AR05BTCW6801
Viking Tech
Needs validationlow risk
Upgrade path with significantly better tolerance (±0.1%) and TCR (±25ppm/°C).
Best Alternatives to RS-05K6801FT
RS-05K6801FT is a common 6.8kΩ, 1% tolerance, 0805 thick film resistor. Multiple alternatives are available, including performance upgrades with tighter tolerance and low-cost options with relaxed parameters.
AI replacement insight
Electrical riskhigh
Using a part with looser tolerance (e.g., 5%) or different resistance can impact circuit performance.
Package risklow
All reviewed candidates use the same 0805 package, ensuring physical compatibility.
Sourcing risklow
The 6.8kΩ 0805 1% resistor is a common value with many available manufacturers.
Can it be replaced directly?
Yes, several pin-compatible alternatives exist. For best performance, consider thin film upgrades like AR05BTCW6801. For lower cost, parts like FRC0805J682 TS are available but with significant performance downgrades.
Best replacement path
Upgrade to a thin film resistor like AR05BTCW6801 or RT0805BRD076K8L for improved precision and stability.
Main risk
The main risk is substituting with a general-purpose (±5%) resistor in an application that requires the target's ±1% precision, which could lead to circuit malfunction.
Recommended alternatives
4Alternative comparison matrix
| Feature / factor | RS-05K6801FT | AR05BTCW6801 | RT0805BRD076K8L | 0805W8J0682T5E | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0805 | 0805 | 0805 | 0805 | 0805 — Same package size ensures form-factor compatibility.; RT0805BRD076K8L: Same package size ensures form-factor compatibility.; 0805W8J0682T5E: matched; FRC0805J682 TS: matched |
| Resistance | 6.8kΩ | 6.8kΩ | 6.8kΩ | 6.8kΩ | 6.8kΩ — matched; RT0805BRD076K8L: matched; 0805W8J0682T5E: matched; FRC0805J682 TS: matched |
| Tolerance | ±1.0% | ±0.1% | ±0.1% | ±5.0% | ±0.1% / ±5.0% — Candidate has tighter tolerance, an upgrade.; RT0805BRD076K8L: Candidate has tighter tolerance, an upgrade.; 0805W8J0682T5E: Significantly looser tolerance; not suitable for precision circuits.; FRC0805J682 TS: Significantly looser tolerance; not suitable for precision circuits. |
| Tcr | ±100ppm/℃ | ±25ppm/°C | 25 ppm/°C | Not specified | ±25ppm/°C / 25 ppm/°C / Not specified / ±400 ppm/°C — Candidate has better temperature stability, an upgrade.; RT0805BRD076K8L: Candidate has better temperature stability, an upgrade.; 0805W8J0682T5E: TCR is missing but expected to be worse than target.; FRC0805J682 TS: Much higher temperature coefficient, indicating lower stability. |
| Technology | Thick Film | Thin Film | Thin Film | - | Thin Film — Thin film may offer lower noise, but verify application needs.; RT0805BRD076K8L: Thin film may offer lower noise, but verify application needs. |
| Power | 0.125W | 0.125W | 0.125W | 0.125W | 0.125W — Power rating is identical. The catalog data showing 1.0W is incorrect.; RT0805BRD076K8L: Power rating is identical. The catalog data showing 1.0W is incorrect.; 0805W8J0682T5E: matched; FRC0805J682 TS: matched |
Application & sourcing insights
Questions & answers
The best alternatives are AR05BTCW6801 from Viking Tech or RT0805BRD076K8L from Yageo. Both are performance upgrades with tighter tolerance (±0.1%) and better temperature stability (TCR) in the same 0805 package.