Best Alternatives to CRCW060331K6FKEA

Package: 0603VishayChip Resistor - Surface MountResistance: 31.6 kΩTolerance: ±1%Power Rating: 0.1 WPackage / Case: 0603 (1608 Metric)Temperature Coefficient: ±100 ppm/K

Vishay's CRCW060331K6FKEA is an AEC-Q200 qualified 31.6 kΩ, 1%, 0.1W thick film resistor in a 0603 package. Finding a substitute requires careful review of both electrical parameters and qualifications.

AI replacement insight

Application riskhigh

Using a non-AEC-Q200 part in an automotive design can lead to component failure and system malfunction.

Package risklow

All candidates share the same 0603 package, ensuring physical compatibility.

Can it be replaced directly?

Direct replacement for CRCW060331K6FKEA should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.

Best replacement path

For non-automotive use, FRC0603F3162TS offers identical electrical specs. For automotive applications, a substitute must also be AEC-Q200 qualified.

Main risk

The primary risk is using a non-AEC-Q200 qualified resistor in an automotive or high-reliability application where the target part was specified.

Recommended alternatives

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FRC0603F3162TS package
Needs validationlow risk

A pin-compatible alternative with matching electrical specs, suitable for non-automotive applications.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorCRCW060331K6FKEAFRC0603F3162TSRS-03K3162FTRT0603BRD0731K6LCompatibility / risk
Package06030603060306030603 — Package size matches.; RS-03K3162FT: Package size matches.; RT0603BRD0731K6L: Package size matches.; RT0603BRE0730K1L: Package size matches.
Resistance31.6 kΩ31.6 kΩ31.6 kΩ31.6 kΩ31.6 kΩ / 30.1 kΩ — Nominal resistance matches.; RS-03K3162FT: Nominal resistance matches.; RT0603BRD0731K6L: Nominal resistance matches.; RT0603BRE0730K1L: Resistance is -4.7% lower than target.
Tolerance±1%±1%±1%±0.1%±1% / ±0.1% — Tolerance matches.; RS-03K3162FT: Tolerance matches.; RT0603BRD0731K6L: Candidate has tighter tolerance.; RT0603BRE0730K1L: Candidate has tighter tolerance.
Power0.1 W0.1 W--0.1 W — Power rating matches.
QualificationAEC-Q200Not specifiedNot specifiedNot specifiedNot specified — Candidate is not AEC-Q200 qualified.; RS-03K3162FT: Candidate is not AEC-Q200 qualified.; RT0603BRD0731K6L: Candidate is not AEC-Q200 qualified.; RT0603BRE0730K1L: Candidate is not AEC-Q200 qualified.
Tcr±100 ppm/K--25 ppm/°C25 ppm/°C — Candidate has better temperature stability.

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Questions & answers

Verified drop-in options for CRCW060331K6FKEA 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.