
FOJAN
Strongest alternative with identical key specs and improved TCR.
RC-02W2873FT is an obsolete 287kΩ, 1% tolerance, 0.0625W chip resistor in an 0402 package. Several active, pin-compatible alternatives with matching or improved specifications are available to replace this component.
Resistance value must be verified for parametric alternatives. Power rating should be confirmed for all options.
All recommended candidates use the same 0402 package, ensuring physical compatibility.
Multiple active alternatives are available from different manufacturers, mitigating sourcing challenges for the obsolete target.
Yes, FRC0402F2873TS is a potential direct replacement, matching the 287kΩ resistance, ±1% tolerance, 0.0625W power rating, and 0402 package.
FRC0402F2873TS from FOJAN offers identical key parameters and an improved TCR, making it the strongest candidate for this obsolete part.
The main risk involves using parametric alternatives with different resistance values (e.g., 300kΩ or 274kΩ), which requires circuit analysis to ensure functionality is not affected.

FOJAN
Strongest alternative with identical key specs and improved TCR.
| Feature / factor | RC-02W2873FT | FRC0402F2873TS | ERJ2RKF3003X | Alt 3 | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resistance | 287kΩ | 287kΩ | 300kΩ | 287kΩ / 300kΩ — Exact match.; ERJ2RKF3003X: Resistance is ~4.5% higher. Requires circuit validation. | |
| Tolerance | ±1% | ±1% | - | ±1% — Exact match. | |
| Power | 0.0625W | 0.0625W | 0.1W | 0.0625W / 0.1W — Identical power rating.; ERJ2RKF3003X: Higher power rating provides more design margin. | |
| Tcr | ±200ppm/℃ | ±100 ppm/°C | ±100 ppm/°C | ±100 ppm/°C — Candidate has better temperature stability.; ERJ2RKF3003X: Candidate has better temperature stability. | |
| Package | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 (1005 Metric) | 0402 / 0402 (1005 Metric) — Package size matches.; ERJ2RKF3003X: Package size matches. |
The best alternative for RC-02W2873FT is FRC0402F2873TS. It matches all critical specifications including resistance, tolerance, power, and package, while offering a better temperature coefficient (TCR).