FRC0805F5601TS
FOJAN
Needs validationhigh risk
Functionally equivalent with higher power rating, but in a different (0805) package.
Best Alternatives to 0201WMF5601TEE
0201WMF5601TEE is a 5.6kΩ, 1% tolerance, 50mW thick film chip resistor in a compact 0201 package. Finding a direct drop-in replacement requires matching the package, resistance, and precision tolerance.
AI replacement insight
Package riskhigh
Most electrically similar parts are in larger 0402/0603/0805 packages, requiring a new PCB layout.
Electrical riskmedium
Same-package alternatives have different resistance values or wider tolerance, requiring circuit validation.
Sourcing risklow
Chip resistors are a commodity component with many manufacturers and broad availability.
Can it be replaced directly?
No direct, drop-in replacement is available. All candidates require either a design modification for a different package or careful circuit analysis to accommodate parametric differences.
Best replacement path
If the PCB can be modified, use a functional alternate like FRC0402F5601TS. If the footprint is fixed, evaluate parametric alternatives like 0201WMF6041TEE for circuit impact.
Main risk
Package size mismatch is the primary risk, as most electrically similar parts are in larger packages. Parametric deviations in resistance and tolerance are risks for same-package alternatives.
Recommended alternatives
6Alternative comparison matrix
| Feature / factor | 0201WMF5601TEE | FRC0805F5601TS | 0201WMF6041TEE | 0603WAF5621T5E | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0201 | 0805 | 0201 | 0603 | 0805 / 0201 / 0603 / 0402 — Much larger package, requires layout change.; 0201WMF6041TEE: matched; 0603WAF5621T5E: Much larger package, requires layout change.; FRC0402F5601TS: Larger package, requires layout change. |
| Resistance | 5.6kΩ | 5.6kΩ | 6.04kΩ | 5.62kΩ | 5.6kΩ / 6.04kΩ / 5.62kΩ — matched; 0201WMF6041TEE: Resistance is 7.8% higher, outside target's tolerance.; 0603WAF5621T5E: Effectively matched; difference is <0.4%.; FRC0402F5601TS: matched |
| Tolerance | ±1% | ±1% | ±1% | ±1% | ±1% — matched; 0201WMF6041TEE: matched; 0603WAF5621T5E: matched; FRC0402F5601TS: matched |
| Power | 0.05W | 0.125W | 0.05W | 0.1W | 0.125W / 0.05W / 0.1W / 0.0625W — Higher power rating is acceptable.; 0201WMF6041TEE: matched; 0603WAF5621T5E: Higher power rating is acceptable.; FRC0402F5601TS: Slightly higher power rating. |
Application & sourcing insights
Questions & answers
There is no single 'best' alternative. For applications that can tolerate a 7.8% higher resistance, 0201WMF6041TEE is a form-factor match. If the PCB layout can be changed, FRC0402F5601TS offers the same electrical values in a larger 0402 package.