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Best Alternatives to RC0402FR-073K74L

Package: 0402 (1005 Metric)YageoChip Resistor - Surface MountSeries: RC_LPackage: Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT); Digi-Reel®Resistance: 3.74 kOhmsTolerance: ±1%Composition: Thick Film

Finding a substitute for the Yageo RC0402FR-073K74L 3.74kΩ resistor involves selecting a component with a nearby standard resistance value. Several 0402 chip resistors offer matching power, tolerance, and temperature characteristics.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskmedium

Resistance deviates by 2-5%, which may be outside the acceptable range for precision circuits.

Package risklow

All candidates match the 0402 package, ensuring physical compatibility.

Can it be replaced directly?

No direct, drop-in replacement with the exact 3.74kΩ resistance was identified. All suitable candidates are parametric alternatives with slightly different resistance values.

Best replacement path

Use a parametric alternative with the closest resistance, like 0402WGF3831TCE (3.83kΩ) or 0402WGF3651TCE (3.65kΩ), after verifying circuit tolerance.

Main risk

The primary risk is the change in resistance value, which could affect circuit timing, biasing, or feedback loops.

Recommended alternatives

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0402WGF3651TCE package
0402WGF3651TCE

UNI-ROYAL

Needs validationmedium risk

A strong parametric alternative with the closest lower resistance (3.65kΩ) and matching key specifications.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorRC0402FR-073K74L0402WGF3651TCE0402WGF3831TCE0402WGF3921TCECompatibility / risk
Resistance3.74kΩ3.65kΩ3.83kΩ3.92kΩ3.65kΩ / 3.83kΩ / 3.92kΩ / 3.9kΩ — -2.4% deviation. Closest lower value.; 0402WGF3831TCE: +2.4% deviation. Closest higher value.; 0402WGF3921TCE: +4.8% deviation.; AC0402FR-073K9L: +4.3% deviation.
Package04020402040204020402 — Matches EIA 0402 package.; 0402WGF3831TCE: Matches EIA 0402 package.; 0402WGF3921TCE: matched; AC0402FR-073K9L: matched
Power1/16W1/16W1/16W1/16W1/16W — matched; 0402WGF3831TCE: matched; 0402WGF3921TCE: matched; AC0402FR-073K9L: matched
Tolerance±1%±1%±1%-±1% — matched; 0402WGF3831TCE: matched
Tcr±100 ppm/°C-±100 ppm/°C-±100 ppm/°C — TCR matches, suitable for precision applications.
ApplicationGeneral Purpose---AEC-Q200 — Candidate is automotive grade.

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Questions & answers

The best alternatives are resistors with the closest resistance value, such as UNI-ROYAL's 0402WGF3831TCE (3.83kΩ) or 0402WGF3651TCE (3.65kΩ). Both have a ~2.4% resistance deviation and match other key specs.