Best Alternatives to RT0402BRD07240KL

Package: 0402 (1005 Metric)YageoChip Resistor - Surface MountSeries: RTPackage: Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT) Digi-Reel®Resistance: 240 kOhmsTolerance: ±0.1%Temperature Coefficient: ±25ppm/°C

Finding a substitute for the Yageo RT0402BRD07240KL, a 240kΩ high-precision thin-film resistor, requires careful parametric review. While several 0402 package alternatives exist, none are a direct drop-in replacement, with most differing in resistance value, tolerance, or TCR.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskhigh

Most candidates have different resistance, wider tolerance, or higher TCR, impacting circuit performance.

Package risklow

All candidates share the same 0402 package, ensuring physical compatibility.

Sourcing risklow

Alternatives are available from multiple manufacturers, but precision may vary.

Can it be replaced directly?

No direct, drop-in replacement with identical key parameters was found. All identified alternatives have parametric differences that require engineering review.

Best replacement path

Evaluate if a resistance value near 240kΩ (e.g., 232kΩ or 249kΩ) is acceptable. If so, RT0402BRE07232KL and ARG02BTC2493 offer matching precision. If 240kΩ is mandatory, a lower-precision part like RC-02K2403FT is an option, but requires significant design review.

Main risk

The primary risk is a loss of circuit precision due to differences in resistance value, tolerance, or temperature stability (TCR).

Recommended alternatives

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RT0402BRE07232KL package
Needs validationmedium risk

A high-precision alternative with a slightly lower resistance of 232kΩ.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorRT0402BRD07240KLRT0402BRE07232KLRC-02K2403FTARG02BTC2493Compatibility / risk
Resistance240kΩ232kΩ240kΩ249kΩ232kΩ / 240kΩ / 249kΩ / 243kΩ — Resistance value differs by -3.3%.; RC-02K2403FT: Resistance value matches.; ARG02BTC2493: Resistance value differs by +3.75%.; FRC0402F2433TS: Resistance value differs by +1.25%.
Tolerance±0.1%±0.1%±1%±0.1%±0.1% / ±1% — Precision tolerance matches.; RC-02K2403FT: Significantly wider tolerance.; ARG02BTC2493: Precision tolerance matches.; FRC0402F2433TS: Significantly wider tolerance.
Tcr±25 ppm/°C±25 ppm/°C±100ppm/℃±25ppm/°C±25 ppm/°C / ±100ppm/℃ / ±25ppm/°C / ±100 ppm/°C — Temperature coefficient matches.; RC-02K2403FT: Higher temperature coefficient, less stable.; ARG02BTC2493: Temperature coefficient matches.; FRC0402F2433TS: Higher temperature coefficient.
TechnologyThin FilmThin FilmThick FilmThin FilmThin Film / Thick Film — Technology matches.; RC-02K2403FT: Thick film is generally lower precision than thin film.; ARG02BTC2493: Technology matches.; FRC0402F2433TS: Thick film is lower precision.
Package0402 (1005 Metric)0402 (1005 Metric)040204020402 (1005 Metric) — Package size is compatible.; RC-02K2403FT: Package size is compatible.; ARG02BTC2493: Package size is compatible.

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

The best alternatives depend on your design's flexibility. If a slight resistance change is acceptable, Yageo's RT0402BRE07232KL (232kΩ) and Viking Tech's ARG02BTC2493 (249kΩ) offer the same high precision. If the 240kΩ value is strict, FH's RC-02K2403FT is an option, but it has lower precision (±1% tolerance).