Best Alternatives to RC0402FR-07280KL

Package: 0402 (1005 Metric)YageoChip Resistor - Surface MountSeries: RC_LPackage: Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT) Digi-Reel®Resistance: 280 kOhmsTolerance: ±1%Composition: Thick Film

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.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskmedium

Most alternatives have different resistance values, requiring circuit tolerance analysis.

Package risklow

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

Sourcing risklow

Alternatives are from common manufacturers, but stock and lead times should be checked.

Can it be replaced directly?

Direct replacement for RC0402FR-07280KL should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.

Best replacement path

FRC0402F2803TS is a potential pin-to-pin replacement with identical key parameters, but requires engineering review. Other candidates offer slightly different resistance values.

Main risk

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.

Recommended alternatives

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FRC0402F2803TS package
Needs validationlow risk

Potential pin-to-pin replacement with identical resistance, tolerance, power, and package. Engineering review recommended.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorRC0402FR-07280KLFRC0402F2803TSFRC0402F2703TSFRC0402F2943TSCompatibility / risk
Package04020402040204020402 — Identical package dimensions.; FRC0402F2703TS: Identical package dimensions.; FRC0402F2943TS: Identical package dimensions.; FRC0402F3003TS: Identical package dimensions.
Resistance280kΩ280kΩ270kΩ294kΩ280kΩ / 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.
Power1/16W1/16W--1/16W — Power ratings match.; FRC0402F3003TS: 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-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.