Best Alternatives to RC0402FR-0736K5L

Package: 0402 (1005 Metric)YageoChip Resistor - Surface MountSeries: RC_LPackage: Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT); Digi-Reel®Resistance: 36.5 kOhmsTolerance: ±1%Composition: Thick Film

Find and compare alternatives for the Yageo RC0402FR-0736K5L, a 36.5 kΩ 1% 0402 resistor. This page analyzes parametric and functional replacements, highlighting differences in resistance and package size.

AI replacement insight

Electrical risklow

Parametric alternatives have small resistance shifts (<10%) that may be acceptable in many circuits.

Package riskhigh

Functional alternatives in 0603 packages are not physically compatible and require a board redesign.

Sourcing risklow

All parts are from the same manufacturer (Yageo) and are widely available.

Can it be replaced directly?

No exact drop-in replacement was found. RC0402FR-0737K4L is a parametric alternative in the same package with a 37.4 kΩ resistance that requires engineering review.

Best replacement path

For a drop-in replacement, RC0402FR-0737K4L is the closest option, but requires verifying the +2.5% resistance shift. If a PCB redesign is possible, RC0603FR-0736KL offers a more robust solution with a higher power rating.

Main risk

The primary risk is either a resistance mismatch for same-package alternatives or a required PCB layout change for different-package alternatives.

Recommended alternatives

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RC0402FR-0737K4L package
Needs validationlow risk

Parametric alternative in the same 0402 package with a slightly higher resistance of 37.4 kΩ.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorRC0402FR-0736K5LRC0402FR-0737K4LRC0402FR-0733KLRC0603FR-0736KLCompatibility / risk
Resistance36.5 kΩ37.4 kΩ--36 kΩ — Very close resistance value (-1.4%).
Package0402 (1005 metric)0402--0603 — Larger package requires PCB layout change.
Power0.0625 W0.0625 W--0.1 W — Higher power rating provides more margin.
Tolerance1%1%--1% — Identical tolerance.
Tcr±100 ppm/°C±100 ppm/°C--±100 ppm/°C — Identical temperature coefficient.

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

The best alternative depends on your design constraints. If you cannot change your PCB, RC0402FR-0737K4L is a close parametric match. If you can change the layout, RC0603FR-0736KL offers a higher power rating.