RC0402FR-0718K7L
Yageo
Needs validationhigh risk
Same resistance and package, but this is a lower-precision thick film resistor that requires engineering review.
Best Alternatives to RT0402BRD0718K7L
Finding a substitute for the Yageo RT0402BRD0718K7L precision resistor involves balancing performance and availability. This 18.7 kΩ, 0.1% tolerance, 25 ppm/°C thin film resistor has alternatives that require design review.
AI replacement insight
Electrical riskmedium
Using a part with different resistance or lower precision can affect circuit accuracy and stability.
Package risklow
All suggested alternatives share the same 0402 package, minimizing physical layout issues.
Can it be replaced directly?
No direct, drop-in replacement with identical key parameters was identified. All candidates require engineering review.
Best replacement path
Check circuit tolerance for a parametrically similar part with slightly different resistance, like RT0402BRD0718K2L (18.2kΩ).
Main risk
The primary risk is performance degradation from using a resistor with a different resistance value, lower precision (tolerance), or lower stability (TCR).
Recommended alternatives
4Alternative comparison matrix
| Feature / factor | RT0402BRD0718K7L | RC0402FR-0718K7L | RT0402BRD0718K2L | RT0402BRD0720K5L | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 — Same package size.; RT0402BRD0718K2L: Same package size.; RT0402BRD0720K5L: Same package size.; RC-02K1872FT: Same package size. |
| Resistance | 18.7 kΩ | 18.7 kΩ | 18.2 kΩ | 20.5 kΩ | 18.7 kΩ / 18.2 kΩ / 20.5 kΩ — Resistance value matches.; RT0402BRD0718K2L: Resistance is ~2.7% lower.; RT0402BRD0720K5L: Resistance is ~9.6% higher.; RC-02K1872FT: Resistance value matches. |
| Tolerance | ±0.1% | ±1% | ±0.1% | ±0.1% | ±1% / ±0.1% — Significantly looser tolerance.; RT0402BRD0718K2L: Precision tolerance matches.; RT0402BRD0720K5L: Precision tolerance matches.; RC-02K1872FT: Significantly looser tolerance. |
| Tcr | 25 ppm/°C | ±100 ppm/°C | 25 ppm/°C | 25 ppm/°C | ±100 ppm/°C / 25 ppm/°C — Temperature stability is much lower.; RT0402BRD0718K2L: Temperature stability matches.; RT0402BRD0720K5L: Temperature stability matches.; RC-02K1872FT: Temperature stability is much lower. |
| Technology | Thin Film | Thick Film | - | - | Thick Film — General purpose vs. precision technology.; RC-02K1872FT: General purpose vs. precision technology. |
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Questions & answers
The best alternative depends on your circuit's tolerance. Parts from the same Yageo RT0402 series like RT0402BRD0718K2L (18.2kΩ) are parametrically similar but have different resistance values. If precision is not critical, a thick film resistor like RC0402FR-0718K7L offers the same resistance but with lower performance.