0402WGJ0152TCE
UNI-ROYAL
Needs validationhigh risk
A 1.5kΩ 0402 resistor with much looser tolerance (5% vs 0.1%) and lower stability. Requires engineering review.
Best Alternatives to RT0402BRD071K5L
Yageo's RT0402BRD071K5L is a high-precision 1.5kΩ thin film resistor in an 0402 package. Finding a replacement requires matching not just resistance and package, but also the critical parameters of tolerance (±0.1%) and temperature coefficient (25 ppm/°C).
AI replacement insight
Electrical riskhigh
Substituting a precision thin film resistor with a general-purpose thick film part can alter circuit performance, especially in analog, measurement, or feedback applications.
Package risklow
All candidates share the same 0402 package, ensuring physical compatibility on the PCB.
Sourcing risklow
The suggested alternatives are common, multi-sourced parts, but they do not meet the original's performance.
Can it be replaced directly?
No direct, verified drop-in replacements are listed. The provided alternatives are significant downgrades in precision and stability.
Best replacement path
Search for 0402, 1.5kΩ, thin film resistors with ≤0.1% tolerance and ≤25ppm/°C TCR from other manufacturers.
Main risk
Loss of circuit precision and stability due to looser tolerance and higher temperature coefficient.
Recommended alternatives
4Alternative comparison matrix
| Feature / factor | RT0402BRD071K5L | 0402WGJ0152TCE | FRC0402F1501TS | RC0402JR-071K5L | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 (1005 metric) | 0402 / 0402 (1005 metric) — Same form factor.; FRC0402F1501TS: Same form factor.; RC0402JR-071K5L: Same form factor.; 0402WGF1501TCE: Same form factor. |
| Resistance | 1.5 kΩ | 1.5 kΩ | 1.5 kΩ | 1.5 kΩ | 1.5 kΩ — Resistance value matches.; FRC0402F1501TS: Resistance value matches.; RC0402JR-071K5L: Resistance value matches.; 0402WGF1501TCE: Resistance value matches. |
| Tolerance | ±0.1% | ±5% | ±1% | ±5% | ±5% / ±1% — Significant precision downgrade.; FRC0402F1501TS: Significant precision downgrade.; RC0402JR-071K5L: Significant precision downgrade.; 0402WGF1501TCE: Significant precision downgrade. |
| Technology | Thin Film | Thick Film | Thick Film | Thick Film | Thick Film — Different technology affects stability and noise.; FRC0402F1501TS: Different technology affects stability and noise.; RC0402JR-071K5L: Different technology affects stability and noise.; 0402WGF1501TCE: Different technology affects stability and noise. |
| Tcr | 25 ppm/°C | - | ±100 ppm/°C | ≥100 ppm/°C | ±100 ppm/°C / ≥100 ppm/°C — Lower temperature stability.; RC0402JR-071K5L: Much lower temperature stability. |
| Pinout | 2 | - | - | - | 2 — Pin count was missing in source data, assumed 2 for 0402 package. |
Application & sourcing insights
Questions & answers
The best alternative is another thin film 0402 resistor with 1.5kΩ resistance, ≤0.1% tolerance, and a TCR of ≤25 ppm/°C. Search for parts in the Yageo RT, Vishay TNPW, or Panasonic ERA2A series.