Best Alternatives to RC0603FR-078K87L

Package: 0603 (1608 Metric)YageoChip Resistor - Surface MountSeries: RC_LPackage: Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT) Digi-Reel®Resistance: 8.87 kOhmsTolerance: ±1%Composition: Thick Film

RC0603FR-078K87L is a standard 8.87kΩ, 1% tolerance, 0.1W thick film resistor in a 0603 package. Several pin-compatible and parametric alternatives are available from various manufacturers, offering flexibility in sourcing.

AI replacement insight

Electrical risklow

Low for pin-compatible parts. Medium for parametric alternatives due to resistance deviation.

Package risklow

All reviewed candidates use the same 0603 package, ensuring form and fit compatibility.

Sourcing risklow

This is a high-volume, standard resistor value, widely available from multiple manufacturers.

Can it be replaced directly?

Direct replacement for RC0603FR-078K87L 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 RC0603FR-078K87L, 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 validating its impact on circuit performance.

Recommended alternatives

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0603WAF8871T5E package
Needs validationlow risk

A pin-compatible 8.87kΩ 1% 0.1W resistor in 0603 package from UNI-ROYAL. All key parameters match.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorRC0603FR-078K87L0603WAF8871T5EFRC0603F8871TSFRC0603F9091TSCompatibility / risk
Package06030603060306030603 — Form and fit match.; FRC0603F8871TS: Form and fit match.; FRC0603F9091TS: Form and fit match.; RC0603FR-078K45L: Form and fit match.
Resistance8.87 kΩ8.87 kΩ8.87 kΩ9.09 kΩ8.87 kΩ / 9.09 kΩ / 8.45 kΩ — Resistance value matches.; FRC0603F8871TS: Resistance value matches.; FRC0603F9091TS: Resistance is +2.48% higher, outside target's tolerance band.; RC0603FR-078K45L: Resistance is -4.73% lower, outside target's tolerance band.
Tolerance±1%±1%±1%-±1% — Tolerance matches.; FRC0603F8871TS: Tolerance matches.
Power0.1 W0.1 W0.1 W0.1 W0.1 W — Power rating matches.; FRC0603F8871TS: Power rating matches. Source data had a 1W typo, corrected per datasheet.; FRC0603F9091TS: Power rating matches.
Tcr±100 ppm/°C-±100 ppm/°C-±100 ppm/°C — Temperature coefficient matches.
ManufacturerYageo---Yageo — Same manufacturer and series.

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

Verified drop-in options for RC0603FR-078K87L 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.