RT0603BRD073K6L
Yageo
Needs validationhigh risk
Similar package and resistance, but uses Thin Film technology and is not automotive grade. Features tighter tolerance and TCR.
Best Alternatives to AC0603FR-073K6L
AC0603FR-073K6L is a 3.6kΩ, 1% tolerance, 0603 chip resistor qualified to AEC-Q200 for automotive use. Alternatives exist, but require careful review of qualification and parametric differences.
AI replacement insight
Electrical riskhigh
Using a non-AEC-Q200 part in an automotive design poses a high reliability risk.
Package risklow
All candidates share the same 0603 package, ensuring physical compatibility.
Sourcing risklow
Many general-purpose alternatives exist, but finding an AEC-Q200 qualified part with exact specs may be harder.
Can it be replaced directly?
No direct, drop-in replacement has been identified, as all candidates lack the target's critical AEC-Q200 automotive qualification.
Best replacement path
For non-automotive designs, RC0603FR-073K57L is a strong parametric match. For automotive use, a replacement must also be AEC-Q200 qualified.
Main risk
The primary risk is substituting a general-purpose resistor into an automotive application, which can compromise reliability and safety.
Recommended alternatives
6Alternative comparison matrix
| Feature / factor | AC0603FR-073K6L | RT0603BRD073K6L | FRC0603J362 TS | FRC0603F3571TS | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0603 | 0603 | 0603 | 0603 | 0603 — Form factor matches.; FRC0603J362 TS: Form factor matches.; FRC0603F3571TS: Form factor matches.; RC0603FR-073K57L: Form factor matches. |
| Resistance | 3.6kΩ | 3.6kΩ | 3.6kΩ | 3.57kΩ | 3.6kΩ / 3.57kΩ — Resistance value matches.; FRC0603J362 TS: Resistance value matches.; FRC0603F3571TS: Resistance is within 1% of target.; RC0603FR-073K57L: Resistance is within 1% of target. |
| Technology | Thick Film | Thin Film | - | - | Thin Film — Different technology may affect pulse handling. |
| Tolerance | ±1% | ±0.1% | ±5% | ±1% | ±0.1% / ±5% / ±1% — Candidate has tighter tolerance.; FRC0603J362 TS: Candidate has much wider tolerance.; FRC0603F3571TS: Tolerance matches.; RC0603FR-073K57L: Tolerance matches. |
| Tcr | ±100 ppm/°C | 25 ppm/°C | ±400 ppm/°C | - | 25 ppm/°C / ±400 ppm/°C / ±100 ppm/°C — Candidate has better temperature stability.; FRC0603J362 TS: Candidate has worse temperature stability.; RC0603FR-073K57L: TCR matches. |
| Application | AEC-Q200 | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard — Candidate is not AEC-Q200 qualified.; FRC0603J362 TS: Candidate is not AEC-Q200 qualified.; FRC0603F3571TS: Candidate is not AEC-Q200 qualified.; RC0603FR-073K57L: Candidate is not AEC-Q200 qualified. |
Application & sourcing insights
Questions & answers
For non-automotive circuits, Yageo's RC0603FR-073K57L offers a very close parametric match. For automotive applications, you must find an alternative that is also AEC-Q200 qualified.