
FOJAN
Potential pin-to-pin replacement with identical resistance, tolerance, power, and package. Engineering review recommended.
RC0402FR-07280KL is a general-purpose 280kΩ 1% 1/16W thick film resistor in a standard 0402 package. Several parametric alternatives with similar specifications are available, along with a potential pin-to-pin match that requires engineering review.
Most alternatives have different resistance values, requiring circuit tolerance analysis.
All candidates share the same 0402 package, ensuring physical compatibility.
Alternatives are from common manufacturers, but stock and lead times should be checked.
Direct replacement for RC0402FR-07280KL should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.
FRC0402F2803TS is a potential pin-to-pin replacement with identical key parameters, but requires engineering review. Other candidates offer slightly different resistance values.
The primary risk is substituting with a part of a different resistance value, which requires circuit analysis. For the pin-to-pin option, minor performance differences between manufacturers should be considered.

FOJAN
Potential pin-to-pin replacement with identical resistance, tolerance, power, and package. Engineering review recommended.
| Feature / factor | RC0402FR-07280KL | FRC0402F2803TS | FRC0402F2703TS | FRC0402F2943TS | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 — Identical package dimensions.; FRC0402F2703TS: Identical package dimensions.; FRC0402F2943TS: Identical package dimensions.; FRC0402F3003TS: Identical package dimensions. |
| Resistance | 280kΩ | 280kΩ | 270kΩ | 294kΩ | 280kΩ / 270kΩ / 294kΩ / 300kΩ — Resistance values match.; FRC0402F2703TS: Candidate resistance is 3.6% lower.; FRC0402F2943TS: Candidate resistance is 5% higher.; FRC0402F3003TS: Candidate resistance is 7.1% higher. |
| Tolerance | ±1% | ±1% | ±1% | ±1% | ±1% — Tolerance values match.; FRC0402F2703TS: Tolerance values match.; FRC0402F2943TS: Tolerance values match.; FRC0402F3003TS: Tolerance values match. |
| Power | 1/16W | 1/16W | - | - | 1/16W — Power ratings match.; FRC0402F3003TS: Power ratings match. |
| Tcr | ±100 ppm/°C | ±100 ppm/°C | - | - | ±100 ppm/°C — Temperature coefficients match. |
Verified drop-in options for RC0402FR-07280KL 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.