RC0603FR-078K87L
Yageo
Needs validationlow risk
A pin-compatible 0603 resistor with matching 8.87kΩ resistance, 1% tolerance, and 0.1W power rating from Yageo.
Best Alternatives to 0603WAF8871T5E
Find direct and parametric alternatives for the 0603WAF8871T5E, an 8.87kΩ 1% 0.1W 0603 thick film resistor. Review key parameter differences before substitution.
AI replacement insight
Package risklow
All suggested alternatives are in the same 0603 package.
Electrical riskmedium
Risk is low for direct matches, but medium for parametric alternatives due to resistance deviation.
Can it be replaced directly?
Direct replacement for 0603WAF8871T5E should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.
Best replacement path
The most direct path is RC0603FR-078K87L, which matches all critical specifications. Parametric alternatives require circuit analysis.
Main risk
The main risk is using a parametric alternative with a different resistance value, which could alter circuit behavior and requires validation.
Recommended alternatives
5Alternative comparison matrix
| Feature / factor | 0603WAF8871T5E | RC0603FR-078K87L | FRC0603F9091TS | RC0603FR-078K45L | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0603 | 0603 | 0603 | 0603 | 0603 — Identical package size.; FRC0603F9091TS: Identical package size.; RC0603FR-078K45L: Identical package size.; SCR0603F9K31: Identical package size. |
| Resistance | 8.87 kΩ | 8.87 kΩ | 9.09 kΩ | 8.45 kΩ | 8.87 kΩ / 9.09 kΩ / 8.45 kΩ / 9.31 kΩ — Exact resistance match.; FRC0603F9091TS: Resistance is ~2.5% higher.; RC0603FR-078K45L: Resistance is ~4.7% lower.; SCR0603F9K31: Resistance is ~5% higher. |
| Tolerance | ±1% | ±1% | - | - | ±1% — Identical tolerance.; SCR0603F9K31: Identical tolerance. |
| Power | 0.1 W | 0.1 W | 0.1 W | 0.1 W | 0.1 W — Identical power rating.; FRC0603F9091TS: Identical power rating.; RC0603FR-078K45L: Identical power rating.; SCR0603F9K31: Identical power rating. |
| Tcr | ±100 ppm/°C | ±100 ppm/°C | - | - | ±100 ppm/°C — Identical temperature coefficient. |
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Questions & answers
Verified drop-in options for 0603WAF8871T5E 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.