Best Alternatives to FRC2512F3R60TS

Package: 2512FOJANChip Resistor - Surface MountResistance: 3.6 ΩTolerance: ±1%Power Rating: 1 WPackage / Case: 2512 (6432 metric)Technology: Thick Film

FRC2512F3R60TS is a 3.6Ω, 1W, 1% tolerance thick film resistor in a 2512 package. While direct replacements are uncommon, several pin-compatible alternatives with nearby standard resistance values are available.

AI replacement insight

Electrical risklow

Resistance differs by ~8%. This is a small change but requires engineering review for precision circuits.

Package risklow

All suggested alternatives share the same 2512 package, ensuring form and fit compatibility.

Sourcing risklow

The 3.3Ω and 3.9Ω alternatives are common E24 values from multiple major manufacturers, improving availability.

Can it be replaced directly?

No direct, drop-in replacement with 3.6Ω resistance was found. However, several pin-compatible alternatives with slightly different resistance values (3.3Ω or 3.9Ω) are available.

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Parametric Alternative

Main risk

The primary risk is the change in resistance, which may affect circuit timing, biasing, or current limiting depending on the application.

Recommended alternatives

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25121WF330KT4E package
Needs validationmedium risk

A 2512 resistor with the same power and tolerance, but with a slightly lower resistance of 3.3Ω.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorFRC2512F3R60TS25121WF330KT4E25121WF390KT4EFRC2512F3R30TSCompatibility / risk
Package25122512251225122512 — Package size matches.; 25121WF390KT4E: Package size matches.; FRC2512F3R30TS: Package size matches.; RC2512FK-073R3L: Package size matches.
Power1.0 W1.0 W1.0 W1.0 W1.0 W — Power rating matches.; 25121WF390KT4E: Power rating matches.; FRC2512F3R30TS: Power rating matches.; RC2512FK-073R3L: Power rating matches.
Resistance3.6 Ω3.3 Ω3.9 Ω3.3 Ω3.3 Ω / 3.9 Ω — Resistance is ~8.3% lower. Circuit impact must be evaluated.; 25121WF390KT4E: Resistance is ~8.3% higher. Circuit impact must be evaluated.; FRC2512F3R30TS: Resistance is ~8.3% lower. Circuit impact must be evaluated.; RC2512FK-073R3L: Resistance is ~8.3% lower. Circuit impact must be evaluated.
Tolerance1.0%1.0%1.0%1.0%1.0% — Tolerance matches.; 25121WF390KT4E: Tolerance matches.; FRC2512F3R30TS: Tolerance matches.; RC2512FK-073R3L: Tolerance matches.
TcrNot specified---±200 ppm/°C — Candidate TCR is specified; target TCR is not, but this is typical for the class.

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

The best alternatives for FRC2512F3R60TS are resistors in the same 2512 package with 1W power and 1% tolerance, but with nearby standard resistance values like 3.3Ω (e.g., FRC2512F3R30TS, RC2512FK-073R3L) or 3.9Ω (e.g., 25121WF390KT4E).