
RALEC
A general purpose resistor with matching electricals but not automotive grade.
Yageo's AF0402FR-071KL is an AEC-Q200 qualified, anti-sulfur thick film resistor for automotive applications. Finding a substitute requires matching not only the electrical parameters but also these critical reliability and environmental qualifications.
Risk of failure if used in applications requiring automotive grade reliability or sulfur resistance.
All candidates share the same 0402 package, ensuring physical compatibility.
No direct, drop-in replacement has been identified among the candidates, as none are confirmed to be both AEC-Q200 qualified and anti-sulfurated.
Search for another AEC-Q200 qualified, anti-sulfurated 0402 1kΩ 1% resistor from Yageo's 'AF' series or an equivalent series from another manufacturer.
Using a non-automotive, non-anti-sulfur resistor can lead to premature component failure in automotive or high-sulfur industrial environments.

RALEC
A general purpose resistor with matching electricals but not automotive grade.
| Feature / factor | AF0402FR-071KL | RTT021001FTH | WR04X1001FTL | RT0402BRB071KL | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 (1005 metric) | 0402 | 0402 / 0402 (1005 metric) — Package size matches.; WR04X1001FTL: Package size matches.; RT0402BRB071KL: Package size matches.; RT0402BRE071KL: Package size matches. |
| Resistance | 1 kΩ | 1 kΩ | 1 kΩ | - | 1 kΩ — Resistance matches.; WR04X1001FTL: Resistance matches. |
| Tolerance | ±1% | ±1% | ±1% | ±0.1% | ±1% / ±0.1% — Tolerance matches.; WR04X1001FTL: Tolerance matches.; RT0402BRB071KL: Tighter tolerance may be an upgrade.; RT0402BRE071KL: Tighter tolerance may be an upgrade. |
| Application | AEC-Q200, Anti-Sulfurated | General Purpose | General Purpose | General Purpose | General Purpose — Lacks automotive grade qualification.; WR04X1001FTL: Lacks automotive grade qualification.; RT0402BRB071KL: Lacks automotive grade qualification.; RT0402BRE071KL: Lacks automotive grade qualification. |
| Tcr | ±100 ppm/°C | - | ≤ ±100 ppm/°C | 10 ppm/°C | ≤ ±100 ppm/°C / 10 ppm/°C / 50 ppm/°C — Temperature coefficient matches.; RT0402BRB071KL: Much lower TCR provides high stability.; RT0402BRE071KL: Lower TCR provides better stability. |
| Technology | Thick Film | - | - | Thin Film | Thin Film — Different technology may affect performance.; RT0402BRE071KL: Different technology may affect performance. |
The best alternative is another resistor that is also AEC-Q200 qualified and anti-sulfurated, such as a different part from Yageo's AF series or a competitor's equivalent automotive series. A general-purpose resistor is not a safe substitute for automotive applications.