
FOJAN
A direct upgrade with tighter tolerance (±1% vs ±5%) from the same manufacturer in the same 1206 package.
Find and compare substitutes for the FOJAN FRC1206J333 TS, a 33kΩ 5% 0.25W 1206 thick film resistor. Analysis includes pin-compatible options, upgrades, and parametric alternatives.
For matched parts, electrical risk is low. Parametric alternates require circuit analysis.
All recommended substitutes are in the same 1206 package.
Not applicable for passive resistors.
Direct replacement for FRC1206J333 TS should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.
Upgrade to FRC1206F3302TS for better precision or use 1206W4J0333T5E as a cross-vendor alternate after verifying its TCR.
The main risk is using a substitute with an unverified or wider temperature coefficient (TCR) in a temperature-sensitive circuit.

FOJAN
A direct upgrade with tighter tolerance (±1% vs ±5%) from the same manufacturer in the same 1206 package.
| Feature / factor | FRC1206J333 TS | FRC1206F3302TS | 1206W4J0333T5E | FRC1206J363 TS | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 1206 | 1206 | 1206 | 1206 | 1206 — Same EIA package size.; 1206W4J0333T5E: Same EIA package size.; FRC1206J363 TS: matched; RC1206FR-0736KL: matched |
| Resistance | 33kΩ | 33kΩ | 33kΩ | 36kΩ | 33kΩ / 36kΩ — matched; 1206W4J0333T5E: matched; FRC1206J363 TS: Resistance is ~9% higher.; RC1206FR-0736KL: Resistance is ~9% higher. |
| Power | 0.25W | 0.25W | 0.25W | 0.25W | 0.25W — matched; 1206W4J0333T5E: matched; FRC1206J363 TS: matched; RC1206FR-0736KL: matched |
| Tolerance | ±5% | ±1% | ±5% | ±5% | ±1% / ±5% — Tighter tolerance provides higher precision.; 1206W4J0333T5E: matched; FRC1206J363 TS: matched; RC1206FR-0736KL: Tighter tolerance. |
| Tcr | ±100 ppm/°C | ±100 ppm/°C | Not specified | - | ±100 ppm/°C / Not specified — matched; 1206W4J0333T5E: TCR is a key parameter for stability. |
Verified drop-in options for FRC1206J333 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.