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Best Alternatives to RC0402FR-7W15KL

Package: 0402 (1005 Metric)YageoChip Resistor - Surface MountSeries: RC_LPackage: Tape & Reel (TR)Resistance: 15 kOhmsTolerance: ±1%Temperature Coefficient: ±200ppm/°C

Yageo's RC0402FR-7W15KL is a general-purpose 15kΩ, 1% tolerance, 1/8W resistor in a standard 0402 package. Finding a substitute requires careful verification of the power rating, as many similar parts have lower power handling capabilities.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskhigh

Power rating is 50% lower, a critical mismatch.

Package risklow

All candidates match the 0402 package.

Can it be replaced directly?

No direct drop-in replacement was found among the candidates. All options have a lower power rating (1/16W) than the target part (1/8W).

Best replacement path

For general use, WR04X1502FTL is the closest parametrically but requires verifying the circuit's power dissipation is safely below 1/16W.

Main risk

All candidates have half the power rating of the target, posing a significant risk of overheating and failure if not properly derated.

Recommended alternatives

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WR04X1502FTL package
WR04X1502FTL

Walsin Technology Corporation

Needs validationhigh risk

Similar 15kΩ 1% 0402 resistor but with a lower power rating. Requires engineering review.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorRC0402FR-7W15KLWR04X1502FTLAT0402BRD0715KLRT0402BRD0715KLCompatibility / risk
Package0402 (1005 Metric)0402040204020402 — Package size matches.; AT0402BRD0715KL: Package size matches.; RT0402BRD0715KL: Package size matches.; RT0402BRE0715KL: Package size matches.
Resistance15kΩ15kΩ--15kΩ — Resistance value matches.
Tolerance±1%±1%±0.1%±0.1%±1% / ±0.1% — Tolerance matches.; AT0402BRD0715KL: Tighter tolerance may be an upgrade.; RT0402BRD0715KL: Tighter tolerance may be an upgrade.; RT0402BRE0715KL: Tighter tolerance may be an upgrade.
Power0.125W (1/8W)0.0625W (1/16W)0.0625W (1/16W)0.0625W (1/16W)0.0625W (1/16W) — Candidate power rating is 50% lower.; AT0402BRD0715KL: Candidate power rating is 50% lower.; RT0402BRD0715KL: Candidate power rating is 50% lower.; RT0402BRE0715KL: Candidate power rating is 50% lower.
TechnologyThick FilmThick FilmThin FilmThin FilmThick Film / Thin Film — Resistor technology matches.; AT0402BRD0715KL: Different technology (Thin vs Thick Film).; RT0402BRD0715KL: Different technology (Thin vs Thick Film).; RT0402BRE0715KL: Different technology (Thin vs Thick Film).
Tcr±100 ppm/°C-±25 ppm/°C25 ppm/°C±25 ppm/°C / 50 ppm/°C — Improved temperature stability.; RT0402BRD0715KL: Improved temperature stability.; RT0402BRE0715KL: Improved temperature stability.

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Questions & answers

The best alternative depends on your application's needs. WR04X1502FTL is a close match on most parameters but has a lower power rating (1/16W vs 1/8W). For higher precision, consider thin film options like AT0402BRD0715KL, but always verify power dissipation.