
Yageo
Pin-compatible 18kΩ 1% 0402 resistor with matching specs and automotive qualification.
FRC0402F1802TS is a general-purpose 18kΩ, 1% tolerance, 1/16W thick film chip resistor in a standard 0402 package. This page reviews and compares potential alternatives for your design.
Candidates with different tolerance, resistance, or technology require review.
All reviewed candidates use the same 0402 package.
18kΩ 0402 is a common value available from multiple vendors.
Yes, AC0402FR-0718KL from Yageo is a direct replacement for FRC0402F1802TS, matching package, resistance, tolerance, and power rating.
Use AC0402FR-0718KL for a direct, pin-compatible replacement with an automotive-grade upgrade.
The main risk when substituting is selecting a part with wider tolerance (e.g., 5%) or a different nominal resistance, which may impact circuit performance.

Yageo
Pin-compatible 18kΩ 1% 0402 resistor with matching specs and automotive qualification.
| Feature / factor | FRC0402F1802TS | AC0402FR-0718KL | RT0402BRD0718KL | 0402WGJ0183TCE | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 — Matches form factor.; RT0402BRD0718KL: Matches form factor.; 0402WGJ0183TCE: Matches form factor.; FRC0402F1822TS: Matches form factor. |
| Resistance | 18 kΩ | 18 kΩ | - | 18 kΩ | 18 kΩ / 18.2 kΩ — Identical nominal resistance.; 0402WGJ0183TCE: Identical nominal resistance.; FRC0402F1822TS: Slightly different nominal resistance (~1.1% higher). |
| Tolerance | 1% | 1% | 0.1% | 5% | 1% / 0.1% / 5% — Identical precision.; RT0402BRD0718KL: Tighter tolerance offers higher precision.; 0402WGJ0183TCE: Significantly wider tolerance is a downgrade.; FRC0402F1822TS: Identical precision. |
| Tcr | ±100 ppm/°C | ±100 ppm/°C | 25 ppm/°C | - | ±100 ppm/°C / 25 ppm/°C — Identical temperature stability.; RT0402BRD0718KL: Better temperature stability. |
| Application | General Purpose | AEC-Q200 | - | - | AEC-Q200 — Candidate is automotive grade. |
| Technology | Thick Film | - | Thin Film | - | Thin Film — Different technology may affect pulse handling or noise. |
The best alternative is AC0402FR-0718KL from Yageo. It matches all key electrical and physical specifications and offers a higher automotive-grade (AEC-Q200) qualification.