Best Alternatives to AC0402FR-073K9L

Package: 0402 (1005 Metric)YageoChip Resistor - Surface MountSeries: ACPackage: Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT) Digi-Reel®Resistance: 3.9 kOhmsTolerance: ±1%Composition: Thick Film

AC0402FR-073K9L is an automotive-grade 3.9kΩ resistor. Finding a substitute requires matching its electrical specs, 0402 package, and critically, the AEC-Q200 qualification for reliability in vehicle systems.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskhigh

Using a non-AEC-Q200 part in an automotive application poses a high reliability risk.

Package risklow

Package is a standard 0402, so physical fit is not a primary concern.

Can it be replaced directly?

No direct drop-in replacement has been identified, as all reviewed candidates lack the target's critical AEC-Q200 automotive qualification.

Best replacement path

Find an alternative 3.9kΩ, 1%, 1/16W, 0402 resistor that is also AEC-Q200 qualified, ideally from Yageo's 'AC' series.

Main risk

Using a non-qualified component in an automotive system can lead to premature failure and reliability issues.

Recommended alternatives

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FRC0402F3901TS package
Needs validationhigh risk

Parametrically similar general-purpose resistor but lacks the target's critical AEC-Q200 automotive qualification.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorAC0402FR-073K9LFRC0402F3901TSRT0402BRD073K9LAlt 3Compatibility / risk
Package0402040204020402 — Package size matches.; RT0402BRD073K9L: Package size matches.
ApplicationAEC-Q200NoneNoneNone — Candidate is not AEC-Q200 qualified.; RT0402BRD073K9L: Candidate is not AEC-Q200 qualified.
Resistance3.9 kΩ3.9 kΩ-3.9 kΩ — Resistance value matches.
Tolerance±1%±1%±0.1%±1% / ±0.1% — Tolerance matches.; RT0402BRD073K9L: Candidate has tighter tolerance.
Power1/16 W1/16 W-1/16 W — Power rating matches.
TechnologyThick Film-Thin FilmThin Film — Different resistor technology may affect performance.
Tcr±100 ppm/°C-25 ppm/°C25 ppm/°C — Candidate has better temperature stability.

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

For non-automotive use, FRC0402F3901TS is parametrically similar. For automotive use, a replacement must be AEC-Q200 qualified; search for another part in Yageo's 'AC' series.