-X30-102M
660R15ACD2215kV 2200pF X7RHVCT9G-15KV-X30-222M
660R15ACD3915kV 3900pF X7RHVCT9G-15KV-X40-392M
660R15AED1515kV 1500pF Z5UHVCT9G-15KV-E30-152M
660R15AED3315kV 3300pF Z5UHVCT9G-15KV-E30-332M
660R15AED6815kV 6800pF Z5UHVCT9G-15KV-E40-682M

20kV Grade

Vishay 660R P/NSpecHVC Replacement
660R20AZT6820kV 680pF N4700HVCT9G-20KV-DL30-681K
660R20ACT1020kV 100pF X7RHVCT9G-20KV-X30-101M
660R20ACT3320kV 330pF X7RHVCT9G-20KV-X30-331M
660R20ACT6820kV 680pF X7RHVCT9G-20KV-X30-681M
660R20ACD1520kV 1500pF X7RHVCT9G-20KV-X30-152M
660R20ACD2520kV 2500pF X7RHVCT9G-20KV-X40-252M
660R20AET6820kV 680pF Z5UHVCT9G-20KV-E30-681M
660R20AED1520kV 1500pF Z5UHVCT9G-20KV-DL30-152M
660R20AED3320kV 3300pF Z5UHVCT9G-20KV-DL30-332M
660R20AED5020kV 5000pF Z5UHVCT9G-20KV-DL40-502M

30kV Grade

Vishay 660R P/NSpecHVC Replacement
660R30AZT4730kV 470pF N4700HVCT9G-30KV-DL30-471K
660R30ACT1030kV 100pF X7RHVCT9G-30KV-X30-101M
660R30ACT3330kV 330pF X7RHVCT9G-30KV-X30-331M
660R30ACT6830kV 680pF X7RHVCT9G-30KV-X30-681K
660R30ACD1530kV 1500pF X7RHVCT9G-30KV-X40-152M
660R30AET4730kV 470pF Z5UHVCT9G-30KV-E30-471M
660R30AET8230kV 820pF Z5UHVCT9G-30KV-E30-821M
660R30AED1230kV 1200pF Z5UHVCT9G-30KV-E30-122M
660R30AED1830kV 1800pF Z5UHVCT9G-30KV-E40-182M
660R30AED2230kV 2200pF Z5UHVCT9G-30KV-E40-222M
660R30AED3030kV 3000pF Z5UHVCT9G-30KV-E40-302M

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Performance data sourced from Vishay official datasheets Document 22168/22210/22209 and HVC official product catalog. Case information has been anonymized. Actual performance subject to system-level verification.

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