FRC0402J302 TS
FOJAN
Needs validationhigh risk
Same package but is a general-purpose part with significantly relaxed tolerance (5%) and TCR.
Best Alternatives to RT0402BRD073K01L
Finding a substitute for the Yageo RT0402BRD073K01L requires careful attention to its high-precision specifications. This 3.01kΩ, 0.1% tolerance, 25ppm/°C Thin Film resistor is designed for applications where accuracy and stability are critical.
AI replacement insight
Electrical riskhigh
Most alternatives have far worse tolerance and TCR. One has a ~10% resistance deviation.
Package risklow
All candidates share the same 0402 package, ensuring physical compatibility.
Can it be replaced directly?
There are no direct, drop-in replacements for RT0402BRD073K01L among the candidates reviewed. All require careful engineering evaluation due to parametric differences.
Best replacement path
No direct drop-in replacement was found. For precision applications, search for a 3.01kΩ, 0.1%, ≤25ppm/°C Thin Film resistor in an 0402 package. If the circuit can tolerate a ~10% resistance change, RT0402BRE073K3L is a possible candidate.
Main risk
The primary risk is loss of circuit accuracy and stability due to mismatches in resistance tolerance, Temperature Coefficient of Resistance (TCR), and resistor technology (Thin vs. Thick Film).
Recommended alternatives
4Alternative comparison matrix
| Feature / factor | RT0402BRD073K01L | FRC0402J302 TS | 0402WGF3011TCE | AC0402FR-073KL | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 — Same EIA package size.; 0402WGF3011TCE: Same EIA package size.; AC0402FR-073KL: Same EIA package size.; RT0402BRE073K3L: Same EIA package size. |
| Resistance | 3.01kΩ | 3kΩ | 3.01kΩ | 3kΩ | 3kΩ / 3.01kΩ / 3.3kΩ — Resistance differs by ~0.33%.; 0402WGF3011TCE: Exact resistance match.; AC0402FR-073KL: Resistance differs by ~0.33%.; RT0402BRE073K3L: Resistance is ~9.6% higher. |
| Tolerance | ±0.1% | ±5% | ±1% | ±1% | ±5% / ±1% / ±0.1% — Significantly worse tolerance.; 0402WGF3011TCE: Tolerance is 10x worse.; AC0402FR-073KL: Tolerance is 10x worse.; RT0402BRE073K3L: Same high precision tolerance. |
| Tcr | 25 ppm/°C | ±100 ppm/°C | - | - | ±100 ppm/°C / 50 ppm/°C — Significantly worse temperature stability.; RT0402BRE073K3L: TCR is slightly worse but still good. |
| Technology | Thin Film | Thick Film | Thick Film | Thick Film | Thick Film / Thin Film — Different resistor technology.; 0402WGF3011TCE: Different resistor technology.; AC0402FR-073KL: Different resistor technology.; RT0402BRE073K3L: Same precision technology. |
Application & sourcing insights
Questions & answers
No ideal alternative was found. The best choice depends on your application's needs. If precision is critical but resistance can vary by ~10%, consider Yageo's RT0402BRE073K3L. If precision is not required, a general-purpose 3kΩ 0402 resistor like AC0402FR-073KL may work after validation.