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A direct pin-to-pin replacement with matching key parameters and an upgrade to AEC-Q200 qualification.
Finding a replacement for the FRC0402F2872TS resistor involves matching its 28.7kΩ resistance, ±1% tolerance, and 0402 package. This guide presents a direct, pin-compatible replacement and several parametric alternatives for consideration.
High if using a part with different resistance without verifying circuit tolerance.
All suggested alternatives use the same 0402 package, ensuring physical compatibility.
Yes, AC0402FR-0728K7L is a direct replacement for FRC0402F2872TS, matching its package, resistance, and power rating.
Use Yageo's AC0402FR-0728K7L for a direct, upgraded replacement that matches all key specs.
Using alternatives with different resistance values (e.g., 30kΩ or 27kΩ) requires circuit validation to ensure performance is not affected.

Yageo
A direct pin-to-pin replacement with matching key parameters and an upgrade to AEC-Q200 qualification.
| Feature / factor | FRC0402F2872TS | AC0402FR-0728K7L | FRC0402F2942TS | RT0402BRE0730KL | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resistance | 28.7 kΩ | 28.7 kΩ | 29.4 kΩ | 30 kΩ | 28.7 kΩ / 29.4 kΩ / 30 kΩ — Exact match.; FRC0402F2942TS: 2.4% higher resistance. Requires circuit validation.; RT0402BRE0730KL: 4.5% higher resistance. Requires circuit validation. |
| Tolerance | ±1% | ±1% | ±1% | ±0.1% | ±1% / ±0.1% — Exact match.; FRC0402F2942TS: Exact match.; RT0402BRE0730KL: Tighter tolerance is a strict upgrade. |
| Power | 1/16 W | 1/16 W | - | - | 1/16 W — Exact match. |
| Tcr | ±100 ppm/°C | ±100 ppm/°C | - | 50 ppm/°C | ±100 ppm/°C / 50 ppm/°C — Exact match.; RT0402BRE0730KL: Improved TCR provides better stability. |
| Package | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 — Exact match.; FRC0402F2942TS: Exact match.; RT0402BRE0730KL: Exact match. |
| Application | General Purpose | AEC-Q200 | - | - | AEC-Q200 — Candidate is automotive qualified. |
| Technology | Thick Film | - | - | Thin Film | Thin Film — Different technology may affect noise/stability. |
Yageo's AC0402FR-0728K7L is an excellent alternative. It matches all key electrical and physical specifications and adds AEC-Q200 qualification for higher reliability.