Best Alternatives to RC1206FR-074K02L

Package: 1206 (3216 Metric)YageoChip Resistor - Surface MountSeries: RC_LPackage: Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT) Digi-Reel®Resistance: 4.02 kOhmsTolerance: ±1%Composition: Thick Film

RC1206FR-074K02L is a common 4.02kΩ 1% 0.25W resistor in a 1206 package. Several alternatives exist, including a pin-compatible match and parametric options with nearby resistance values.

AI replacement insight

Electrical risklow

Low for the direct match; medium for parametric alternatives due to resistance deviation.

Package risklow

Low for 1206 candidates; high for the 0603 option which requires a new layout.

Sourcing risklow

This is a common resistor value available from multiple vendors.

Can it be replaced directly?

Direct replacement for RC1206FR-074K02L should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.

Best replacement path

The best path is using FRC1206F4021TS, which matches all key electrical and physical parameters.

Main risk

The main risk when substituting is using a part with a different resistance value, which can alter circuit behavior. Package mismatches require a board redesign.

Recommended alternatives

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FRC1206F4021TS package
Needs validationlow risk

A 4.02kΩ, 1%, 0.25W resistor in the same 1206 package. Key parameters match the target.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorRC1206FR-074K02LFRC1206F4021TSRC1206FR-073K9LRC1206FR-074K3LCompatibility / risk
Resistance4.02 kΩ4.02 kΩ3.9 kΩ4.3 kΩ4.02 kΩ / 3.9 kΩ / 4.3 kΩ — Resistance value matches.; RC1206FR-073K9L: Resistance is ~3% lower. Verify circuit tolerance.; RC1206FR-074K3L: Resistance is ~7% higher. Verify circuit tolerance.
Tolerance±1%±1%±1%±1%±1% — Tolerance matches.; RC1206FR-073K9L: Tolerance matches.; RC1206FR-074K3L: Tolerance matches.
Power0.25 W0.25 W0.25 W0.25 W0.25 W — Power rating matches.; RC1206FR-073K9L: Power rating matches.; RC1206FR-074K3L: Power rating matches.
Package12061206120612061206 — Package size matches.; RC1206FR-073K9L: Package size matches.; RC1206FR-074K3L: 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-074K02L 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.