
Yageo
An automotive, anti-sulfurated resistor that matches features but has lower power and voltage ratings.
Finding a substitute for the Yageo AC0402FR-7W1KL requires careful attention to its key features: a high power rating (1/8W) for its 0402 size and AEC-Q200 automotive qualification. Many alternatives match the resistance and package but fall short on these critical electrical and reliability specifications.
Most alternatives have lower power and voltage ratings.
All candidates match the 0402 package.
Replacing an automotive-grade part with a commercial one introduces reliability and compliance risks.
No direct, drop-in replacement with identical or better ratings was found. All reviewed candidates require compromises on power, voltage, or automotive qualification.
The best path is to use another AEC-Q200 qualified resistor, but this will likely require accepting a lower power or voltage rating. Yageo's AF0402FR-071KL is functionally closest but requires derating analysis.
The primary risk is using a substitute with a lower power (1/16W vs 1/8W) or voltage (50V vs 75V) rating, which could lead to component failure in demanding automotive applications.

Yageo
An automotive, anti-sulfurated resistor that matches features but has lower power and voltage ratings.
| Feature / factor | AC0402FR-7W1KL | AF0402FR-071KL | AT0402BRD071KL | RC0402FR-7W1KL | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | AEC-Q200 | AEC-Q200, Anti-Sulfurated | AEC-Q200 | Commercial | AEC-Q200, Anti-Sulfurated / Commercial — Both are automotive grade and anti-sulfurated.; AT0402BRD071KL: Both are automotive grade.; RC0402FR-7W1KL: Target is automotive grade (AEC-Q200).; RTT021001FTH: Target is automotive grade (AEC-Q200). |
| Resistance | 1 kΩ, ±1% | 1 kΩ, ±1% | - | - | 1 kΩ, ±1% — Resistance and tolerance match.; RTT021001FTH: Resistance and tolerance match. |
| Power | 0.125 W (1/8 W) | 0.0625 W (1/16 W) | 0.0625 W (1/16 W) | 0.125 W | 0.0625 W (1/16 W) / 0.125 W — Candidate power rating is lower.; AT0402BRD071KL: Candidate power rating is lower.; RC0402FR-7W1KL: Power rating matches, but offers no margin.; RTT021001FTH: Candidate power rating is lower. |
| Voltage | 75 V | 50 V | 50 V | 50 V | 50 V — Candidate voltage rating is lower.; AT0402BRD071KL: Candidate voltage rating is lower.; RC0402FR-7W1KL: Candidate voltage rating is lower.; RTT021001FTH: Candidate voltage rating is lower. |
| Tolerance | ±1%, ±100 ppm/°C | - | ±0.1%, ±25 ppm/°C | - | ±0.1%, ±25 ppm/°C — Higher precision and better TCR. |
| Technology | Thick Film | - | Thin Film | - | Thin Film — Different resistor technology may affect performance. |
| Package | 0402 (1005 Metric) | - | - | 0402 | 0402 — Form factor matches.; RTT021001FTH: Form factor matches. |
No direct drop-in replacement was found. The closest functional alternative is Yageo's AF0402FR-071KL, which is also AEC-Q200 qualified but has lower power (1/16W) and voltage (50V) ratings that must be verified for your application.