MFR-25FTF52-1K
Yageo
Needs validationlow risk
A direct upgrade with identical power rating and tighter ±1% tolerance in a compatible axial package.
Best Alternatives to CFR0W4J0102A50
CFR0W4J0102A50 is a general-purpose 1kΩ 5% 1/4W carbon film resistor. Several metal film resistors from Yageo serve as excellent upgrades, offering tighter tolerance and better stability in a compatible axial package.
AI replacement insight
Electrical risklow
Candidates are upgrades in tolerance and technology.
Package risklow
All suggested alternatives are in compatible axial packages.
Sourcing risklow
Candidates are common parts from a major manufacturer.
Can it be replaced directly?
Yes, Yageo MFR-25FTF52-1K is a direct upgrade, matching the 1kΩ resistance, 1/4W power, and axial package, while providing a better ±1% tolerance.
Best replacement path
Use a metal film resistor like Yageo's MFR-25FTF52-1K, which matches the power rating and offers improved tolerance.
Main risk
The primary risk is minimal as the replacements are upgrades. However, ensure the physical body size of any higher-power alternatives fits the PCB layout.
Recommended alternatives
4Alternative comparison matrix
| Feature / factor | CFR0W4J0102A50 | MFR-25FTF52-1K | MFR-25FBF52-1K | MF0207FTE52-1K | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resistance | 1kΩ | 1kΩ | 1kΩ | 1kΩ | 1kΩ — Resistance matches target.; MFR-25FBF52-1K: Resistance matches target.; MF0207FTE52-1K: Resistance matches target.; MFR50SFTE52-1K: Resistance matches target. |
| Power | 0.25W | 0.25W | 0.25W | 0.6W | 0.25W / 0.6W / 0.5W — Power rating matches target.; MFR-25FBF52-1K: Power rating matches target. Data corrected from inconsistent source value of 1.0W.; MF0207FTE52-1K: Higher power rating provides increased design margin.; MFR50SFTE52-1K: Higher power rating provides increased design margin. |
| Tolerance | ±5% | ±1% | ±1% | ±1% | ±1% — Tighter tolerance provides higher precision.; MFR-25FBF52-1K: Tighter tolerance provides higher precision.; MF0207FTE52-1K: Tighter tolerance provides higher precision.; MFR50SFTE52-1K: Tighter tolerance provides higher precision. |
| Technology | Carbon Film | Metal Film | Metal Film | Metal Film | Metal Film — Metal film offers better stability, TCR, and lower noise.; MFR-25FBF52-1K: Metal film offers better stability, TCR, and lower noise.; MF0207FTE52-1K: Metal film offers better stability and lower noise.; MFR50SFTE52-1K: Metal film offers better stability and lower noise. |
| Package | Axial | Axial | Axial | Axial | Axial — Package style matches.; MFR-25FBF52-1K: Package style matches.; MF0207FTE52-1K: Package style matches; 0207 body size is compatible with standard 1/4W.; MFR50SFTE52-1K: Package style matches; small 1/2W body size is compatible with standard 1/4W. |
Application & sourcing insights
Questions & answers
The Yageo MFR-25FTF52-1K is an excellent alternative. It's a metal film resistor with the same 1kΩ resistance and 1/4W power rating but a tighter ±1% tolerance.