Best Alternatives to RC0402FR-0725K5L

Package: 0402 (1005 Metric)YageoChip Resistor - Surface MountSeries: RC_LPackage: Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT); Digi-Reel®Resistance: 25.5 kOhmsTolerance: ±1%Composition: Thick Film

Yageo's RC0402FR-0725K5L is a general-purpose 25.5kΩ, 1% tolerance, 1/16W thick film resistor in a standard 0402 package. This page provides analysis of potential substitutes, including pin-compatible and parametric alternatives.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskmedium

Risk is medium if selecting a parametric alternative with different resistance; low for direct matches.

Package risklow

All presented candidates use the same standard 0402 package.

Sourcing risklow

General purpose resistors are widely available from multiple vendors.

Can it be replaced directly?

Direct replacement for RC0402FR-0725K5L should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.

Best replacement path

Start with Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates for RC0402FR-0725K5L, then review parametric alternatives for package and electrical fit.

Main risk

Using a part with a different resistance value, which is common among nearby parametric alternatives.

Recommended alternatives

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FRC0402F2552TS package
Needs validationlow risk

A pin-compatible 25.5kΩ 1% 0402 resistor from FOJAN with matching key electrical parameters.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorRC0402FR-0725K5LFRC0402F2552TSFRC0402F2492TSFRC0402F2612TSCompatibility / risk
Package04020402040204020402 — Identical package and pin count.; FRC0402F2492TS: Identical package and pin count.; FRC0402F2612TS: Identical package and pin count.; FRC0402F2702TS: Identical package and pin count.
Resistance25.5 kΩ25.5 kΩ24.9 kΩ26.1 kΩ25.5 kΩ / 24.9 kΩ / 26.1 kΩ / 27.0 kΩ — Resistance values match.; FRC0402F2492TS: Resistance is ~2.4% lower than target.; FRC0402F2612TS: Resistance is ~2.4% higher than target.; FRC0402F2702TS: Resistance is ~6% higher than target.
Tolerance±1%±1%±1%±1%±1% — Tolerance values match.; FRC0402F2492TS: Tolerance values match.; FRC0402F2612TS: Tolerance values match.; FRC0402F2702TS: Tolerance values match.
Power1/16W1/16W--1/16W — Power ratings match.
Tcr±100 ppm/°C±100 ppm/°C--±100 ppm/°C — Temperature coefficients match.

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

Verified drop-in options for RC0402FR-0725K5L 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.