Best Alternatives to FRC0402J152TS

Package: 0402FOJANChip Resistor - Surface MountResistance: 1.5 kΩTolerance: ±5%Power Rating: 1/16 WPackage/Case: 0402Max Working Voltage: 50 V

Find and compare substitutes for the FOJAN FRC0402J152TS, a 1.5kΩ, 5% tolerance, 0402 chip resistor. Analysis includes pin-compatible upgrades and parametric alternatives.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskmedium

Several candidates have resistance values >5% different from the target, requiring circuit analysis.

Package risklow

All reviewed candidates share the same 0402 package.

Sourcing risklow

Multiple vendors (Yageo, UNI-ROYAL, FOJAN) offer viable alternatives.

Can it be replaced directly?

Direct replacement for FRC0402J152TS should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.

Best replacement path

Upgrade to AC0402FR-071K5L for a direct fit with improved performance (tighter tolerance, better TCR, AEC-Q200).

Main risk

Resistance Mismatch

Recommended alternatives

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AC0402FR-071K5L package
Needs validationlow risk

Matches key specs with improved tolerance, TCR, and automotive qualification.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorFRC0402J152TSAC0402FR-071K5L0402WGF1471TCEFRC0402F1401TSCompatibility / risk
Package04020402040204020402 — Same package and pin count.; 0402WGF1471TCE: Same package and pin count.; FRC0402F1401TS: Same package and pin count.; FRC0402F1651TS: Same package and pin count.
Resistance1.5kΩ1.5kΩ1.47kΩ1.4kΩ1.5kΩ / 1.47kΩ / 1.4kΩ / 1.65kΩ — Identical nominal resistance.; 0402WGF1471TCE: Minor -2% deviation, within target's tolerance.; FRC0402F1401TS: Significant -6.7% deviation from nominal.; FRC0402F1651TS: Significant +10% deviation from nominal.
Tolerance±5%±1%±1%±1%±1% — Tighter tolerance provides higher precision.; 0402WGF1471TCE: Tighter tolerance.; FRC0402F1401TS: Tighter tolerance.; FRC0402F1651TS: Tighter tolerance.
Tcr±400 ppm/°C±100 ppm/°C--±100 ppm/°C — Improved temperature stability.
ApplicationCommercialAEC-Q200--AEC-Q200 — Automotive grade offers higher reliability.
Power1/16W-1/16W-1/16W — Same power rating.

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Questions & answers

Verified drop-in options for FRC0402J152TS 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.