Best Alternatives to 0603WAF3652T5E

Package: 0603UNI-ROYALChip Resistor - Surface MountResistance: 36.5 kΩTolerance: ±1%Power Rating: 0.1 WPackage / Case: 0603 (1608 Metric)Technology: Thick Film

0603WAF3652T5E is a 36.5kΩ 1% 0603 thick film resistor. Listed alternatives are parametric only and need review.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskmedium

all kept parts change resistance

Package risklow

kept parts are 0603, 2-pin

Firmware risklow

passive resistor

Sourcing risklow

kept parts are active

Can it be replaced directly?

Direct replacement for 0603WAF3652T5E should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.

Best replacement path

Use an exact 36.5kΩ 0603 1% part if possible; otherwise review FRC0603F3602TS first.

Main risk

Nominal resistance changes the circuit setpoint.

Recommended alternatives

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FRC0603F3602TS package
Needs validationmedium risk

36kΩ 0603 resistor candidate; use only if value shift is acceptable.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factor0603WAF3652T5EFRC0603F3602TS0603WAF3832T5E0603WAF3902T5ECompatibility / risk
Package06030603--0603 — same size
Pinout2 pins2 pins--2 pins — resistor
Resistance36.5kΩ36kΩ--38.3kΩ — +4.93%
Power0.1W0.1W--0.1W — no 1.5x margin
Tcr±100ppm/°C±100ppm/°C--missing — not in artifact specs

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

Verified drop-in options for 0603WAF3652T5E 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.