0402WGF5900TCE
UNI-ROYAL
Needs validationlow risk
A potential pin-to-pin replacement with matching resistance, tolerance, and package. Power rating requires verification.
Best Alternatives to FRC0402F5900TS
Find and compare replacements for the FRC0402F5900TS, a 590Ω 1% 1/16W 0402 chip resistor. This guide provides analysis of pin-compatible and parametric alternatives to help you make an informed sourcing decision.
AI replacement insight
Electrical riskmedium
High for parametric alternatives with different resistance; low for the pin-to-pin candidate if power rating is confirmed.
Package risklow
All reviewed candidates use the same 0402 package, ensuring form-fit compatibility.
Can it be replaced directly?
Direct replacement for FRC0402F5900TS should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.
Best replacement path
The strongest candidate is 0402WGF5900TCE from UNI-ROYAL, which appears to match all key electrical parameters and package size.
Main risk
The primary risk is using a parametric alternative with a different resistance value (e.g., 560Ω or 620Ω), which may affect circuit performance if not validated.
Recommended alternatives
5Alternative comparison matrix
| Feature / factor | FRC0402F5900TS | 0402WGF5900TCE | FRC0402F5600TS | RC-02K5600FT | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resistance | 590 Ω | 590 Ω | 560 Ω | 560 Ω | 590 Ω / 560 Ω / 604 Ω — Exact match.; FRC0402F5600TS: 5.1% lower than target. Requires circuit analysis.; RC-02K5600FT: 5.1% lower than target. Requires circuit analysis.; 0402WGF6040TCE: 2.4% higher than target. Requires circuit analysis. |
| Tolerance | ±1% | ±1% | ±1% | ±1% | ±1% — Exact match.; FRC0402F5600TS: Exact match.; RC-02K5600FT: Exact match.; 0402WGF6040TCE: Exact match. |
| Power | 0.0625 W | 0.0625 W | 0.0625 W | 0.0625 W | 0.0625 W — Matches based on summary/ES data, but one spec field shows 1.0W. Review required.; FRC0402F5600TS: Exact match.; RC-02K5600FT: Exact match.; 0402WGF6040TCE: Matches based on summary/ES data, but one spec field shows 1.0W. Review advised. |
| Package | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 — Same EIA package size.; FRC0402F5600TS: Same EIA package size.; RC-02K5600FT: Same EIA package size.; 0402WGF6040TCE: Same EIA package size. |
| Tcr | ±100 ppm/°C | ±100 ppm/°C | - | - | ±100 ppm/°C — Matches target's TCR. |
Application & sourcing insights
Questions & answers
Verified drop-in options for FRC0402F5900TS 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.