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Best Alternatives to RC0402FR-074K99L

Package: 0402 (1005 Metric)YageoChip Resistor - Surface MountSeries: RC_LPackage: Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT) Digi-Reel®Resistance: 4.99 kOhmsTolerance: ±1%Composition: Thick Film

Yageo's RC0402FR-074K99L is a general-purpose 4.99kΩ 1% 0402 resistor. Finding a substitute involves balancing resistance value, package size, and power rating.

AI replacement insight

Electrical risklow

Resistance difference is small (~2.2%) but may matter in sensitive applications.

Package risklow

Several candidates share the same 0402 package, but non-matching packages require a board redesign.

Can it be replaced directly?

Direct replacement for RC0402FR-074K99L should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.

Best replacement path

The most direct path is RC0402FR-075K1L, which matches all parameters except for a minor 2.2% resistance difference.

Main risk

The primary risk is the slight mismatch in resistance values, which could affect the performance of precision analog circuits.

Recommended alternatives

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RC0402FR-075K1L package
Needs validationlow risk

A form-fit alternate with identical power and tolerance, but a slightly higher resistance value of 5.1kΩ.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorRC0402FR-074K99LRC0402FR-075K1LAC0402FR-074K7LAlt 3Compatibility / risk
Package04020402-0402 — Identical package.
Resistance4.99 kΩ5.1 kΩ-4.7 kΩ — 5.8% lower resistance.
Power0.0625 W0.0625 W-0.0625 W — Identical power rating (assuming data correction).
Tolerance±1%±1%-±1% — Tolerance is identical.
Tcr±100 ppm/°C±100 ppm/°C-±100 ppm/°C — Temperature coefficient is identical.
ApplicationGeneral Purpose-AEC-Q200AEC-Q200 — Candidate is automotive grade.

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Questions & answers

Verified drop-in options for RC0402FR-074K99L 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.