
Yageo
Automotive-grade upgrade with very close resistance (68kΩ) and matching key parameters.
Find and compare suitable replacements for the FRC0603F6982TS, a 69.8kΩ 1% 0.1W 0603 chip resistor. This guide reviews alternatives, detailing parametric differences and potential risks.
Resistance values are very close (<10%). Tolerance and TCR are matched or better.
All candidates share the same 0603 package, ensuring form and fit compatibility.
Candidates are from a major manufacturer (Yageo) and are actively produced.
No exact drop-in with 69.8kΩ resistance was found, but parts like AC0603FR-0768KL (68kΩ) and RC0603FR-0768K1L (68.1kΩ) are functionally very close with the same package.
AC0603FR-0768KL is an excellent upgrade, offering AEC-Q200 qualification with a very close resistance. For a commercial equivalent, RC0603FR-0768K1L is a strong choice.
The primary risk is the slight deviation in resistance value. While small, it must be evaluated for precision circuits.

Yageo
Automotive-grade upgrade with very close resistance (68kΩ) and matching key parameters.
| Feature / factor | FRC0603F6982TS | AC0603FR-0768KL | RC0603FR-0768K1L | RC0603FR-0764K9L | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0603 | 0603 | 0603 | 0603 | 0603 — Same package and pin count.; RC0603FR-0768K1L: Same package and pin count.; RC0603FR-0764K9L: Same package and pin count.; RT0603BRD0773K2L: Same package and pin count. |
| Resistance | 69.8 kΩ | 68 kΩ | 68.1 kΩ | 64.9 kΩ | 68 kΩ / 68.1 kΩ / 64.9 kΩ / 73.2 kΩ — Only 2.6% lower resistance.; RC0603FR-0768K1L: Only 2.4% lower resistance.; RC0603FR-0764K9L: 7% lower resistance.; RT0603BRD0773K2L: 4.9% higher resistance. |
| Application | Commercial | AEC-Q200 | - | - | AEC-Q200 — Automotive grade is an upgrade. |
| Tolerance | ±1% | - | ±1% | ±1% | ±1% / ±0.1% — Tolerance matches target.; RC0603FR-0764K9L: Tolerance matches target.; RT0603BRD0773K2L: Tighter tolerance is an upgrade. |
| Tcr | ±100 ppm/°C | - | ±100 ppm/°C | - | ±100 ppm/°C / 25 ppm/°C — TCR matches target.; RT0603BRD0773K2L: Better temperature stability. |
| Technology | Thick Film | - | - | - | Thin Film — Different technology, may have lower noise. |
AC0603FR-0768KL is a strong upgrade with AEC-Q200 qualification and 68kΩ resistance. For non-automotive use, RC0603FR-0768K1L offers a near-identical 68.1kΩ resistance and matching specs.