
Viking Tech
AR03BTCX2501N is the closest 0603 precision match for AR03BTC2501.
AR03BTC2501 is a Viking 2.5kΩ 0603 precision thin-film resistor. The closest match found is AR03BTCX2501N, pending FAE review.
Tolerance and TCR drive accuracy.
Kept parts are 0603.
Passive resistor.
One same-series part has lifecycle conflict.
AR03BTCX2501N is the strongest candidate, but it is not marked datasheet-verified yet.
Start with AR03BTCX2501N, then verify datasheet pinout, voltage and land pattern.
Precision loss if using 1% thick-film alternatives.

Viking Tech
AR03BTCX2501N is the closest 0603 precision match for AR03BTC2501.
| Feature / factor | AR03BTC2501 | AR03BTCX2501N | 0603WAF2491T5E | FRC0603F2491TS | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0603 | 0603 | - | - | 0603 — same size |
| Pinout | 2 pins | 2 pins | - | - | 2 pins — datasheet pending |
| Resistance | 2.5kΩ | 2.5kΩ | - | - | 2.49kΩ — -0.4% |
| Tolerance | ±0.1% | ±0.1% | - | - | ±1% — 10x looser |
| Power | 0.0625W | 0.1W | - | - | 0.1W — meets rule |
| Tcr | ±25ppm/C | - | ±100ppm/C | - | ±100ppm/C — 4x worse |
Verified drop-in options for AR03BTC2501 are limited in the current batch. Review candidates marked Strong match or Datasheet verified, and validate package, pinout, and electrical limits before committing a BOM change.