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Best Alternatives to CRCW06031K87FKEA

Package: 0603 (1608 Metric)VishayChip Resistor - Surface MountResistance: 1.87 kΩTolerance: ±1%Power Rating: 0.1 WPackage / Case: 0603 (1608 Metric)Temperature Coefficient: ±100 ppm/K

Find pin-compatible and parametric alternatives for the Vishay CRCW06031K87FKEA, a 1.87kΩ 1% 0.1W 0603 thick film resistor. Review key parameter differences to ensure application suitability.

AI replacement insight

Electrical risklow

Low for exact matches; medium for parametric alternatives, requiring circuit analysis.

Package risklow

All candidates use the common 0603 package, but land pattern verification is always prudent.

Can it be replaced directly?

Direct replacement for CRCW06031K87FKEA should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.

Best replacement path

The most direct replacement is a part with the exact 1.87kΩ resistance, like UNI-ROYAL's 0603WAF1871T5E, to maintain circuit performance.

Main risk

The main risk is using a substitute with a different resistance value, which can alter circuit behavior, especially in feedback, timing, or divider circuits.

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UNI-ROYAL

Needs validationlow risk

Strong pin-to-pin alternative with matching key electrical parameters and 0603 package.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorCRCW06031K87FKEA0603WAF1871T5EFRC0603F1821TSRC0603FR-071K91LCompatibility / risk
Package0603 (1608 Metric)0603060306030603 — Standard 0603 package match.; FRC0603F1821TS: Standard 0603 package match.; RC0603FR-071K91L: Standard 0603 package match.; FRC0603F1961TS: Standard 0603 package match.
Resistance1.87kΩ1.87kΩ1.82kΩ1.91kΩ1.87kΩ / 1.82kΩ / 1.91kΩ / 1.96kΩ — Resistance value is identical.; FRC0603F1821TS: Resistance is -2.7% lower.; RC0603FR-071K91L: Resistance is +2.1% higher.; FRC0603F1961TS: Resistance is +4.8% higher.
Tolerance±1%±1%±1%±1%±1% — Tolerance is identical.; FRC0603F1821TS: Tolerance is identical.; RC0603FR-071K91L: Tolerance is identical.; FRC0603F1961TS: Tolerance is identical.
Power0.1W0.1W0.1W0.1W0.1W — Power rating is identical.; FRC0603F1821TS: Power rating is identical.; RC0603FR-071K91L: Power rating is identical.; FRC0603F1961TS: Power rating is identical.
Tcr±100 ppm/K±100 ppm/°C--±100 ppm/°C — Temperature coefficient is identical.

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Questions & answers

Verified drop-in options for CRCW06031K87FKEA are limited in the current batch. Review candidates marked Strong match or Datasheet verified, and validate package, pinout, and electrical limits before committing a BOM change.