Best Alternatives to CRCW04021K00JNED

Package: 0402VishayChip Resistor - Surface MountResistance: 1 kΩTolerance: ±5%Power Rating: 0.063 WPackage / Case: 0402 (1005 Metric)Operating Temperature: -55 °C to +155 °C

CRCW04021K00JNED is a widely used AEC-Q200 qualified 1kΩ 0402 chip resistor from Vishay. Several pin-compatible alternatives are available, many of which offer significant upgrades in tolerance, power rating, and temperature stability.

AI replacement insight

Electrical risklow

Most candidates offer superior electrical specs (tighter tolerance, better TCR), which is a low-risk upgrade.

Package risklow

All recommended candidates use the same standard 0402 package, ensuring form and fit compatibility.

Sourcing riskhigh

Using a non-AEC-Q200 part in an automotive design can lead to qualification failure and reliability issues.

Can it be replaced directly?

Yes, CRCW04021K00FKED is a direct pin-compatible upgrade from the same manufacturer and series with better electrical characteristics.

Best replacement path

Use CRCW04021K00FKED for a direct upgrade within the same Vishay series, offering improved tolerance and TCR while retaining AEC-Q200 qualification.

Main risk

The primary risk is using a substitute that is not AEC-Q200 qualified in an automotive application where the original part was specified for it.

Recommended alternatives

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CRCW04021K00FKED package
Needs validationlow risk

AEC-Q200 qualified upgrade from the same series with tighter tolerance (±1%) and better TCR (±100ppm/K).

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorCRCW04021K00JNEDCRCW04021K00FKEDAC0402FR-7W1KLERA2AEB102XCompatibility / risk
Package04020402040204020402 — Identical package and pinout.; AC0402FR-7W1KL: Identical package and pinout.; ERA2AEB102X: Identical package and pinout.; HP02WAF1001TCE: Identical package and pinout.
Resistance1 kΩ1 kΩ--1 kΩ — Resistance matches.
Tolerance±5%±1%±1%±0.1%±1% / ±0.1% — Tighter tolerance is a safe upgrade.; AC0402FR-7W1KL: Tighter tolerance is a safe upgrade.; ERA2AEB102X: Significantly tighter tolerance.; HP02WAF1001TCE: Tighter tolerance is a safe upgrade.
Tcr±200 ppm/K±100 ppm/K±100 ppm/°C±25 ppm/°C±100 ppm/K / ±100 ppm/°C / ±25 ppm/°C — Improved temperature stability.; AC0402FR-7W1KL: Improved temperature stability.; ERA2AEB102X: Significantly improved temperature stability.
ApplicationAEC-Q200AEC-Q200AEC-Q200AEC-Q200AEC-Q200 / Not specified — Both parts are automotive qualified.; AC0402FR-7W1KL: Both parts are automotive qualified.; ERA2AEB102X: Both parts are automotive qualified.; HP02WAF1001TCE: Candidate is not specified as AEC-Q200.
Power0.063 W-0.125 W-0.125 W / 0.1 W — Higher power rating provides more design margin.; HP02WAF1001TCE: Higher power rating provides more margin.
TechnologyThick Film--Thin FilmThin Film — Thin film offers better stability and lower noise.

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Questions & answers

The best alternative is CRCW04021K00FKED. It is from the same Vishay CRCW series, is AEC-Q200 qualified, and offers a direct upgrade to ±1% tolerance and a ±100 ppm/K TCR.