RC0402FR-0738K3L
Yageo
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Pin-compatible alternative with identical resistance, tolerance, power rating, and 0402 package.
Best Alternatives to 0402WGF3832TCE
Find and compare alternatives for the UNI-ROYAL 0402WGF3832TCE, a 38.3kΩ 1% 0.0625W 0402 thick film resistor. We've analyzed pin-compatible and parametric substitutes to help your design.
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Package risklow
All candidates use the standard 0402 package, ensuring physical compatibility.
Electrical riskmedium
Many alternatives have different resistance values. This requires circuit analysis to ensure performance is not affected.
Can it be replaced directly?
Yes, Yageo RC0402FR-0738K3L is a direct pin-to-pin replacement for 0402WGF3832TCE, sharing the same 38.3kΩ resistance, 1% tolerance, power rating, and 0402 package.
Best replacement path
The best path is to use a pin-compatible part like Yageo's RC0402FR-0738K3L, which matches all key electrical and physical specifications.
Main risk
The main risk when substituting is a mismatch in resistance. Several alternatives have similar packages but different resistance values, which could alter circuit performance.
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6Alternative comparison matrix
| Feature / factor | 0402WGF3832TCE | RC0402FR-0738K3L | 0402WGF3482TCE | 0402WGF3742TCE | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resistance | 38.3 kΩ | 38.3 kΩ | 34.8 kΩ | 37.4 kΩ | 38.3 kΩ / 34.8 kΩ / 37.4 kΩ / 40.2 kΩ — Exact match; 0402WGF3482TCE: 9.1% lower resistance; 0402WGF3742TCE: 2.3% lower resistance; CRCW040240K2FKED: 5% higher resistance |
| Tolerance | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% — Exact match; 0402WGF3482TCE: Exact match; 0402WGF3742TCE: Exact match |
| Power | 0.0625 W | 0.0625 W | 0.0625 W | 0.0625 W | 0.0625 W / 0.063 W — Exact match; 0402WGF3482TCE: Exact match; 0402WGF3742TCE: Exact match; CRCW040240K2FKED: Slightly higher power rating |
| Package | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 — Form and fit match; 0402WGF3482TCE: Form and fit match; 0402WGF3742TCE: Form and fit match; CRCW040240K2FKED: Form and fit match |
| Tcr | Not specified | ±100 ppm/°C | - | - | ±100 ppm/°C — Standard value, assumed match |
| Application | Commercial | - | - | - | AEC-Q200 — Automotive qualified |
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Questions & answers
The best alternative is Yageo RC0402FR-0738K3L, as it is a pin-compatible replacement with identical resistance, tolerance, power rating, and package size.