Best Alternatives to AC0402FR-072K7L

Package: 0402 (1005 Metric)YageoChip Resistor - Surface MountSeries: ACPackage: Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT) Digi-Reel®Resistance: 2.7 kOhmsTolerance: ±1%Composition: Thick Film

Finding a substitute for the Yageo AC0402FR-072K7L 2.7kΩ resistor requires careful attention to its AEC-Q200 automotive qualification. While several commercial-grade alternatives exist, they may not be suitable for high-reliability automotive environments.

AI replacement insight

Sourcing riskhigh

Substituting a non-AEC-Q200 part for an automotive-grade one creates a major compliance and reliability risk.

Electrical riskmedium

Some candidates have different resistance values or wider tolerances, requiring circuit re-evaluation.

Can it be replaced directly?

No direct, fully equivalent replacement was found among the candidates. The target's AEC-Q200 qualification is a critical feature not present in the alternatives.

Best replacement path

Search for 2.7kΩ 1% 0402 resistors specifically filtered for AEC-Q200 qualification from manufacturers like Yageo (AC series), Vishay (AC series), or Panasonic (ERJ-A series).

Main risk

Using a commercial-grade resistor in an automotive application can lead to premature failure under thermal stress or vibration, compromising system safety and reliability.

Recommended alternatives

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FRC0402F2701TS package
Needs validationhigh risk

Functional alternative with same core electricals but is commercial grade, not automotive.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorAC0402FR-072K7LFRC0402F2701TSFRC0402F2551TSFRC0402F2801TSCompatibility / risk
QualificationAEC-Q200CommercialCommercialCommercialCommercial — Target is AEC-Q200 qualified for automotive use.; FRC0402F2551TS: Target is AEC-Q200 qualified.; FRC0402F2801TS: Target is AEC-Q200 qualified.; RT0402BRD072K49L: Target is AEC-Q200 qualified.
Resistance2.7 kΩ2.7 kΩ2.55 kΩ2.8 kΩ2.7 kΩ / 2.55 kΩ / 2.8 kΩ / 2.49 kΩ — matched; FRC0402F2551TS: Resistance differs by -5.5%, check circuit tolerance.; FRC0402F2801TS: Resistance differs by +3.7%, check circuit tolerance.; RT0402BRD072K49L: Resistance differs by -7.7%, may require circuit redesign.
Tolerance±1%±1%±1%±1%±1% / ±0.1% — matched; FRC0402F2551TS: matched; FRC0402F2801TS: matched; RT0402BRD072K49L: Higher precision than target.
Tcr±100 ppm/°C±100 ppm/°C--±100 ppm/°C / 25 ppm/°C — matched; RT0402BRD072K49L: Better temperature stability.
Package04020402--0402 — matched
TechnologyThick Film---Thin Film — May affect pulse handling or high-frequency behavior.

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Questions & answers

The best alternative is another 2.7kΩ, 1%, 1/16W, 0402 resistor that is also AEC-Q200 qualified. Commercial-grade parts like FRC0402F2701TS match electrically but lack automotive rating.