Best Alternatives to RC1206FR-073K6L

Package: 1206 (3216 Metric)YageoChip Resistor - Surface MountSeries: RC_LPackage: Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT) Digi-Reel®Resistance: 3.6 kOhmsTolerance: ±1%Composition: Thick Film

RC1206FR-073K6L is a general-purpose 3.6kΩ, 1% tolerance, 0.25W thick film resistor in a standard 1206 surface-mount package. Several pin-compatible and parametric alternatives are available from various manufacturers.

AI replacement insight

Package risklow

The 1206 package is standardized, so physical compatibility is high.

Electrical riskmedium

While primary specs may match, secondary parameters like TCR, voltage rating, and pulse withstanding capability require verification.

Sourcing risklow

This is a common resistor value and package, with many manufacturers available.

Can it be replaced directly?

Direct replacement for RC1206FR-073K6L should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.

Best replacement path

FRC1206F3601TS by FOJAN is the strongest candidate, matching all key parameters. However, datasheet verification is still recommended.

Main risk

The primary risk is using a substitute with an incorrect or unspecified Temperature Coefficient (TCR) or a lower voltage rating, which can affect circuit stability and reliability.

Recommended alternatives

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FRC1206F3601TS package
Needs validationlow risk

A strong pin-compatible alternative with matching resistance, tolerance, power, and package.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorRC1206FR-073K6LFRC1206F3601TSFRC1206F3301TSFRC1206F3901TSCompatibility / risk
Resistance3.6 kΩ3.6 kΩ3.3 kΩ3.9 kΩ3.6 kΩ / 3.3 kΩ / 3.9 kΩ — Resistance matches target.; FRC1206F3301TS: Resistance is ~8.3% lower than target. Circuit tolerance must be verified.; FRC1206F3901TS: Resistance is ~8.3% higher than target. Circuit tolerance must be verified.; RC1206FR-073K9L: Resistance is ~8.3% higher than target. Circuit tolerance must be verified.
Tolerance±1%±1%±1%±1%±1% — Tolerance matches target.; FRC1206F3301TS: Tolerance matches target.; FRC1206F3901TS: Tolerance matches target.; RC1206FR-073K9L: Tolerance matches target.
Power0.25 W0.25 W0.25 W0.25 W0.25 W — Power rating matches target.; FRC1206F3301TS: Power rating matches target.; FRC1206F3901TS: Power rating matches target.; RC1206FR-073K9L: Power rating matches target.
Package12061206--1206 — Package size matches.; RC1206FR-073K9L: Package size matches.
Tcr±100 ppm/°C±100 ppm/°C--±100 ppm/°C — Temperature coefficient matches.

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

Verified drop-in options for RC1206FR-073K6L 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.