Best Alternatives to RC0402FR-07620RL

Package: 0402 (1005 Metric)YageoChip Resistor - Surface MountSeries: RC_LPackage: Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT); Digi-Reel®Resistance: 620 OhmsTolerance: ±1%Composition: Thick Film

RC0402FR-07620RL is a general-purpose 620Ω, 1%, 0.0625W thick film resistor in a standard 0402 package. This page provides an analysis of potential alternatives, including pin-compatible options and functional substitutes.

AI replacement insight

Electrical risklow

Low if resistance, power, and tolerance are matched.

Package riskhigh

High if a non-0402 part is chosen, as it requires a new PCB layout.

Sourcing risklow

0402 620Ω 1% resistors are a common commodity part.

Can it be replaced directly?

Direct replacement for RC0402FR-07620RL should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.

Best replacement path

The most direct path is to use a cross-vendor part with identical specs, like 0402WGF6200TCE, after datasheet verification.

Main risk

The main risk when substituting is selecting a part with a different package size or a resistance value outside the circuit's tolerance.

Recommended alternatives

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0402WGF6200TCE package
Needs validationlow risk

A strong alternative from UNI-ROYAL with matching package, resistance, and power rating.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorRC0402FR-07620RL0402WGF6200TCE0603WAF6200T5E0805W8F6200T5ECompatibility / risk
Package04020402--0805 — Larger package requires layout change.
Resistance620 Ω620 Ω--620 Ω — Resistance matches.
Tolerance±1%±1%--±1% — Tolerance matches.
Power0.0625 W0.0625 W--0.125 W — Higher power rating is an upgrade.
Tcr±100 ppm/°C±100 ppm/°C--Not specified — TCR data missing for candidate.
ManufacturerYageo---—

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

Verified drop-in options for RC0402FR-07620RL 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.