
Yageo
An upgraded 33Ω 0402 resistor with tighter 0.1% tolerance and better TCR, but lacks AEC-Q200 qualification.
Reviewing alternatives for CRCW040233R0FKED, a popular AEC-Q200 qualified 33Ω, 1% tolerance, 0.063W thick film resistor in an 0402 package.
Lack of AEC-Q200 qualification on all candidates is a major risk for automotive or high-reliability applications.
Minor power rating differences exist. Some candidates have wider tolerance, which is a downgrade risk.
No direct drop-in replacement has been identified that matches all key parameters, including AEC-Q200 qualification. All candidates require engineering review.
For precision, RT0402BRD0733RL offers upgraded tolerance/TCR. For general use, WR04X33R0FTL is a close match. Both require checking AEC-Q200 needs.
The primary risk is the lack of AEC-Q200 qualification in all reviewed candidates, making them unsuitable for automotive applications without requalification.

Yageo
An upgraded 33Ω 0402 resistor with tighter 0.1% tolerance and better TCR, but lacks AEC-Q200 qualification.
| Feature / factor | CRCW040233R0FKED | RT0402BRD0733RL | WR04X33R0FTL | FRC0402J330 TS | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 (1005 metric) | 0402 | 0402 / 0402 (1005 metric) — Package size matches.; WR04X33R0FTL: Package size matches.; FRC0402J330 TS: Package size matches.; RC-02K330JT: Package size matches. |
| Tolerance | ±1.0% | ±0.1% | ±1.0% | ±5.0% | ±0.1% / ±1.0% / ±5.0% — Tighter tolerance is an upgrade.; WR04X33R0FTL: Resistance tolerance matches.; FRC0402J330 TS: Wider tolerance is a significant downgrade.; RC-02K330JT: Wider tolerance is a significant downgrade. |
| Tcr | ±100 ppm/K | 25 ppm/°C | - | - | 25 ppm/°C / ±100ppm/℃ — Lower TCR provides better stability.; RC-02K330JT: TCR matches target. |
| Power | 0.063 W | 0.0625 W | 0.0625 W | 0.0625 W | 0.0625 W — Slightly lower power rating.; WR04X33R0FTL: Slightly lower power rating.; FRC0402J330 TS: Slightly lower power rating. |
| Qualification | AEC-Q200 | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified — Target is AEC-Q200 qualified, candidate is not.; WR04X33R0FTL: Target is AEC-Q200 qualified, candidate is not.; FRC0402J330 TS: Target is AEC-Q200 qualified, candidate is not.; RC-02K330JT: Target is AEC-Q200 qualified, candidate is not. |
| Resistance | 33.0 Ω | - | 33.0 Ω | - | 33.0 Ω — Resistance value matches. |
For non-automotive applications, Yageo's RT0402BRD0733RL is an upgrade with tighter tolerance (0.1%) and better TCR. Walsin's WR04X33R0FTL is a very close parametric match.