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Best Alternatives to RC0402FR-07178KL

Package: 0402 (1005 Metric)YageoChip Resistor - Surface MountSeries: RC_LPackage: Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT) Digi-Reel®Resistance: 178 kOhmsTolerance: ±1%Composition: Thick Film

The Yageo RC0402FR-07178KL is a general-purpose 178kΩ, 1% tolerance, 1/16W thick film resistor in a standard 0402 package. Finding a substitute involves matching these key parameters and package size.

AI replacement insight

Electrical risklow

Low for direct matches; medium for parametric alternatives, requiring circuit validation.

Package risklow

All reviewed candidates use the same 0402 package, ensuring physical compatibility.

Can it be replaced directly?

Direct replacement for RC0402FR-07178KL should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.

Best replacement path

Use a direct cross like FOJAN FRC0402F1783TS, which has identical key parameters.

Main risk

The primary risk is using a part with a different resistance value, which can alter circuit performance.

Recommended alternatives

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FRC0402F1783TS package
FRC0402F1783TS

FOJAN

Needs validationlow risk

A pin-compatible 178kΩ 1% 1/16W 0402 resistor from FOJAN with matching electrical and physical specifications.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorRC0402FR-07178KLFRC0402F1783TS0402WGF1823TCEFRC0402F1623TSCompatibility / risk
Resistance178kΩ178kΩ182kΩ162kΩ178kΩ / 182kΩ / 162kΩ / 187kΩ — Exact match; 0402WGF1823TCE: +2.2% deviation. Review required.; FRC0402F1623TS: -9.0% deviation. Review required.; FRC0402F1873TS: +5.1% deviation. Review required.
Tolerance±1%±1%±1%±1%±1% — Exact match; 0402WGF1823TCE: Exact match; FRC0402F1623TS: Exact match; FRC0402F1873TS: Exact match
Power1/16W1/16W--1/16W — Exact match
Package04020402040204020402 — Exact match; 0402WGF1823TCE: Exact match; FRC0402F1623TS: Exact match; FRC0402F1873TS: Exact match
Tcr±100 ppm/°C±100 ppm/°C--±100 ppm/°C — Exact match
TechnologyThick Film-Thick Film-Thick Film — Exact match

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

Verified drop-in options for RC0402FR-07178KL 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.