RC0603FR-0710KL - 10kOhm 1% 0.1W 0603 Chip Resistor | YAGEO
MPN: RC0603FR-0710KL ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| 10 | $0.008 | $0.08 |
| 100 | $0.005 | $0.50 |
| 500 | $0.003 | $1.50 |
| 1,000 | $0.0025 | $2.50 |
| 3,000 | $0.0023 | $6.90 |
RC0603FR-0710KL Overview
A chip resistor is the most fundamental passive component in electronics: a fixed resistor that limits current, sets gain in amplifier networks, forms voltage dividers, and provides pull-up/pull-down biasing. Chip resistors sit within the broader hierarchy of passive components -> resistors -> fixed resistors -> surface-mount thick film resistors. The 0603 imperial size (1.6 mm x 0.8 mm, hence 1608 Metric) is the workhorse SMD package, balancing density, pick-and-place handling, and power capability.
Key features of the RC0603FR-0710KL include its precise ±1% tolerance, a temperature coefficient of ±100 ppm/C, and a moisture-resistant protective overcoat suitable for standard reflow assembly. The thick film resistive element is laser-trimmed for accuracy, and the lead-free nickel-plated terminations ensure excellent solderability and compatibility with lead-free (RoHS) soldering profiles.
Technically, the thick film process deposits a ruthenium-oxide-based resistive paste on a ceramic alumina substrate, which is then laser trimmed to the target resistance. The ±100 ppm/C TCR keeps value drift to roughly 0.1% over a 100 C temperature swing, so in most general-purpose circuits the 1% tolerance dominates overall accuracy. The 0.1 W rating applies with proper PCB land patterns per the manufacturer specification sheet; derating is required at elevated ambient temperatures.
Typical applications include general purpose voltage dividers, pull-up/pull-down networks for digital I/O and I2C/SPI buses, current limiting for LEDs, feedback networks around DC-DC converters and LDO regulators, and gain-setting resistors around operational amplifiers where 1% accuracy is sufficient.
Design tip: for circuits needing better than 1% accuracy or higher power, move to YAGEO's 0.5% (D tolerance) RC0603 variants or a larger 0805 package; for automotive qualification, choose the AC0603FR-0710KL AEC-Q200-style automotive variant with the same footprint.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in cross-brand alternatives, application guidance, and design notes not found in a single manufacturer datasheet, helping engineers and buyers source the RC0603FR-0710KL with confidence.
Drop-in alternatives for RC0603FR-0710KL — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with RC0603FR-0710KL (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Power Rating, Resistance, Termination Style.
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AC0603FR-0710KL
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RC0603DR-0710KL
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CR0603-FX-1002ELF
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RC0603FR-0710KL Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Resistance | 10 kOhms |
| Tolerance | ±1% |
| Power Rating | 0.1 W, 1/10 W (100 mW) |
| Composition | Thick Film |
| Temperature Coefficient | ±100 ppm/C |
| Package / Case | 0603 (1608 Metric) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Features | Moisture Resistant |
| Termination Style | Lead-free termination, SMD pads |
| Series | YAGEO RC (General Purpose Thick Film Chip Resistor) |
| Resistance Code | 1002 (10 kOhm) |
| Tolerance Code | F (±1%) |
| Packaging Code | 07 = 7-inch reel, paper tape; L = standard packaging variant |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (lead-free terminations) |
RC0603FR-0710KL 0603 (1608 metric) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for RC0603FR-0710KL (0603 (1608 metric) package). Pin numbering, functions, and connection diagrams are defined in the manufacturer datasheet. Refer to it for the exact footprint and soldering guidelines.
No detailed pinout data available for RC0603FR-0710KL.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
RC0603FR-0710KL is suitable for 6 applications: General Purpose Voltage Dividers, Pull-Up / Pull-Down Networks for I2C and Digital I/O, DC-DC Converter and LDO Feedback Networks, Op-Amp Gain-Setting Networks, LED Current Limiting (Low-Current Indicators), Gate Drive and Microcontroller I/O Series Resistors.
General Purpose Voltage Dividers
The RC0603FR-0710KL is a natural fit for resistive voltage dividers used to scale signals into ADC inputs or monitor supply rails. Its ±1% tolerance bounds divider error to about 2% worst case, and the ±100 ppm/C temperature coefficient keeps drift near 0.1% over a 100 C swing - adequate for most monitoring functions. Drawing only microamps in high-impedance dividers (e.g., two 10 kOhm parts halving a 3.3 V rail at 165 uA), it dissipates just 27 mW total, far below the 0.1 W rating. The 0603 footprint conserves board area in dense MCU designs, and the moisture-resistant thick film overcoat ensures stability in non-hermetic environments.
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Pull-Up / Pull-Down Networks for I2C and Digital I/O
10 kOhms is the classic I2C pull-up value for 100 kHz standard-mode buses at 3.3 V, and the RC0603FR-0710KL serves this role with its stable thick film element and ±1% tolerance. A 10 kOhm pull-up at 3.3 V draws only 0.33 mA when the bus is pulled low, dissipating about 1.1 mW - negligible against the 100 mW rating, so no derating concerns arise. Two RC0603FR-0710KL parts on SDA and SCL share one standardized 0603 land pattern, simplifying the BOM. In digital I/O biasing, the moisture-resistant construction maintains long-term pull strength on unused or floating pins, preventing spurious toggling in consumer and industrial controllers alike.
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DC-DC Converter and LDO Feedback Networks
Feedback dividers set the output voltage of switching regulators and LDOs, and the RC0603FR-0710KL's ±1% tolerance supports the typical ±2-3% total output accuracy target of modern regulators. For example, a 5 V output from a 0.8 V reference using 10 kOhms low-side and ~52.5 kOhms high-side places only 0.8 V across the 10 kOhm part - about 64 uW, negligible thermally. The ±100 ppm/C TCR contributes modest reference-divider drift, acceptable for most point-of-load rails. Use the RC0603FR-0710KL with ceramic output capacitors from reputable manufacturers and keep the divider traces short and away from the switch node to preserve regulation accuracy and minimize noise pickup.
Recommended
Op-Amp Gain-Setting Networks
In inverting and non-inverting amplifier configurations, the RC0603FR-0710KL provides reliable 10 kOhm gain resistors around general-purpose op-amps. A 10 kOhm/10 kOhm unity-gain inverter built with this part yields ±1% gain error from resistor tolerance alone, and the ±100 ppm/C tracking (both resistors drift in the same direction) partially cancels ratio error in temperature - a practical advantage of using same-series parts. At ±5 V supplies the resistor dissipates only 2.5 mW, well within the 0.1 W rating. Its 0603 size keeps parasitic inductance low for stable high-frequency behavior, and the moisture-resistant construction suits long-life industrial instrumentation boards.
Recommended
LED Current Limiting (Low-Current Indicators)
For status LEDs carrying a few milliamps, the RC0603FR-0710KL works as a series limiter: with a 3.3 V rail, a red LED (~2.0 V forward), 10 kOhms limits current to about 0.13 mA - suited to ultra-low-power indicator applications, dial illumination, and microamp signage where battery life dominates. Note the power math: at higher currents the resistor power is I-squared-R, so 2 mA means only 40 mW (safe), but 4 mA approaches 160 mW, exceeding the 100 mW rating - for brighter indicators use lower-value resistors in the same series or a larger package. Verify LED brightness requirements against the actual current before finalizing the value.
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Gate Drive and Microcontroller I/O Series Resistors
A 10 kOhm series or gate-pull-down resistor built from the RC0603FR-0710KL keeps MOSFET gates defined during MCU startup and resets, preventing floating-gate shoot-through in half-bridge and relay-driver stages. As a gate pull-down it dissipates nothing in steady state (gate holds no DC current), so the 100 mW rating is never stressed. In I/O protection roles, the thick film element's pulse handling and moisture-resistant overcoat provide robust field reliability. The ±1% tolerance is far tighter than such biasing functions require, giving generous design margin. Keep the resistor close to the gate pin to minimize loop inductance, and follow YAGEO land-pattern guidance for reflow reliability.
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Engineering reference data for RC0603FR-0710KL — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | AC0603FR-0710KL | RC0603DR-0710KL | CR0603-FX-1002ELF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0603 (1608 Metric) | 0603 (1608 Metric) - same | 0603 (1608 Metric) - same | 0603 (1608 Metric) - same |
| Brand | YAGEO | YAGEO | YAGEO | Bourns |
| Resistance | 10 kOhms | 10 kOhms | 10 kOhms | 10 kOhms |
| Tolerance | ±1% | ±1% | ±0.5% | ±1% |
| Power Rating | 0.1 W (1/10 W) | 0.1 W | 0.1 W | 0.1 W |
| Composition | Thick Film | Thick Film | Thick Film | Thick Film |
| Moisture Resistance | Yes | Yes (anti-sulfur options in AC line) | Yes | Yes |
Key Differentiators
- Commodity availability and cost (vs AC0603FR-0710KL)
- Tighter tolerance option within same brand (vs RC0603DR-0710KL)
- Cross-brand second source (vs CR0603-FX-1002ELF)
Design Notes
Respect the 0.1 W (100 mW) rating with temperature derating: YAGEO's RC series specification includes a derating curve that linearly reduces allowable power as ambient temperature rises toward the upper operating limit. Estimated: at 10 kOhms, full rating corresponds to about 31.6 V and 3.16 mA; even 1 mA of continuous current produces only 10 mW, leaving large margin. For pulse loads, verify the manufacturer's pulse-limiting data in the official spec sheet rather than extrapolating.
Follow YAGEO's recommended 0603 land pattern dimensions in the RC series specification for optimum solder joint reliability and power dissipation. Standard 0603 footprints (approximately 1.6 mm x 0.8 mm pads extended) work with reflow, wave, and hand soldering. Maintain adequate spacing between adjacent 0603 bodies for pick-and-place and rework clearance, and avoid placing the resistor where solder paste bridging to fine-pitch neighbors can occur.
Do not confuse part-number suffixes: RC0603FR-0710KL is 10 kOhm (code 1002); RC0603FR-0710RL would be 10 Ohm - a factor-of-1000 difference from one character. Also confirm tolerance codes (F = ±1%) when cross-referencing, since distributors carry multiple tolerance variants at similar prices. Finally, when sourcing substitutes, ensure the replacement is genuinely 0603 imperial (1608 metric), not 0402 or 0805, to guarantee the same footprint.
Compliance Information
Lead-free terminations per YAGEO RC series specification; TTI listing confirms hazardous substance content within EU Directive 2011/65/EC (RoHS) limits and amendments. REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals declarations should be obtained from YAGEO environmental documentation.
