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Best Alternatives to 0402WGJ0204TCE

Package: 0402UNI-ROYALChip Resistor - Surface MountResistance: 200 kΩTolerance: ±5%Power Rating: 1/16 WPackage/Case: 0402Technology: Thick Film

0402WGJ0204TCE is a general-purpose 200kΩ, 5%, 1/16W thick film resistor in an 0402 package. Several alternatives are available, including direct pin-compatible replacements and high-precision upgrade options.

AI replacement insight

Package risklow

All suggested alternatives are in the same 0402 package.

Electrical riskmedium

Some options have different technology or resistance values, requiring engineering review.

Can it be replaced directly?

Yes, FRC0402J204 TS from FOJAN is a direct, pin-compatible replacement for 0402WGJ0204TCE, sharing all key specifications.

Best replacement path

FRC0402J204 TS is a direct pin-for-pin replacement. For higher precision, consider thin film parts like RT0402BRE07200KL.

Main risk

The primary risk when substituting is choosing a part with a different technology (Thin Film vs. Thick Film) or a different resistance value.

Recommended alternatives

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Needs validationlow risk

Pin-compatible thick film resistor with identical key parameters from FOJAN.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factor0402WGJ0204TCEFRC0402J204 TSAR02BTC2003RT0402BRD07200KLCompatibility / risk
Resistance200kΩ200kΩ200kΩ200kΩ200kΩ — Identical resistance value.; AR02BTC2003: Identical resistance value.; RT0402BRD07200KL: Identical resistance value.; RT0402BRE07200KL: Identical resistance value.
Tolerance±5%±5%±0.1%±0.1%±5% / ±0.1% — Identical tolerance.; AR02BTC2003: Tighter tolerance is an upgrade.; RT0402BRD07200KL: Tighter tolerance is an upgrade.; RT0402BRE07200KL: Tighter tolerance is an upgrade.
Power1/16W1/16W--1/16W — Identical power rating.
TechnologyThick FilmThick FilmThin FilmThin FilmThick Film / Thin Film — Same resistor technology.; AR02BTC2003: Different technology may affect pulse handling or noise.; RT0402BRD07200KL: Different technology may affect pulse handling or noise.; RT0402BRE07200KL: Different technology may affect pulse handling or noise.
Package04020402040204020402 — Identical package size.; AR02BTC2003: Identical package size.; RT0402BRD07200KL: Identical package size.; RT0402BRE07200KL: Identical package size.
TcrNot specified--25 ppm/°C25 ppm/°C / ±25 ppm/°C — Superior temperature stability.; RT0402BRE07200KL: Superior temperature stability.

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Questions & answers

The best direct alternative is FRC0402J204 TS, which matches all key specifications including resistance, tolerance, power, and package. For applications needing higher precision, RT0402BRE07200KL is a good upgrade path.