Best Alternatives to RK73B1ETTP472J

Package: 0402 (1005 Metric)KOA Speer Electronics, Inc.Chip Resistor - Surface MountSeries: RK73BPackage: Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT); Digi-Reel®Resistance: 4.7 kOhmsTolerance: ±5%Composition: Thick Film

RK73B1ETTP472J is a 4.7kΩ, 5%, 0.1W, 0402 thick film resistor from KOA Speer, qualified for automotive use. Several pin-compatible alternatives exist, with RK73H1ETTP4701F offering a direct upgrade path.

AI replacement insight

Electrical risklow

Multiple options exist with matching or better electrical specs.

Package risklow

The 0402 package is a standard, widely available footprint.

Sourcing riskmedium

While alternatives exist, verifying AEC-Q200 qualification may limit options.

Can it be replaced directly?

Direct replacement for RK73B1ETTP472J should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.

Best replacement path

Use RK73H1ETTP4701F from the same manufacturer for a direct, qualified upgrade path with better tolerance and TCR.

Main risk

The main risk is using a non-AEC-Q200 qualified part in an automotive application that requires it.

Recommended alternatives

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RK73H1ETTP4701F package
RK73H1ETTP4701F

KOA Speer Electronics, Inc.

Needs validationlow risk

AEC-Q200 qualified upgrade from the same manufacturer with improved tolerance and temperature stability.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorRK73B1ETTP472JRK73H1ETTP4701FRC0402FR-7W4K7LAlt 3Compatibility / risk
Resistance4.7kΩ4.7kΩ4.7kΩ4.7kΩ — Resistance matches.; RC0402FR-7W4K7L: Resistance matches.
Tolerance±5%±1%±1%±1% — Tighter tolerance is a safe upgrade.; RC0402FR-7W4K7L: Tighter tolerance is an upgrade.
Power0.1W0.1W0.125W0.1W / 0.125W — Power rating matches.; RC0402FR-7W4K7L: Higher power rating is a safe upgrade.
Tcr±200ppm/°C±100ppm/°C-±100ppm/°C — Improved temperature stability.
Package0402 (1005 Metric)040204020402 — Package size matches.; RC0402FR-7W4K7L: Package size matches.
ApplicationAEC-Q200AEC-Q200General PurposeAEC-Q200 / General Purpose — Both are automotive qualified.; RC0402FR-7W4K7L: Target is AEC-Q200 qualified.

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Questions & answers

Verified drop-in options for RK73B1ETTP472J 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.