FRC0603F8203TS
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Needs validationlow risk
Strong candidate with matching package, power, and tolerance; resistance is 820kΩ, a minor deviation from 825kΩ.
Best Alternatives to 0603WAF8253T5E
0603WAF8253T5E is a standard 0603 thick film chip resistor with an 825kΩ resistance and ±1% tolerance. Several excellent alternatives are available, with the most common being 820kΩ resistors that match all other key specifications.
AI replacement insight
Electrical risklow
Resistance value is slightly different but likely within circuit tolerance. Other parameters match.
Package risklow
All strong candidates share the same 0603 package, ensuring form and fit compatibility.
Sourcing risklow
The 820kΩ value is a more common standard E24 value, potentially improving availability.
Can it be replaced directly?
Yes, several strong candidates exist. FRC0603F8203TS and RS-03K8203FT are excellent choices with a negligible resistance difference.
Best replacement path
Use a standard 820kΩ, 1% tolerance, 0.1W, 0603 thick film resistor like FRC0603F8203TS or RS-03K8203FT.
Main risk
The primary risk is the minor deviation in resistance value from 825kΩ to 820kΩ (-0.6%), which is acceptable for most general-purpose applications.
Recommended alternatives
3Alternative comparison matrix
| Feature / factor | 0603WAF8253T5E | FRC0603F8203TS | RS-03K8203FT | RT0603BRD07820KL | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resistance | 825 kΩ | 820 kΩ | 820 kΩ | 820 kΩ | 820 kΩ — -0.6% deviation, within tolerance band overlap of a 1% part.; RS-03K8203FT: -0.6% deviation, within tolerance band overlap of a 1% part.; RT0603BRD07820KL: -0.6% deviation. |
| Tolerance | ±1% | ±1% | ±1% | ±0.1% | ±1% / ±0.1% — matched; RS-03K8203FT: matched; RT0603BRD07820KL: Tighter tolerance is an upgrade. |
| Power | 0.1 W | 0.1 W | 0.1 W | 0.1 W | 0.1 W — matched; RS-03K8203FT: matched; RT0603BRD07820KL: Artifact data shows 1.0W, likely an error. Part number indicates 0.1W. |
| Technology | Thick Film | Thick Film | - | Thin Film | Thick Film / Thin Film — matched; RT0603BRD07820KL: May offer better stability/noise but different pulse handling. |
| Package | 0603 | 0603 | 0603 | 0603 | 0603 — matched; RS-03K8203FT: matched; RT0603BRD07820KL: matched |
| Tcr | ±100 ppm/°C | - | ±100ppm/℃ | - | ±100ppm/℃ — matched |
Application & sourcing insights
Questions & answers
Verified drop-in options for 0603WAF8253T5E 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.