
Yageo
A functionally equivalent 100Ω precision resistor in a larger 0603 package.
Yageo's RT0402BRD07100RL is a 100Ω, 0.1% tolerance, 25ppm/°C TCR thin film resistor in an 0402 package. Finding a direct drop-in replacement requires matching these tight precision specifications and package size.
High risk if using parametric alternatives due to precision loss.
High risk for functional alternates which require a new PCB layout.
No direct, drop-in replacement with matching precision was found. Available 0402 alternatives are lower-grade thick film resistors.
Functional alternates in larger packages (0603, 0805) from the same Yageo RT series offer the most reliable electrical match, but require a PCB redesign.
The primary risk is performance degradation from using a substitute with wider tolerance or higher TCR, impacting circuit precision.

Yageo
A functionally equivalent 100Ω precision resistor in a larger 0603 package.
| Feature / factor | RT0402BRD07100RL | RT0603BRD07100RL | RT0805BRD07100RL | AC0402FR-07100RL | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0402 | 0603 | 0805 | 0402 | 0603 / 0805 / 0402 — Larger package, not a drop-in.; RT0805BRD07100RL: Larger package, not a drop-in.; AC0402FR-07100RL: Package size matches.; FRC0402F1000TS: Package size matches. |
| Tolerance | ±0.1% | Matched | Matched | ±1.0% | Matched / ±1.0% — Precision matches target.; RT0805BRD07100RL: Precision matches target.; AC0402FR-07100RL: Tolerance is 10x wider.; FRC0402F1000TS: Tolerance is 10x wider. |
| Tcr | 25 ppm/°C | Matched | Matched | ±100 ppm/°C | Matched / ±100 ppm/°C — TCR matches target.; RT0805BRD07100RL: TCR matches target.; AC0402FR-07100RL: TCR indicates lower stability.; FRC0402F1000TS: TCR indicates lower stability. |
| Power | 1/16 W | 1/10 W | 1/8 W | - | 1/10 W / 1/8 W — Higher power rating is safe.; RT0805BRD07100RL: Higher power rating is safe. |
| Application | Commercial | - | - | AEC-Q200 | AEC-Q200 — Candidate is automotive grade. |
| Resistance | 100.0 Ω | - | - | - | 100.0 Ω — Resistance value matches. |
| Technology | Thin Film | - | - | - | Thick Film — Different resistor technology. |
For applications that can accommodate a larger footprint, Yageo's RT0603BRD07100RL (0603) offers identical electrical performance. If the 0402 package is required, no direct replacements with the same precision have been identified.