RC1206FR-073K6L
Yageo
Needs validationlow risk
Yageo RC1206FR-073K6L is a strong pin-compatible alternative with identical key electrical and mechanical specifications.
Best Alternatives to FRC1206F3601TS
FRC1206F3601TS is a general-purpose 3.6kΩ, 1%, 0.25W resistor in a 1206 package. Several pin-compatible alternatives with identical specifications are available from major manufacturers, offering low-risk replacement options.
AI replacement insight
Package risklow
All recommended alternatives use the same 1206 package, ensuring mechanical compatibility.
Electrical riskmedium
Risk is low for pin-compatible parts but medium for parametric alternatives, which require checking resistance deviation.
Sourcing risklow
This is a common resistor value and package, with many available sources.
Can it be replaced directly?
Direct replacement for FRC1206F3601TS should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.
Best replacement path
Start with Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates for FRC1206F3601TS, then review parametric alternatives for package and electrical fit.
Main risk
The primary risk is selecting a parametric alternative with a different resistance value without verifying circuit tolerance.
Recommended alternatives
5Alternative comparison matrix
| Feature / factor | FRC1206F3601TS | RC1206FR-073K6L | 1206W4F3601T5E | RS-06K3601FT | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resistance | 3.6 kΩ | 3.6 kΩ | 3.6 kΩ | 3.6 kΩ | 3.6 kΩ / 3.9 kΩ — Exact match.; 1206W4F3601T5E: Exact match.; RS-06K3601FT: Exact match.; RC1206FR-073K9L: 8.3% higher resistance. Circuit tolerance must be checked. |
| Tolerance | ±1% | ±1% | - | - | ±1% — Exact match.; RC1206FR-073K9L: Exact match. |
| Power | 0.25 W | 0.25 W | 0.25 W | 0.25 W | 0.25 W — Exact match.; 1206W4F3601T5E: Exact match.; RS-06K3601FT: Exact match.; RC1206FR-073K9L: Exact match. |
| Tcr | ±100 ppm/°C | ±100 ppm/°C | Not specified | ±100ppm/℃ | ±100 ppm/°C / Not specified / ±100ppm/℃ — Exact match.; 1206W4F3601T5E: TCR data is missing for the candidate.; RS-06K3601FT: Exact match. |
| Package | 1206 | 1206 | 1206 | 1206 | 1206 — Same package ensures form-fit compatibility.; 1206W4F3601T5E: Same package ensures form-fit compatibility.; RS-06K3601FT: Same package ensures form-fit compatibility.; RC1206FR-073K9L: Exact match. |
Application & sourcing insights
Questions & answers
Verified drop-in options for FRC1206F3601TS 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.