Best Alternatives to RC0402FR-0720K5L

Package: 0402 (1005 Metric)YageoChip Resistor - Surface MountSeries: RC_LPackage: Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT) Digi-Reel®Resistance: 20.5 kOhmsTolerance: ±1%Composition: Thick Film

RC0402FR-0720K5L is a general-purpose 20.5kΩ 1% 0402 chip resistor from Yageo. This page provides analysis of potential alternatives, focusing on parametric differences in resistance.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskmedium

Resistance value differs, which may affect circuit timing, gain, or bias points.

Package risklow

All suggested alternatives use the same standard 0402 package.

Sourcing risklow

Alternatives are common, standard-value resistors from major manufacturers.

Can it be replaced directly?

No direct drop-in replacement with the exact 20.5kΩ value is commonly available. Parametric alternatives with nearby standard values are the typical solution.

Best replacement path

Use a standard E96 value like 20.0kΩ or 21.0kΩ from a reputable brand, after verifying circuit impact.

Main risk

Circuit performance deviation due to resistance mismatch.

Recommended alternatives

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0402WGF2002TCE package
Needs validationlow risk

A strong cross-vendor alternative from UNI-ROYAL with a very close resistance value (20kΩ).

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorRC0402FR-0720K5L0402WGF2002TCE0402WGF2102TCE0402WGF2152TCECompatibility / risk
Resistance20.5 kΩ20 kΩ--19.1 kΩ — Candidate resistance is 6.8% lower. Verify circuit tolerance.
Tcr±100 ppm/°C±100 ppm/°C--±100 ppm/°C — TCR not in specs but inferred from series data. Verify in datasheet.
ManufacturerYageoUNI-ROYAL--UNI-ROYAL — Cross-vendor alternative.
Package0402--04020402 — matched
Power0.0625 W---0.0625 W — matched
Tolerance±1%---—

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

Parts like Yageo's RC0402FR-0720KL (20kΩ) or UNI-ROYAL's 0402WGF2102TCE (21kΩ) are close parametric alternatives. The best choice depends on your circuit's tolerance to resistance deviation.