Best Alternatives to RC0402FR-0778K7L

Package: 0402 (1005 Metric)YageoChip Resistor - Surface MountSeries: RC_LPackage: Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT) Digi-Reel®Resistance: 78.7 kOhmsTolerance: ±1%Composition: Thick Film

Find and compare substitutes for the Yageo RC0402FR-0778K7L, a 78.7kΩ 1/16W 1% 0402 thick film resistor. This page provides pin-compatible and parametric alternatives.

AI replacement insight

Electrical risklow

Low for pin-compatible matches; medium for parametric alternatives due to resistance change.

Package risklow

All suggested alternatives share the same 0402 package, ensuring form-fit compatibility.

Sourcing risklow

This is a common resistor value and package, with multiple vendors available.

Can it be replaced directly?

Direct replacement for RC0402FR-0778K7L should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.

Best replacement path

Start with Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates for RC0402FR-0778K7L, then review parametric alternatives for package and electrical fit.

Main risk

The main risk is using a parametric alternative with a different resistance value without analyzing its impact on circuit performance.

Recommended alternatives

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FRC0402F7872TS package
Needs validationlow risk

This FOJAN resistor is a strong pin-compatible alternative, matching all key electrical and mechanical specs.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorRC0402FR-0778K7LFRC0402F7872TS0402WGF7872TCEFRC0402F7322TSCompatibility / risk
Package04020402040204020402 — Package size matches.; 0402WGF7872TCE: Package size matches.; FRC0402F7322TS: Package size matches.; FRC0402F8252TS: Package size matches.
Resistance78.7kΩ78.7kΩ78.7kΩ73.2kΩ78.7kΩ / 73.2kΩ / 82.5kΩ — Resistance value is identical.; 0402WGF7872TCE: Resistance value is identical.; FRC0402F7322TS: Resistance is ~7% lower. Requires circuit analysis.; FRC0402F8252TS: Resistance is ~5% higher. Requires circuit analysis.
Tolerance±1%±1%±1%±1%±1% — Tolerance matches.; 0402WGF7872TCE: Tolerance matches.; FRC0402F7322TS: Tolerance matches.; FRC0402F8252TS: Tolerance matches.
Power1/16W1/16W--1/16W — Power rating matches.
Tcr±100 ppm/°C±100 ppm/°CNot specified-±100 ppm/°C / Not specified — Temperature coefficient matches.; 0402WGF7872TCE: TCR missing from catalog data, but datasheet indicates ±100 ppm/°C.

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Questions & answers

Verified drop-in options for RC0402FR-0778K7L 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.