Is there a pin-compatible replacement for RT0402BRD072K2L?

Yes, several 0402 resistors like AC0402JR-072K2L are pin-compatible. However, they are not electrically equivalent, offering much lower precision and stability, and require careful review before use.

What risks should I check before replacing RT0402BRD072K2L?

The main risks are the much wider resistance tolerance (e.g., 1% or 5% vs. the original 0.1%) and higher temperature coefficient (TCR). This can degrade circuit accuracy, stability, and performance, especially in sensitive applications.

RT0402BRD072K2L Alternatives, Datasheet & Cross Reference | Yageo

Explore alternatives for the Yageo RT0402BRD072K2L, a 2.2kΩ 0.1% 0402 thin film resistor. This guide reviews parametric trade-offs for potential functional replacements.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskhigh

Tolerance (0.1% vs 1-5%) and TCR (25 vs >100 ppm/°C) are major downgrades.

Package risklow

All candidates match the 0402 package, ensuring physical compatibility.

Can it be replaced directly?

No direct drop-in replacements with matching precision were found. All available candidates have significantly wider tolerance and worse temperature stability (TCR).

Best replacement path

For non-critical uses, AC0402JR-072K2L has the same resistance but at 5% tolerance. For precision, search for thin film 0402 2.2kΩ resistors with ≤0.1% tolerance and ≤25 ppm/°C TCR.

Main risk

Loss of circuit precision and stability due to much wider resistance tolerance and higher temperature coefficient.

Recommended alternatives

Similar 0402 resistor but with different resistance (2.21kΩ) and much lower precision (1% tolerance).

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factor	RT0402BRD072K2L	0402WGF2211TCE	AC0402JR-072K2L	Compatibility / risk
Package	0402	0402	0402	0402 — Form factor matches.; AC0402JR-072K2L: Form factor matches.
Resistance	2.2 kΩ	2.21 kΩ	2.2 kΩ	2.21 kΩ / 2.2 kΩ — Resistance value is slightly different.; AC0402JR-072K2L: Nominal resistance matches.
Tolerance	±0.1%	±1%	±5%	±1% / ±5% — Significantly wider tolerance.; AC0402JR-072K2L: Significantly wider tolerance.
Technology	Thin Film	Thick Film	Thick Film	Thick Film — Different technology implies lower stability.; AC0402JR-072K2L: Different technology implies lower stability.
Tcr	25 ppm/°C	-	±100 ppm/°C (typ)	±100 ppm/°C (typ) — Temperature stability is much lower.
Power	1/16 W	-	1/16 W	1/16 W — Power rating matches.

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Questions & answers

No direct replacement exists. For applications tolerating lower precision, AC0402JR-072K2L has the same resistance but a 5% tolerance. For precision circuits, a new search for a thin film resistor with 0.1% tolerance is required.