Best Alternatives to RC0402FR-0711K8L

Package: 0402 (1005 Metric)YageoChip Resistor - Surface MountSeries: RC_LPackage: Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT) Digi-Reel®Resistance: 11.8 kOhmsTolerance: ±1%Composition: Thick Film

Find and compare alternatives for the Yageo RC0402FR-0711K8L, a 11.8kΩ 1% 0.0625W 0402 chip resistor. This guide provides parametric alternatives and highlights key differences for engineering review.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskmedium

Resistance values differ by up to 7.6%. Power rating does not meet the 1.5x safety rule.

Package risklow

All candidates use the same 0402 surface-mount package, ensuring physical compatibility.

Can it be replaced directly?

No, there is no direct 1-to-1 replacement. All identified alternatives have slightly different resistance values and require engineering review before use.

Best replacement path

Same-series Yageo parts like RC0402FR-0712KL offer the lowest risk due to shared manufacturing and characteristics, despite a minor resistance difference.

Main risk

The primary risks are the slight deviation in resistance and the lack of increased power handling capability in any of the alternatives.

Recommended alternatives

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RC0402FR-0711K3L package
Needs validationmedium risk

Same-series Yageo part with slightly lower resistance (11.3kΩ). Requires engineering review.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorRC0402FR-0711K8LRC0402FR-0711K3LRC0402FR-0712KLFRC0402F1202TSCompatibility / risk
Package0402 (1005 metric)0402 (1005 metric)--0402 — Package size matches.
Resistance11.8 kΩ11.3 kΩ--12.0 kΩ — Resistance is +1.7% higher. Verify circuit tolerance.
Power0.0625 W0.0625 W--0.0625 W — Power rating is identical, does not meet recommended 1.5x safety margin.
Tolerance±1%±1%--±1% — Tolerance matches.
Tcr±100 ppm/°C-±100 ppm/°C-±100 ppm/°C — Temperature coefficient matches.

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

The best alternative is likely RC0402FR-0712KL from Yageo. It is from the same product series with a very close resistance value (12kΩ vs 11.8kΩ), but requires engineering validation.