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Best Alternatives to AC0402FR-072K2L

Package: 0402 (1005 Metric)yageo-corporationChip Resistor - Surface MountSeries: ACPackage: Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT) Digi-Reel®Resistance: 2.2 kOhmsTolerance: ±1%Composition: Thick Film

AC0402FR-072K2L is a 0402 automotive 2.2 kΩ thick-film resistor. Listed alternatives need review, mainly for package or value changes.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskmedium

Some options change resistance.

Package riskhigh

Best electrical match is 0603.

Firmware risklow

Passive resistor.

Sourcing risklow

Kept parts are active.

Can it be replaced directly?

Direct replacement for AC0402FR-072K2L should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.

Best replacement path

Use AC0603FR-072K2L only if a 0603 footprint is acceptable.

Main risk

Package mismatch is the main risk.

Recommended alternatives

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AC0603FR-072K2L package
AC0603FR-072K2L

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Needs validationmedium risk

AC0603FR-072K2L matches 2.2 kΩ but uses a larger 0603 package.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorAC0402FR-072K2LAC0603FR-072K2LAC0603FR-072KLAlt 3Compatibility / risk
Package04020603-0603 — not same footprint
Pinout2 terminals2 terminals-2 terminals — chip resistor
Resistance2.2 kΩ2.2 kΩ-2 kΩ — about -9%
Tolerance±1%±1%-±1% — same tolerance
Power1/16 W1/10 W-1/10 W — higher rating
Tcr±100 ppm/°C-±100 ppm/°C±100 ppm/°C — same TCR

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

Verified drop-in options for AC0402FR-072K2L 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.