Best Alternatives to RC0402FR-0721K5L

Package: 0402 (1005 Metric)YageoChip Resistor - Surface MountSeries: RC_LPackage: Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT) Digi-Reel®Resistance: 21.5 kOhmsTolerance: ±1%Composition: Thick Film

Find and compare substitutes for the Yageo RC0402FR-0721K5L, a 21.5kΩ 1% 0.0625W 0402 chip resistor. This guide provides pin-compatible and parametric alternatives, highlighting key differences for engineering review.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskmedium

Most alternatives have different resistance values, requiring circuit validation.

Package risklow

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

Can it be replaced directly?

Direct replacement for RC0402FR-0721K5L should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.

Best replacement path

The most direct path is using a cross-vendor part with identical specs, like FH's RC-02K2152FT.

Main risk

The primary risk is substituting with a part that has a different resistance value, which could alter circuit performance.

Recommended alternatives

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RC-02K2152FT package
RC-02K2152FT

FH (Guangdong Fenghua Advanced Tech)

Needs validationlow risk

A strong pin-compatible alternative from FH with identical resistance, tolerance, power rating, and TCR in the same 0402 package.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorRC0402FR-0721K5LRC-02K2152FTFRC0402F2202TSFRC0402F2212TSCompatibility / risk
Resistance21.5kΩ21.5kΩ22kΩ22.1kΩ21.5kΩ / 22kΩ / 22.1kΩ / 22.6kΩ — Exact match.; FRC0402F2202TS: +2.3% deviation from target.; FRC0402F2212TS: +2.8% deviation from target.; RC0402FR-0722K6L: +5.1% deviation from target.
Power0.0625W0.0625W0.0625W0.0625W0.0625W — Catalog data error corrected from 1.0W to 0.0625W based on summary and part number.; FRC0402F2202TS: Equal power rating.; FRC0402F2212TS: Equal power rating.; RC0402FR-0722K6L: Equal power rating.
Tolerance±1%±1%--±1% — Matches precision requirement.
Tcr±100 ppm/°C±100ppm/℃±100 ppm/°C±100 ppm/°C±100ppm/℃ / ±100 ppm/°C — Matches temperature stability.; FRC0402F2202TS: Matches temperature stability.; FRC0402F2212TS: Matches temperature stability.; RC0402FR-0722K6L: Matches temperature stability.
Package0402 (1005 metric)04020402 (1005 Metric)0402 (1005 Metric)0402 / 0402 (1005 Metric) — Identical package ensures form and fit.; FRC0402F2202TS: Identical package.; FRC0402F2212TS: Identical package.; RC0402FR-0722K6L: Identical package.

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Questions & answers

Verified drop-in options for RC0402FR-0721K5L 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.