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Best Alternatives to FRC1206J242 TS

Package: 1206FOJANChip Resistor - Surface MountResistance: 2.4 kΩTolerance: ±5%Power Rating: 0.25 WPackage / Case: 1206Max Working Voltage: 200 V

FRC1206J242 TS is a general-purpose 2.4kΩ, 5% tolerance, 0.25W thick film chip resistor in a 1206 package. This page provides verified alternatives and sourcing insights.

AI replacement insight

Electrical risklow

Low for direct matches, Medium for parametric alternatives with different resistance.

Package risklow

All suggested alternatives are in the same 1206 package.

Sourcing risklow

These are common resistor values available from multiple vendors.

Can it be replaced directly?

Yes, 1206W4F2401T5E is a direct replacement for FRC1206J242 TS, matching package, resistance, and power, while offering improved tolerance.

Best replacement path

The best path is using an upgrade like 1206W4F2401T5E, which offers tighter tolerance in the same package.

Main risk

The main risk is using an alternative with a different resistance value (e.g., 2.2kΩ), which requires engineering review to ensure circuit functionality.

Recommended alternatives

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1206W4F2401T5E package
1206W4F2401T5E

UNI-ROYAL

Needs validationlow risk

Excellent alternative with same specs and tighter ±1% tolerance.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorFRC1206J242 TS1206W4F2401T5EFRC1206J222 TSRC1206FR-072K2LCompatibility / risk
Package12061206--1206 — Same package size.
Resistance2.4kΩ2.4kΩ--2.2kΩ — Resistance is 8.3% lower, outside target's 5% tolerance.
Tolerance±5%±1%--±5% — Same tolerance.
Power0.25W0.25W--0.25W — Same power rating.
Tcr±100 ppm/°C±100 ppm/°C--±100 ppm/°C — Same temperature coefficient.

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

1206W4F2401T5E from UNI-ROYAL is an excellent alternative, offering the same key specifications with a tighter ±1% tolerance.