AC0402FR-0718KL
Yageo
Needs validationlow risk
Automotive-grade (AEC-Q200) upgrade with matching specs and improved ±1% tolerance.
Best Alternatives to 0402WGJ0183TCE
Find reliable substitutes for the 0402WGJ0183TCE, an 18kΩ 5% 0402 thick film resistor. This guide provides pin-compatible alternatives, including precision and automotive-grade upgrades, with detailed comparisons to ensure circuit compatibility.
AI replacement insight
Electrical risklow
Low for 1:1 matches; medium for parametric alternatives. Verify TCR and voltage ratings.
Package risklow
All reviewed candidates are in the same 0402 package, ensuring form and fit compatibility.
Can it be replaced directly?
Direct replacement for 0402WGJ0183TCE should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.
Best replacement path
Upgrade to an AEC-Q200 part like Yageo AC0402FR-0718KL for higher reliability, or use a general-purpose equivalent like FOJAN FRC0402F1802TS for a direct fit.
Main risk
The primary risk is selecting a part with a different nominal resistance or technology (thin film vs. thick film) without verifying its impact on circuit performance.
Recommended alternatives
5Alternative comparison matrix
| Feature / factor | 0402WGJ0183TCE | AC0402FR-0718KL | FRC0402F1802TS | FRC0402F1822TS | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resistance | 18kΩ | 18kΩ | 18kΩ | 18.2kΩ | 18kΩ / 18.2kΩ — Exact nominal resistance match.; FRC0402F1802TS: Exact nominal resistance match.; FRC0402F1822TS: 1.1% higher resistance, well within target's ±5% tolerance.; RT0402BRD0718KL: Exact nominal resistance match. |
| Tolerance | ±5% | ±1% | ±1% | ±1% | ±1% / ±0.1% — Tighter tolerance provides higher precision.; FRC0402F1802TS: Tighter tolerance provides higher precision.; FRC0402F1822TS: Tighter tolerance than target.; RT0402BRD0718KL: Significant precision upgrade. |
| Application | Commercial | AEC-Q200 | - | - | AEC-Q200 — Automotive qualification offers higher reliability. |
| Package | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 — Same package ensures physical compatibility.; FRC0402F1802TS: Same package ensures physical compatibility.; FRC0402F1822TS: Same package ensures physical compatibility.; RT0402BRD0718KL: Same package ensures physical compatibility. |
| Power | 1/16W | - | 1/16W | - | 1/16W — Power rating is identical. |
| Technology | Thick Film | - | Thick Film | - | Thick Film / Thin Film — Same resistor technology.; RT0402BRD0718KL: Different technology may affect noise and pulse performance. |
| Tcr | Not specified (likely ±100-200) | - | - | - | 25 ppm/°C — Superior temperature stability. |
Application & sourcing insights
Questions & answers
Verified drop-in options for 0402WGJ0183TCE 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.