Best Alternatives to 0603WAF2802T5E

Package: 0603UNI-ROYALChip Resistor - Surface MountResistance: 28 kΩTolerance: ±1%Power Rating: 0.1 W (1/10 W)Package / Case: 0603 (1608 Metric)Technology: Thick Film

0603WAF2802T5E is a 28kΩ ±1% 0603 thick film resistor. The closest catalog match found is FOJAN FRC0603F2802TS, pending FAE review.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskmedium

27kΩ to 30kΩ can change circuit behavior.

Package risklow

Kept parts list 0603 and 2 pins.

Firmware risklow

Passive resistor; no firmware.

Sourcing riskmedium

PDF checks are pending.

Can it be replaced directly?

Direct replacement for 0603WAF2802T5E should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.

Best replacement path

Use FRC0603F2802TS first; use other values only if the circuit allows resistance shift.

Main risk

Most alternates change resistance from 28kΩ.

Recommended alternatives

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FRC0603F2802TS package
Needs validationlow risk

FOJAN FRC0603F2802TS is the closest 28kΩ 0603 candidate pending FAE review.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factor0603WAF2802T5EFRC0603F2802TSFRC0603F2872TSFRC0603F3002TSCompatibility / risk
Package06030603--0603 — same case
Pinout2 pins2 pins--2 pins — chip resistor
Resistance28kΩ28kΩ--30kΩ — +7.1%
Power0.1W0.1W--0.1W — no extra margin
Tcr±100ppm/°C±100ppm/°C--±100ppm/°C — same TCR
Tolerance±1%-±1%-±1% — same tol

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

Verified drop-in options for 0603WAF2802T5E 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.