What risks should I check before replacing RC-02W3601FT?

The main risk is resistance mismatch. While some alternatives are very close, others differ by up to 8%. Always verify the required resistance tolerance for your specific circuit application before substituting.

RC-02W3601FT Alternatives, Datasheet & Cross Reference | Guangdong Fenghua Advanced Technology Holding Co., Ltd.

RC-02W3601FT is a discontinued 3.6kΩ 1% 0.0625W 0402 resistor. This page provides several potential replacements, including pin-compatible options and parametric alternatives from various manufacturers to aid in redesign and sourcing.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskmedium

Risk is low for exact matches but medium to high for parametric alternatives with different resistance values.

Package risklow

All presented candidates use the same 0402 package, minimizing layout and assembly risks.

Can it be replaced directly?

Direct replacement for RC-02W3601FT should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.

Best replacement path

Direct replacement with FRC0402F3601TS, which matches all key parameters.

Main risk

The primary risk when considering alternatives is a mismatch in resistance value. Some candidates deviate by over 5%.

Recommended alternatives

Matches resistance, tolerance, power, and package with an improved temperature coefficient.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factor	RC-02W3601FT	FRC0402F3601TS	0402WGF3571TCE	RC-02K3651FT	Compatibility / risk
Resistance	3.6kΩ	3.6kΩ	3.57kΩ	3.65kΩ	3.6kΩ / 3.57kΩ / 3.65kΩ — Exact nominal resistance match.; 0402WGF3571TCE: Very close (-0.83%) to target. Tolerance bands overlap.; RC-02K3651FT: Slightly higher (+1.39%) than target. Tolerance bands overlap.
Tolerance	±1%	±1%	±1%	±1%	±1% — Matches target tolerance.; 0402WGF3571TCE: Matches target tolerance.; RC-02K3651FT: Matches target tolerance.
Power	0.0625W	0.0625W	0.0625W	0.0625W	0.0625W — Matches target power rating.; 0402WGF3571TCE: Matches target power rating.; RC-02K3651FT: Matches target power rating.
Tcr	±200ppm/℃	±100 ppm/°C	-	±100ppm/℃	±100 ppm/°C / ±100ppm/℃ — Improved temperature stability.; RC-02K3651FT: Improved temperature stability.
Package	0402	0402	0402	0402	0402 — Same package size.; 0402WGF3571TCE: Same package size.; RC-02K3651FT: Same package size.

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

Verified drop-in options for RC-02W3601FT 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.