Best Alternatives to 0603WAF4020T5E

Package: 0603UNI-ROYALChip Resistor - Surface MountResistance: 402 ΩTolerance: ±1%Power Rating: 0.1 WPackage/Case: 0603Technology: Thick Film

0603WAF4020T5E is a general-purpose 0.1W thick film chip resistor from UNI-ROYAL, featuring a 402Ω resistance, ±1% tolerance, and a standard 0603 package. This page provides verified alternatives and parametric options.

AI replacement insight

Package risklow

All suggested alternatives use the same 0603 package, ensuring form and fit compatibility.

Electrical riskmedium

Resistance value must be carefully checked. Using a part with a different value can alter circuit behavior.

Can it be replaced directly?

Yes, FRC0603F4020TS by FOJAN is a direct, pin-to-pin replacement for 0603WAF4020T5E.

Best replacement path

The best replacement is FRC0603F4020TS, which matches all key electrical and physical parameters.

Main risk

The primary risk when substituting this part is a mismatch in resistance value. Several alternatives have similar packages but different resistances.

Recommended alternatives

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FRC0603F4020TS package
Needs validationlow risk

A pin-compatible 402Ω 1% 0.1W resistor in the same 0603 package. All key parameters match.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factor0603WAF4020T5EFRC0603F4020TS0603WAF4220T5E0603WAF4420T5ECompatibility / risk
Resistance402 Ω402 Ω422 Ω442 Ω402 Ω / 422 Ω / 442 Ω / 390 Ω — Exact match.; 0603WAF4220T5E: Candidate resistance is ~5% higher. Circuit tolerance must be verified.; 0603WAF4420T5E: Candidate resistance is ~10% higher. Circuit tolerance must be verified.; FRC0603F3900TS: Candidate resistance is ~3% lower. Circuit tolerance must be verified.
Tolerance±1%±1%±1%±1%±1% — Exact match.; 0603WAF4220T5E: Exact match.; 0603WAF4420T5E: Exact match.; FRC0603F3900TS: Exact match.
Power0.1W0.1W0.1W0.1W0.1W — Exact match.; 0603WAF4220T5E: Exact match.; 0603WAF4420T5E: Exact match.; FRC0603F3900TS: Exact match.
Package06030603060306030603 — Exact match.; 0603WAF4220T5E: Exact match.; 0603WAF4420T5E: Exact match.; FRC0603F3900TS: Exact match.
TechnologyThick FilmThick Film--Thick Film — Exact match.

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Questions & answers

The best alternative for 0603WAF4020T5E is FRC0603F4020TS. It is a pin-compatible replacement with identical resistance, tolerance, power rating, and package.