Best Alternatives to RC0402FR-071K2L

Package: 0402 (1005 Metric)YageoChip Resistor - Surface MountSeries: RC_LPackage: Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT) Digi-Reel®Resistance: 1.2 kOhmsTolerance: ±1%Composition: Thick Film

Yageo's RC0402FR-071K2L is a general-purpose 1.2kΩ 1% 1/16W thick film resistor in a standard 0402 package. Finding a suitable replacement involves matching these key parameters.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskmedium

Resistance values differ, requiring circuit analysis to ensure performance is not compromised.

Package risklow

All viable candidates share the same 0402 package, ensuring physical compatibility.

Sourcing risklow

Candidates are from the same manufacturer and have an 'Active' lifecycle status.

Can it be replaced directly?

No exact drop-in replacement was found. RC0402FR-071K1L is a near-match requiring verification of the 8.3% resistance difference.

Best replacement path

RC0402FR-071K1L offers the closest parametric match, differing only in resistance (1.1kΩ vs 1.2kΩ).

Main risk

Resistance deviation is the primary risk. Alternatives have values from 1kΩ to 2kΩ, which could alter circuit behavior.

Recommended alternatives

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RC0402FR-071K1L package
Needs validationlow risk

A strong parametric alternative with 1.1kΩ resistance in the same 0402 package and 1% tolerance.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorRC0402FR-071K2LRC0402FR-071K1LAC0402FR-071KLAlt 3Compatibility / risk
Package04020402-0402 — Form and fit are identical.
Resistance1.2 kΩ1.1 kΩ-1 kΩ — 16.7% lower resistance.
Tolerance±1%±1%-±1% — Identical precision.
Power1/16 W1/16 W-1/16 W — Identical power rating.
Tcr±100 ppm/°C±100 ppm/°C-±100 ppm/°C — Identical temperature stability.
ApplicationGeneral Purpose-AEC-Q200AEC-Q200 — Candidate is automotive grade.

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

RC0402FR-071K1L is a strong candidate, offering identical specs except for a slightly lower resistance of 1.1kΩ. For automotive use, consider AEC-Q200 parts like AC0402FR-071KL, but verify resistance differences.