
Yageo
An automotive-grade alternative with tighter tolerance/TCR, but with 10% higher resistance.
Finding a substitute for the Yageo RC0805JR-073KL, a 3kΩ 5% 0805 thick film resistor, involves checking resistance value, tolerance, and technology. Several alternatives exist with slight parametric differences.
Resistance value differs in all candidates. Technology mismatch (Thin vs Thick film) in some.
All candidates use the same 0805 package.
All candidates are from major manufacturers and appear active.
No direct, drop-in replacement with identical key parameters was identified. All reviewed candidates have different resistance values and some use a different resistor technology.
Consider Yageo's RC series for a closer match, or evaluate the provided parametric alternatives if your design can tolerate a resistance shift of up to 10%.
The primary risk is the deviation in resistance from the target 3kΩ value, which requires circuit re-evaluation.

Yageo
An automotive-grade alternative with tighter tolerance/TCR, but with 10% higher resistance.
| Feature / factor | RC0805JR-073KL | AC0805FR-073K3L | RC0805JR-073K3L | RT0805BRD072K7L | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0805 (2012 metric) | 0805 | 0805 | 0805 | 0805 — Same package and pin count.; RC0805JR-073K3L: Same package and pin count.; RT0805BRD072K7L: Same package and pin count.; RT0805BRD073K16L: Same package and pin count. |
| Resistance | 3.0 kΩ | 3.3 kΩ | 3.3 kΩ | 2.7 kΩ | 3.3 kΩ / 2.7 kΩ / 3.16 kΩ — 10% higher resistance.; RC0805JR-073K3L: 10% higher resistance.; RT0805BRD072K7L: 10% lower resistance.; RT0805BRD073K16L: 5.3% higher resistance. |
| Tolerance | 5% | 1% | 5% | 0.1% | 1% / 5% / 0.1% — Tighter tolerance.; RC0805JR-073K3L: Identical tolerance.; RT0805BRD072K7L: Much tighter tolerance.; RT0805BRD073K16L: Much tighter tolerance. |
| Tcr | ±200 ppm/°C | ±100 ppm/°C | - | - | ±100 ppm/°C — Improved TCR. |
| Application | General Purpose | AEC-Q200 | - | - | AEC-Q200 — Automotive grade. |
| Power | 1/8 W | - | 1/8 W | - | 1/8 W — Identical power rating. |
| Technology | Thick Film | - | Thick Film | Thin Film | Thick Film / Thin Film — Same technology.; RT0805BRD072K7L: Different technology, may affect pulse/noise.; RT0805BRD073K16L: Different technology, may affect pulse/noise. |
There is no single 'best' alternative; it depends on your application's tolerance for resistance change. Candidates like AC0805FR-073K3L offer better specs but have 3.3kΩ resistance. Always verify performance in your circuit.