RN60C1501FRE6 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The RN60C1501FRE6 is a 1.5 kOhms ±1% metal film through-hole resistor rated at 0.25W (1/4W) in axial package configuration. Manufactured by Vishay Dale under the military-grade RN60 series (MIL-R-10509/1), this component features flame retardant coating, moisture resistance, and safety-rated construction suitable for military and high-reliability applications. The part maintains active product status with 960 units currently in stock. Substitute parts are identified to address packaging availability, tolerance requirements, and inventory considerations while maintaining electrical and mechanical compatibility.

Substiute Parts

RN60C1501FRE6

Vishay DaleIn Stock: 997RN60C1501FRE6 Datasheet

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RN60C1501FB14

Vishay DaleIn Stock: 976RN60C1501FB14 Datasheet

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RN60C1501BB14

Vishay DaleIn Stock: 1453RN60C1501BB14 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the RN60C1501FRE6 are classified based on the following substitution criteria:

Direct Substitutes (Electrical & Mechanical Equivalence):

• Identical resistance value: 1.5 kOhms
• Identical tolerance: ±1%
• Identical power rating: 0.25W (1/4W)
• Identical composition: Metal Film
• Identical package: Axial
• Identical temperature coefficient: ±50ppm/°C
• Identical operating temperature range: -65°C to 175°C
• Identical physical dimensions: 0.145" Dia × 0.344" L (3.68mm × 8.74mm)
• Identical series: Military, MIL-R-10509/1, RN60

Upgrade Substitutes (Enhanced Tolerance):

• All electrical and mechanical parameters identical except tolerance specification
• Tighter tolerance: ±0.1% (versus ±1%)
• Suitable for applications requiring higher precision

Packaging Variation:

• Substitute parts differ only in packaging format (Bulk versus Cut Tape)
• No impact on electrical performance or mechanical compatibility

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

RN60C1501FB14 Selection Criteria: This part is a direct electrical and mechanical equivalent to the RN60C1501FRE6. Selection is appropriate when bulk packaging format is acceptable for procurement and assembly workflows. Both parts maintain identical electrical specifications, military-grade construction, and compliance status. The primary distinction is packaging configuration (Bulk versus Cut Tape).

RN60C1501BB14 Selection Criteria: This part is suitable for applications requiring enhanced tolerance performance. The ±0.1% tolerance specification provides tighter resistance value control compared to the ±1% specification of the primary part. All other electrical parameters, mechanical dimensions, temperature characteristics, and military-grade features remain identical. Selection is appropriate when circuit design requires higher precision resistor values while maintaining the same power rating, temperature range, and reliability features. Product status is Active with 1361 units in stock, providing robust availability.

All substitute parts maintain Active product status, identical RoHS non-compliant and REACH Affected compliance designations, and are manufactured by Vishay Dale under the same military series specification (MIL-R-10509/1, RN60).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can RN60C1501FB14 be used as a direct replacement for RN60C1501FRE6? A: Yes. Both parts are electrically and mechanically identical with 1.5 kOhms ±1% resistance, 0.25W power rating, metal film composition, and axial package configuration. The difference is packaging format: RN60C1501FRE6 is supplied in Cut Tape (CT) while RN60C1501FB14 is supplied in Bulk. Electrical performance and physical dimensions are identical.

Q: What is the advantage of RN60C1501BB14 over RN60C1501FRE6? A: RN60C1501BB14 provides tighter tolerance specification at ±0.1% compared to ±1% for the RN60C1501FRE6. This means the actual resistance value will be closer to the nominal 1.5 kOhms specification. All other parameters including power rating, temperature range, and physical dimensions remain identical. Selection depends on circuit precision requirements.

Q: Are all three parts suitable for military applications? A: Yes. All three parts are manufactured under the military-grade RN60 series (MIL-R-10509/1) specification and feature flame retardant coating, moisture resistance, and safety-rated construction. All maintain Active product status.

Q: Does packaging format affect electrical performance? A: No. Packaging format (Cut Tape versus Bulk) affects only procurement and assembly logistics. Electrical specifications, mechanical dimensions, and performance characteristics are identical between RN60C1501FRE6 and RN60C1501FB14.

Q: Can these parts be used in high-temperature applications? A: Yes. All three parts are rated for operating temperatures from -65°C to 175°C with a temperature coefficient of ±50ppm/°C, making them suitable for high-temperature environments within this range.

Q: What is the physical size compatibility across all three parts? A: All three parts share identical physical dimensions of 0.145" Dia × 0.344" L (3.68mm × 8.74mm) in axial package configuration. They are mechanically interchangeable on PCBs designed for this form factor.