
Viking Tech
Parametric alternative with same package, resistance, and TCR, but wider tolerance (±1%).
Finding a substitute for the ARG05BTC1004, a 1MΩ 0.1% precision thin film resistor, requires careful attention to tolerance and temperature coefficient (TCR). While several 0805 resistors match the resistance and power, they often have relaxed parameters.
Substituting a precision resistor with a general-purpose one can affect circuit performance, especially in analog signal paths or feedback loops.
All suitable candidates share the same 0805 package, ensuring physical compatibility.
No direct, drop-in replacement with identical precision (±0.1% tolerance, ±25ppm/°C TCR) was found among the candidates. All options are parametric downgrades requiring engineering review.
The closest option is ARG05FTC1004 from the same manufacturer, which matches all parameters except for a wider tolerance of ±1%. For applications requiring 0.1% precision, a new search for thin film resistors with matching TCR is needed.
The primary risk is loss of circuit accuracy due to wider resistance tolerance and higher temperature drift (TCR) from substitutes.

Viking Tech
Parametric alternative with same package, resistance, and TCR, but wider tolerance (±1%).
| Feature / factor | ARG05BTC1004 | ARG05FTC1004 | AC0805FR-071ML | Alt 3 | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0805 | 0805 | 0805 | 0805 — Matches target package.; AC0805FR-071ML: Matches target package. | |
| Resistance | 1MΩ | 1MΩ | - | 1MΩ — Matches target resistance. | |
| Tolerance | ±0.1% | ±1% | ±1% | ±1% — Wider tolerance than target's ±0.1%.; AC0805FR-071ML: Wider tolerance than target's ±0.1%. | |
| Tcr | ±25ppm/°C | ±25 ppm/°C | ±100 ppm/°C | ±25 ppm/°C / ±100 ppm/°C — Matches target TCR.; AC0805FR-071ML: Higher TCR than target's ±25ppm/°C. | |
| Technology | Thin Film | Thin Film | Thick Film | Thin Film / Thick Film — Matches target technology.; AC0805FR-071ML: Different technology from target's Thin Film. |
The Viking Tech ARG05FTC1004 is the closest alternative, sharing the same technology and TCR, but with a relaxed tolerance of ±1%. If ±0.1% tolerance is critical, this part is not a direct replacement.