RT0402FRE07100KL
Yageo
Needs validationmedium risk
A parametric alternative with a wider ±1% tolerance but matching resistance, package, and technology.
Best Alternatives to RT0402BRE07100KL
RT0402BRE07100KL is a high-precision 100kΩ thin film chip resistor in a 0402 package, featuring a tight ±0.1% tolerance and 50 ppm/°C TCR. It is ideal for applications requiring high accuracy and stability.
AI replacement insight
Electrical riskhigh
Substituting a precision resistor with a general-purpose one can affect circuit performance, especially in sensitive analog, measurement, or feedback circuits.
Package risklow
All candidates share the same 0402 package, so they are mechanically compatible.
Can it be replaced directly?
No, there are no direct drop-in replacements among the candidates reviewed. All options involve a parameter change that requires engineering review, primarily a downgrade in tolerance or a change in technology from Thin Film to Thick Film.
Best replacement path
The closest alternative is RT0402FRE07100KL, which matches technology but has a wider ±1% tolerance. If the exact resistance value is flexible but precision is not, RT0402BRD0791KL offers the same tolerance with a 91kΩ value. No direct drop-in replacement was found.
Main risk
The main risk is loss of precision. The target is a ±0.1% thin film resistor, and most alternatives are general-purpose parts with ±1% or ±5% tolerance and less stable Thick Film technology.
Recommended alternatives
6Alternative comparison matrix
| Feature / factor | RT0402BRE07100KL | RT0402FRE07100KL | AC0402JR-07100KL | CR0402FF1003G | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tolerance | ±0.1% | ±1% | ±5% | ±1% | ±1% / ±5% — Candidate has a 10x wider tolerance range.; AC0402JR-07100KL: Significant downgrade from precision to general purpose.; CR0402FF1003G: Candidate has a 10x wider tolerance range.; RTT02104JTH: Significant downgrade from precision to general purpose. |
| Technology | Thin Film | Thin Film | Thick Film | Thick Film | Thin Film / Thick Film — Both are thin film, good for stability.; AC0402JR-07100KL: Thick film has different noise and stability characteristics.; CR0402FF1003G: Thick film has different noise and stability characteristics.; RTT02104JTH: Thick film has different noise and stability characteristics. |
| Resistance | 100 kΩ | 100 kΩ | 100 kΩ | 100 kΩ | 100 kΩ — matched; AC0402JR-07100KL: matched; CR0402FF1003G: matched; RTT02104JTH: matched |
| Package | 0402 | 0402 | - | 0402 | 0402 — Same package ensures form-fit compatibility.; CR0402FF1003G: matched; RTT02104JTH: matched |
| Tcr | 50 ppm/°C | 50 ppm/°C | - | - | 50 ppm/°C — matched |
| Application | Commercial | - | AEC-Q200 | - | AEC-Q200 — Candidate is automotive grade, target is not specified. |
Application & sourcing insights
Questions & answers
The best alternative depends on your circuit's needs. RT0402FRE07100KL is the closest, relaxing only the tolerance to ±1%. If your design can use a 91kΩ resistor, RT0402BRD0791KL matches the ±0.1% precision. All other options are significant downgrades.