
Yageo
An excellent upgrade with better TCR and power rating in the same 0603 package.
Viking Tech's AR03BTD1002 is a 10kΩ precision thin film resistor in a 0603 package, featuring a tight ±0.1% tolerance and ±50ppm/°C TCR. Finding a replacement requires matching these precision characteristics.
Using a part with worse tolerance (e.g., >0.1%) or TCR will impact precision.
The 0603 package is standard, but land patterns should always be verified.
Yes, Yageo AT0603BRD0710KL is a strong candidate that meets or exceeds all key specifications of the AR03BTD1002, including resistance, tolerance, and package size.
Yageo's AT0603BRD0710KL offers an upgrade path with a better TCR (±25ppm/°C) and higher power rating (1/10W) while matching the critical 10kΩ resistance and ±0.1% tolerance.
The primary risk when substituting is using a part with a looser tolerance or higher TCR, which can degrade circuit accuracy.

Yageo
An excellent upgrade with better TCR and power rating in the same 0603 package.
| Feature / factor | AR03BTD1002 | AT0603BRD0710KL | RT0603DRD0710KL | MCT06030C1002FP500 | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resistance | 10kΩ | 10kΩ | - | - | 10kΩ — Resistance matches. |
| Tolerance | ±0.1% | ±0.1% | ±0.5% | ±1% | ±0.1% / ±0.5% / ±1% — Precision tolerance matches.; RT0603DRD0710KL: Tolerance is 5x looser than target.; MCT06030C1002FP500: Tolerance is 10x looser than target. |
| Power | 1/16W | 1/10W | 1/10W | - | 1/10W — Higher power rating provides more margin.; RT0603DRD0710KL: Power rating is higher. |
| Tcr | ±50ppm/°C | ±25 ppm/°C | 25 ppm/°C | ±50 ppm/K | ±25 ppm/°C / ±50 ppm/K — Improved TCR increases stability over temperature.; RT0603DRD0710KL: TCR is better than target.; MCT06030C1002FP500: TCR matches target. |
| Package | 0603 | 0603 | 0603 | - | 0603 — Package size matches.; RT0603DRD0710KL: Package size matches. |
| Technology | Thin Film | - | - | Thin Film | Thin Film — Technology matches. |
Yageo AT0603BRD0710KL is an excellent alternative, offering an upgrade in temperature stability (TCR) and power handling while matching the 10kΩ resistance and ±0.1% tolerance.