Best Alternatives to FRC0402F1802TS

Package: 0402FOJANChip Resistor - Surface MountResistance: 18 kΩTolerance: ±1%Power Rating: 1/16 WPackage / Case: 0402 (1005 Metric)Max Working Voltage: 50 V

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.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskmedium

Candidates with different tolerance, resistance, or technology require review.

Package risklow

All reviewed candidates use the same 0402 package.

Sourcing risklow

18kΩ 0402 is a common value available from multiple vendors.

Can it be replaced directly?

Yes, AC0402FR-0718KL from Yageo is a direct replacement for FRC0402F1802TS, matching package, resistance, tolerance, and power rating.

Best replacement path

Use AC0402FR-0718KL for a direct, pin-compatible replacement with an automotive-grade upgrade.

Main risk

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.

Recommended alternatives

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AC0402FR-0718KL package
Needs validationlow risk

Pin-compatible 18kΩ 1% 0402 resistor with matching specs and automotive qualification.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorFRC0402F1802TSAC0402FR-0718KLRT0402BRD0718KL0402WGJ0183TCECompatibility / risk
Package04020402040204020402 — Matches form factor.; RT0402BRD0718KL: Matches form factor.; 0402WGJ0183TCE: Matches form factor.; FRC0402F1822TS: Matches form factor.
Resistance18 kΩ18 kΩ-18 kΩ18 kΩ / 18.2 kΩ — Identical nominal resistance.; 0402WGJ0183TCE: Identical nominal resistance.; FRC0402F1822TS: Slightly different nominal resistance (~1.1% higher).
Tolerance1%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/°C25 ppm/°C-±100 ppm/°C / 25 ppm/°C — Identical temperature stability.; RT0402BRD0718KL: Better temperature stability.
ApplicationGeneral PurposeAEC-Q200--AEC-Q200 — Candidate is automotive grade.
TechnologyThick Film-Thin Film-Thin Film — Different technology may affect pulse handling or noise.

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Questions & answers

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.