
Yageo
A high-precision upgrade with identical resistance and package, featuring much tighter tolerance and TCR.
Finding a substitute for the FRC0402J682 TS, a general-purpose 6.8kΩ 5% 0402 chip resistor, involves matching key electrical and physical parameters. Several options offer upgraded performance with tighter tolerance and stability.
All candidates use the same standard 0402 package, ensuring physical compatibility.
Some candidates have slightly different resistance values. The change from thick to thin film technology should also be considered.
Direct replacement for FRC0402J682 TS should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.
The best replacement path is an upgrade to a higher-precision resistor like Yageo's RT0402BRD076K8L, which offers the same resistance in the same package but with significantly better tolerance and temperature stability.
The main risk when substituting is selecting a part with a different nominal resistance value, which can alter circuit behavior. For example, some alternatives are 6.98kΩ or 6.65kΩ.

Yageo
A high-precision upgrade with identical resistance and package, featuring much tighter tolerance and TCR.
| Feature / factor | FRC0402J682 TS | RT0402BRD076K8L | 0402WGF6811TCE | Alt 3 | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resistance | 6.8 kΩ | 6.8 kΩ | 6.81 kΩ | 6.8 kΩ / 6.81 kΩ — Identical nominal resistance.; 0402WGF6811TCE: Negligible 0.15% difference, well within target tolerance. | |
| Tolerance | ±5% | ±0.1% | ±1% | ±0.1% / ±1% — Significantly improved precision.; 0402WGF6811TCE: Improved precision. | |
| Tcr | ±100 ppm/°C | 25 ppm/°C | Not specified | 25 ppm/°C / Not specified — Higher stability over temperature.; 0402WGF6811TCE: TCR value must be verified from datasheet. | |
| Technology | Thick Film | Thin Film | - | Thin Film — Different film tech; may affect noise/pulse performance. | |
| Package | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 — Same physical package size.; 0402WGF6811TCE: Same physical package size. |
Verified drop-in options for FRC0402J682 TS 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.