RC0805FR-0710KL - 10kOhm 1% 0.125W 0805 Chip Resistor | YAGEO
MPN: RC0805FR-0710KL β 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 | $0.002 | $2.00 |
RC0805FR-0710KL Overview
A chip resistor is the most fundamental passive component in electronics: a fixed-resistance element that limits current, divides voltage, sets bias points, and terminates transmission lines. Within the component hierarchy, it belongs to the resistor family under passive components, and the 0805 surface-mount format is one of the most widely consumed packages in the global electronics industry, occupying the middle ground between the smaller 0603 (typically 100 mW) and the larger 1206 (typically 250 mW) sizes. Compared to 0603, the 0805 footprint provides 25% more rated power dissipation, a meaningful upgrade when thermal margin matters.
Key features of the RC0805FR-0710KL include a maximum working voltage of 150 V, high reliability thick film element on an alumina substrate, lead-free pure-tin plated terminations, and moisture resistance suitable for standard reflow soldering processes. The F code in the MPN denotes the +/-1% tolerance grade, and the L suffix identifies the tape-and-reel (7-inch reel) packaging format for automated pick-and-place assembly.
Technically, the resistive element is a ruthenium-oxide-based thick film paste screen-printed onto a 96% alumina ceramic substrate and laser-trimmed to the 10 kOhm nominal value. YAGEO's thick film process delivers tight tolerance distribution and stable TCR behavior across the -55C to +155C operating range typical of the RC series, with a rated ambient temperature derating above 70C per the manufacturer datasheet.
Typical applications include general-purpose pull-up/pull-down networks, voltage dividers in consumer electronics, signal conditioning in industrial control boards, gain-setting resistors around operational amplifiers, and current limiting for LEDs and logic inputs. The 1% tolerance supports precision divider ratios without the cost of thin film parts.
Design consideration: at the full 0.125 W rating, plan PCB copper area for heat dissipation and consider derating to 50-70% of rated power in dense assemblies or high ambient temperatures to maximize long-term reliability and drift performance.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives from Vishay and Bourns, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet, providing engineering context for sourcing decisions.
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RC0805FR-0710KL Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Resistance | 10 kOhms |
| Tolerance | +/-1% |
| Power Rating | 0.125 W (1/8 W) |
| Composition | Thick Film |
| Package / Case | 0805 (2012 Metric) |
| Temperature Coefficient | +/-100 ppm/C |
| Maximum Working Voltage | 150 V |
| Features | Moisture Resistant |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -55C to +155C |
| Termination Style | Pad, SMD |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel (TR) |
| RoHS Status | RoHS Compliant |
| Lead Free | Yes |
| MSL Level | 1 |
| Number of Terminations | 2 |
RC0805FR-0710KL 0805 (2012 metric) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for RC0805FR-0710KL (0805 (2012 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 RC0805FR-0710KL.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
RC0805FR-0710KL is suitable for 6 applications: Pull-Up and Pull-Down Networks, Voltage Dividers in Consumer Electronics, Industrial Control Signal Conditioning, LED Current Limiting, Logic Gate Termination and Bias Networks, Automotive-Adjacent Embedded Modules.
Pull-Up and Pull-Down Networks
The RC0805FR-0710KL is a natural fit for I2C, SPI, and microcontroller GPIO pull-up applications. A 10 kOhm value is the de-facto default for I2C bus pull-ups in 100 kHz standard-mode designs, where it balances rise time against bus loading: at 3.3 V, a fully pulled line sources only 0.33 mA, keeping static power negligible. The 1% tolerance ensures consistent logic thresholds across production builds, and the 0.125 W rating is never approached in this role (estimated: 3.3 V across 10 kOhm is only 1.1 mW). Moisture-resistant terminations and MSL 1 unlimited floor life simplify high-volume SMT assembly. On long or heavily capacitive buses, engineers may step down to 4.7 kOhm within the same RC0805 series, retaining the identical 0805 footprint.
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Voltage Dividers in Consumer Electronics
In consumer electronics, the RC0805FR-0710KL serves in battery-voltage dividers, ADC input scaling, and feedback networks. A 10K/10K divider halves a supply rail with symmetric loading, and the 1% tolerance keeps divider error within 2% worst case - adequate for battery gas-gauging inputs fed to higher-resolution ADCs. Estimated: at 4 V across a 10K/10K divider, total current is 0.2 mA (0.4 mW per element), far below the 125 mW rating, preserving battery life in portable devices. The 150 V maximum working voltage gives ample margin on any battery rail. The 0805 case is large enough for reliable reflow yields yet small enough for dense consumer layouts. For precision sensing, substitute the same footprint value in YAGEO's tighter-tolerance or thin film lines without PCB change.
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Industrial Control Signal Conditioning
Industrial control boards use the RC0805FR-0710KL for scaling 0-10 V sensor signals, biasing transistor stages, and setting op-amp gain around parts like the LM358. The -55C to +155C operating range and thick film stability cover factory-floor ambient extremes, and the 150 V working voltage withstands 24 V industrial rail transients with margin. Estimated: a 24 V rail into a 10K input impedance draws 2.4 mA and dissipates 58 mW, comfortably inside the 125 mW rating even at elevated ambient with derating. The moisture-resistant construction supports conformally coated boards common in industrial enclosures. Because the RC0805 family is second-sourced widely, BOM risk for long-lifetime industrial products is minimal.
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LED Current Limiting
For indicator LEDs and low-current LED strings, the RC0805FR-0710KL acts as a current-set or current-limiting element. Estimated: driving an LED from a 5 V rail with a 10K resistor yields roughly 0.3 mA - suitable for panel indicators and status LEDs where low brightness and minimal power are desired. At such currents the resistor dissipates under 1 mW, so no derating or copper-pour considerations arise. The 1% tolerance gives uniform LED brightness across a production panel, which matters in display clusters and appliance fascias. The 0805 case handles solder-joint reliability through repeated thermal cycling better than 0603 in these low-stress roles. For higher-current lighting, move to larger case sizes or dedicated LED drivers instead.
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Logic Gate Termination and Bias Networks
Digital boards embed the RC0805FR-0710KL as gate bias resistors, open-drain terminations, and RC timing elements. In RC oscillator and reset-timing circuits, the 1% tolerance directly controls timing accuracy: estimated with a 10 uF capacitor, a 10K resistor yields a 0.1 s time constant, and the 1% resistor error contributes only 1 ms of timing spread. The 0.125 W rating and 150 V working voltage cover all common logic rails (1.2 V to 5 V) with enormous margin. Moisture resistance protects against bias drift in humid environments, and the Β±100 ppm/C TCR keeps bias points stable over the -40C to +85C commercial range. The ubiquitous 0805 footprint also simplifies rework and probe access during development debugging.
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Automotive-Adjacent Embedded Modules
While the standard RC0805FR-0710KL is not AEC-Q200 qualified, it is widely used in automotive-adjacent modules - telematics dongles, aftermarket sensors, and workshop equipment - where wide temperature capability and low cost matter. The -55C to +155C range covers engine-bay-adjacent enclosures, and the thick film element resists pulse stressing typical of load-dump-protected 12 V rails. Estimated: a 12 V rail into a 10K sense resistor dissipates 14.4 mW, an order of magnitude below rating. Moisture-resistant construction suits conformal-coated automotive-style PCBs. For production automotive platforms requiring full AEC-Q200 qualification, move to YAGEO's automotive-grade AC series in the same 0805 footprint without layout changes.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | CRC080510K0FKED | CR080510K0K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0805 (2012 Metric) | 0805 (2012 Metric) - same | 0805 (2012 Metric) - same |
| Brand | YAGEO | Vishay Intertechnology | Bourns |
| Resistance | 10 kOhms | 10 kOhms | 10 kOhms |
| Tolerance | +/-1% | +/-1% | +/-1% |
| Power Rating | 0.125 W (1/8 W) | 0.125 W (1/8 W) | 0.125 W (1/8 W) |
| Composition | Thick Film | Thick Film | Thick Film |
| Temperature Coefficient | +/-100 ppm/C | +/-100 ppm/C | +/-100 ppm/C |
Key Differentiators
- Lowest landed cost at volume (vs CRC080510K0FKED)
- 25% more power rating than 0603 in a similar footprint (vs RC0603FR-0710KL)
- Broad multi-brand second sourcing (vs CR080510K0K)
Design Notes
The RC0805FR-0710KL is rated 0.125 W at 70C ambient with linear derating to zero at 155C. Estimated: at 10 kOhm, dissipation of 100 mW corresponds to about 31.6 V across the part - far above typical logic use. In dense multi-layer boards with many resistors near thermal limits, stagger high-dissipation parts and use thermal relief copper. Most 10K applications (pull-ups, dividers) dissipate under 5 mW and need no thermal design effort at all.
Use the standard IPC SOIC/0805 land pattern of approximately 1.3 mm x 0.75 mm pads on a 2.0 mm center-to-center span for the 0805 (2012 metric) case. Ensure solder mask openings match pad geometry to avoid tombstoning during reflow; balanced pad symmetry and equal copper thermal mass on both terminations is the primary tombstone countermeasure for 0805 chip resistors. The pure-tin lead-free terminations are compatible with standard SnAgCu SAC305 reflow profiles.
Two common pitfalls: first, do not exceed 150 V working voltage - in line-powered or piezo-drive circuits, transients can exceed this and cause latent resistance drift. Second, remember tolerance and TCR stack: worst-case divider error is the 1% initial tolerance plus TCR drift over temperature, so a 1% 10K part does not deliver 1% divider accuracy across -55C to +155C without tighter grades. For precision sensing, select a 0.1% thin film 0805 in the same footprint instead.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant and lead free per YAGEO and distributor listings (DigiKey, LCSC). REACH compliant and MSL 1 per PartGenie compliance notes. AEC-Q200 qualification is not claimed for the standard RC series - use YAGEO AC series for automotive-grade parts. Halogen-free and conflict-minerals status not stated in provided data.
