Best Alternatives to AC0402FR-078K2L

Package: 0402 (1005 Metric)YageoChip Resistor - Surface MountSeries: ACPackage: Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT); Digi-Reel®Resistance: 8.2 kOhmsTolerance: ±1%Composition: Thick Film

Finding a substitute for the Yageo AC0402FR-078K2L, an 8.2 kΩ 1% 1/16W 0402 resistor, requires careful attention to its AEC-Q200 automotive qualification. While many parts match electrically, few meet this critical reliability standard.

AI replacement insight

Sourcing riskhigh

Substituting a commercial part for an automotive one can violate design and safety requirements.

Electrical riskmedium

Some candidates have different resistance values or technology (thin film) that require circuit analysis.

Package risklow

All candidates match the 0402 package, ensuring physical compatibility.

Can it be replaced directly?

No direct, AEC-Q200 qualified replacements were found among the candidates. All proposed alternatives are commercial grade and present a risk in automotive applications.

Best replacement path

Use a commercial-grade part like FRC0402F8201TS for non-automotive applications after verification. For automotive use, source an AEC-Q200 qualified part.

Main risk

The primary risk is using a non-automotive qualified component in a system requiring AEC-Q200 reliability, which can lead to premature failure.

Recommended alternatives

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CR-02FL6---8K2 package
CR-02FL6---8K2

Viking Tech

Needs validationhigh risk

A close parametric match in a 0402 package, but is not automotive grade.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorAC0402FR-078K2LCR-02FL6---8K2FRC0402F8201TSRT0402BRD078K2LCompatibility / risk
Package04020402040204020402 — Package size matches.; FRC0402F8201TS: Package size matches.; RT0402BRD078K2L: Package size matches.
Resistance8.2 kΩ8.2 kΩ8.2 kΩ8.2 kΩ8.2 kΩ — Resistance value matches.; FRC0402F8201TS: Resistance value matches.; RT0402BRD078K2L: Resistance value matches.
Tolerance±1%±1%±1%±0.1%±1% / ±0.1% — Tolerance matches.; FRC0402F8201TS: Tolerance matches.; RT0402BRD078K2L: Candidate has tighter tolerance.
ApplicationAEC-Q200CommercialCommercialCommercialCommercial — Candidate is not AEC-Q200 qualified.; FRC0402F8201TS: Candidate is not AEC-Q200 qualified.; RT0402BRD078K2L: Candidate is not AEC-Q200 qualified.
Tcr±100 ppm/°C--25 ppm/°C25 ppm/°C — Candidate has a better temperature coefficient.
TechnologyThick Film--Thin FilmThin Film — Different resistor technology may affect performance.

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

For non-automotive applications, FRC0402F8201TS by FOJAN is a strong parametric match. For automotive use, no direct replacement was found; you must source another AEC-Q200 part.