Best Alternatives to RC0402FR-0782K5L

Package: 0402 (1005 Metric)YageoChip Resistor - Surface MountSeries: RC_LPackage: Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT); Digi-Reel®Resistance: 82.5 kOhmsTolerance: ±1%Composition: Thick Film

Reviewing alternatives for the Yageo RC0402FR-0782K5L, a popular 82.5kΩ 1% 0402 thick film resistor. This guide analyzes pin-compatible and parametric alternatives to ensure design continuity and supply chain flexibility.

AI replacement insight

Electrical risklow

For pin-to-pin matches. Medium for parametric alternatives; requires circuit analysis.

Package risklow

All candidates use the same 0402 package, ensuring physical compatibility.

Sourcing risklow

Multiple vendors offer compatible parts, improving supply chain resilience.

Can it be replaced directly?

Direct replacement for RC0402FR-0782K5L should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.

Best replacement path

Direct replacement with FRC0402F8252TS or parametric substitution with nearby E96 values like 78.7kΩ or 84.5kΩ.

Main risk

The main risk is using a parametric alternative with a different resistance value without verifying its impact on the circuit's performance.

Recommended alternatives

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FRC0402F8252TS package
Needs validationlow risk

This FOJAN resistor is a strong pin-to-pin match, sharing the same resistance, tolerance, power, and package.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorRC0402FR-0782K5LFRC0402F8252TSFRC0402F7872TSFRC0402F8452TSCompatibility / risk
Resistance82.5 kΩ82.5 kΩ78.7 kΩ84.5 kΩ82.5 kΩ / 78.7 kΩ / 84.5 kΩ — Exact match.; FRC0402F7872TS: Resistance is -4.6% lower than target.; FRC0402F8452TS: Resistance is +2.4% higher than target.; RC0402FR-0778K7L: Resistance is -4.6% lower than target.
Tolerance±1%±1%±1%±1%±1% — Exact match.; FRC0402F7872TS: Exact match.; FRC0402F8452TS: Exact match.; RC0402FR-0778K7L: Exact match.
Power1/16 W1/16 W--1/16 W — Exact match.
Tcr±100 ppm/°C±100 ppm/°C±100 ppm/°C±100 ppm/°C±100 ppm/°C — Exact match.; FRC0402F7872TS: Exact match.; FRC0402F8452TS: Exact match.; RC0402FR-0778K7L: Exact match.
Package04020402040204020402 — Same 0402 package.; FRC0402F7872TS: Same 0402 package.; FRC0402F8452TS: Same 0402 package.; RC0402FR-0778K7L: Same 0402 package.

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

Verified drop-in options for RC0402FR-0782K5L 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.