
Yageo
This Yageo resistor is another strong pin-to-pin match with identical key electrical parameters and package.
Finding a substitute for the Viking Tech AR02BTC2003, a 200 kΩ ±0.1% 0402 precision resistor, requires matching its tight tolerance and stable thin film technology. This guide identifies direct replacements and highlights the risks of using lower-spec alternatives.
Using a part with 1% or 5% tolerance instead of 0.1% can cause circuit malfunction in precision applications.
The 0402 package is standardized, so physical compatibility is high among alternatives.
200kΩ 0.1% 0402 resistors are widely available from multiple manufacturers.
Yes, there are several pin-compatible replacements for the AR02BTC2003, with the Yageo RT0402BRE07200KL being a strong candidate.
The Yageo RT0402B series, such as RT0402BRE07200KL, offers a direct pin-compatible replacement with matching precision specifications.
The primary risk is substituting a general-purpose thick film resistor, which will have much looser tolerance and lower temperature stability.

Yageo
This Yageo resistor is another strong pin-to-pin match with identical key electrical parameters and package.
| Feature / factor | AR02BTC2003 | RT0402BRD07200KL | RT0402BRE07200KL | 0402WGJ0204TCE | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resistance | 200 kΩ | 200 kΩ | 200 kΩ | 200 kΩ | 200 kΩ — Resistance matches.; RT0402BRE07200KL: Resistance matches.; 0402WGJ0204TCE: Resistance value matches.; FRC0402J204 TS: Resistance value matches. |
| Tolerance | ±0.1% | ±0.1% | ±0.1% | ±5% | ±0.1% / ±5% — Precision tolerance matches.; RT0402BRE07200KL: Precision tolerance matches.; 0402WGJ0204TCE: Tolerance is much looser (5% vs 0.1%).; FRC0402J204 TS: Tolerance is much looser (5% vs 0.1%). |
| Technology | Thin Film | Thin Film | Thin Film | Thick Film | Thin Film / Thick Film / Thick Film (inferred) — Technology matches for stability.; RT0402BRE07200KL: Technology matches for stability.; 0402WGJ0204TCE: General purpose thick film vs precision thin film.; FRC0402J204 TS: General purpose thick film vs precision thin film. |
| Tcr | Unavailable (inferred low) | 25 ppm/°C | ±25 ppm/°C | Unavailable | 25 ppm/°C / ±25 ppm/°C / Unavailable / ±100 ppm/°C — Low TCR matches precision requirement.; RT0402BRE07200KL: Low TCR matches precision requirement.; 0402WGJ0204TCE: TCR is likely high for a thick film part.; FRC0402J204 TS: TCR is significantly higher, less stable. |
| Package | 0402 (1005 Metric) | 0402 | 0402 (1005 Metric) | - | 0402 / 0402 (1005 Metric) — Package size matches.; RT0402BRE07200KL: Package size matches. |
The best alternatives for AR02BTC2003 are Yageo's RT0402BRE07200KL and RT0402BRD07200KL. They are pin-compatible and match all key electrical specifications including resistance, tolerance, and technology.