AC0402FR-07402RL
Yageo
Needs validationlow risk
Excellent pin-compatible match with identical core specs and an upgrade to automotive (AEC-Q200) qualification.
Best Alternatives to 0402WGF4020TCE
Find verified substitutes for the UNI-ROYAL 0402WGF4020TCE, a 402Ω 1% 1/16W 0402 thick film resistor. This guide provides pin-compatible and parametric alternatives with detailed engineering analysis.
AI replacement insight
Package risklow
All suggested alternatives use the same standard 0402 package.
Electrical riskmedium
Risk is low for pin-compatible parts but medium for parametric alternatives, which require circuit analysis.
Can it be replaced directly?
Direct replacement for 0402WGF4020TCE should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.
Best replacement path
The Yageo AC0402FR-07402RL is the best direct replacement path, offering identical core parameters and an upgrade to automotive grade.
Main risk
The main risk is using a parametric alternative with a different resistance value without verifying its impact on circuit performance.
Recommended alternatives
2Alternative comparison matrix
| Feature / factor | 0402WGF4020TCE | AC0402FR-07402RL | 0402WGF4120TCE | Alt 3 | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resistance | 402Ω | 402Ω | 412Ω | 402Ω / 412Ω — Exact match; 0402WGF4120TCE: 2.5% higher than target | |
| Tolerance | ±1% | ±1% | ±1% | ±1% — Exact match; 0402WGF4120TCE: Exact match | |
| Power | 1/16W | 1/16W | 1/16W | 1/16W — Exact match; 0402WGF4120TCE: Exact match | |
| Package | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 — Exact match; 0402WGF4120TCE: Exact match | |
| Application | General Purpose | AEC-Q200 | - | AEC-Q200 — Candidate is automotive grade |
Application & sourcing insights
Questions & answers
Verified drop-in options for 0402WGF4020TCE are limited in the current batch. Review candidates marked Strong match or Datasheet verified, and validate package, pinout, and electrical limits before committing a BOM change.