
Yageo
A high-precision (0.1%) thin film alternative with matching resistance, power, and 0402 package.
WR04X2003FTL is a general-purpose 200kΩ 1% 0402 thick film resistor. This page provides a list of potential alternatives, including higher-precision upgrades and lower-cost options with relaxed parameters for engineering evaluation.
Tolerance or technology mismatches can affect circuit precision and stability.
The 0402 package is standardized, making physical replacement straightforward.
While no exact 1-to-1 replacement is listed, several pin-compatible 0402 resistors are available. The best choice depends on your application's tolerance and cost requirements.
Upgrade to a thin film resistor like the Yageo RT0402B series for better precision (0.1% tolerance) and stability.
The primary risk is substituting with a part that has a wider tolerance (e.g., ±5% vs ±1%), which can degrade circuit performance.

Yageo
A high-precision (0.1%) thin film alternative with matching resistance, power, and 0402 package.
| Feature / factor | WR04X2003FTL | RT0402BRD07200KL | RT0402BRE07200KL | 0402WGJ0204TCE | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 (1005 Metric) | 0402 | 0402 / 0402 (1005 Metric) — Form factor matches.; RT0402BRE07200KL: Form factor matches.; 0402WGJ0204TCE: Form factor matches.; FRC0402F2203TS: Form factor matches. |
| Resistance | 200 kΩ | 200 kΩ | 200 kΩ | 200 kΩ | 200 kΩ / 220 kΩ — Resistance value matches.; RT0402BRE07200KL: Resistance value matches.; 0402WGJ0204TCE: Resistance value matches.; FRC0402F2203TS: 10% higher resistance value. |
| Tolerance | ±1% | ±0.1% | ±0.1% | ±5% | ±0.1% / ±5% / ±1% — Higher precision.; RT0402BRE07200KL: Higher precision.; 0402WGJ0204TCE: Wider tolerance may impact precision.; FRC0402F2203TS: Tolerance matches. |
| Technology | Thick Film | Thin Film | Thin Film | Thick Film | Thin Film / Thick Film — Upgrade in technology, may affect noise/stability.; RT0402BRE07200KL: Upgrade in technology, may affect noise/stability.; 0402WGJ0204TCE: Technology matches. |
| Power | 1/16W | - | 1/16W | - | 1/16W — Power rating matches. |
For higher precision, thin film resistors like Yageo RT0402BRE07200KL are excellent upgrades, offering 0.1% tolerance. For cost-sensitive applications where ±5% tolerance is acceptable, parts like UNI-ROYAL 0402WGJ0204TCE can be considered.