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The Stackpole Electronics RMCF0603FT100K is a nonpolarized, 100 kΩ ±1%, 0.1 W thick-film surface-mount resistor in the 0603 (1608 metric) package, as reported by Future Electronics and JLCPCB. A common practical use for this resistance value is low-current logic biasing—particularly a weak pull-up or pull-down—with other applications including voltage dividers and RC networks when leakage and settling time permit.
Verification status: The manufacturer’s RMCF/RMCP datasheet was located, but direct reading failed and the citation-backed lookup re...
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The Stackpole Electronics RMCF0603FT100K is a nonpolarized, 100 kΩ ±1%, 0.1 W thick-film surface-mount resistor in the 0603 (1608 metric) package, as reported by Future Electronics and JLCPCB. A common practical use for this resistance value is low-current logic biasing—particularly a weak pull-up or pull-down—with other applications including voltage dividers and RC networks when leakage and settling time permit.
Verification status: The manufacturer’s RMCF/RMCP datasheet was located, but direct reading failed and the citation-backed lookup remained pending after retries; this is not evidence that its specifications are undocumented. Stackpole values below are explicitly distributor-reported and unverified against the manufacturer PDF; engineering examples are calculations, not manufacturer application recommendations. Alternative-part claims with inline citations were verified from their respective datasheets. Research date: October 7, 2026.
1. Quick Specifications
A passive resistor datasheet uses rated power, limiting voltage, and overload/test conditions rather than the IC-style distinction between supply recommendations and absolute maximum ratings. Do not treat a voltage limit as an allowable continuous voltage regardless of resistance or temperature.
Use the actual solder-land drawing; pad center spacing is footprint-dependent
Exact manufacturer land geometry unresolved
Typical application conditions
Illustrative 3.3 V or 5 V logic bias
User-selected circuit conditions, NOT manufacturer recommendations
Calculated examples in Section 3
Continuous current
No independent maximum verified
Derive from voltage, resistance, and allowable power; not from zero-ohm jumper data
Manufacturer verification unresolved
AEC-Q200
Project description identifies an automotive AEC-Q200 part
Exact current manufacturer qualification statement remains unresolved; obtain it for an automotive BOM
Unverified against manufacturer documentation
Power and voltage check—engineering derivation: Using the distributor-reported nominal values, √(0.1 W × 100 kΩ) = 100 V. However, the reported 75 V working limit is lower, so it governs before nominal room-temperature power does: 75²/100000 = 56.25 mW and 75/100000 = 0.75 mA. These are conditional calculations, not independently verified ratings; high-temperature derating can impose a lower allowable voltage.
Derating gap: The manufacturer’s indexed search result reports derating from full power at 70°C to zero at 155°C, but the curve and test context could not be read. Treat those endpoints as unverified and do not release a thermally stressed design until the PDF is checked; use V_allow ≤ min(V_working, √(P_allow(T) × R_min)) after establishing the actual allowable power.
2. Pinout & Connections
There are no supply, ground, enable, or polarity pins. Numbers 1 and 2 below are schematic/footprint conventions for interchangeable resistor terminals, not manufacturer signal names.
Table
Pin Number
Pin Name
Description
Best Practice
1
Terminal 1
One end of the resistive element
Connect to the node being biased, measured, or filtered; either orientation is electrically equivalent.
2
Terminal 2
Other end of the resistive element
For a pull-down, tie to the relevant signal GND; for a pull-up, connect to the receiving circuit’s permitted logic supply.
Do not assume one terminal must always be grounded. Neither terminal requires an additional pull-up; the component itself provides resistance between two nets.
3. Standard Application Circuit
100 kΩ GPIO pull-down at 3.3 V or 5 V
A useful integration example is a default-low, high-impedance digital input:
Connect one resistor terminal directly to the input net and the other to signal ground. The resistor itself needs no decoupling capacitor or additional passive component; the receiving IC still needs its own supply decoupling as specified by its datasheet.
Nominal calculations, assuming the stated 100 kΩ resistance:
Table
Voltage across resistor
Current I = V/R
Dissipation P = V²/R
3.3 V
33 µA
0.1089 mW
5 V
50 µA
0.25 mW
For worst-case current and dissipation under the stated ±1% initial tolerance, use R_min = 99 kΩ and the maximum actual supply voltage. These examples do not mean every input is suitable for a 100 kΩ pull-down.
Check logic margin before choosing 100 kΩ. Leakage sourced into the node produces approximately V_node = I_leak × R. For an illustrative 1 µA leakage, the resulting voltage is about 0.1 V; compare the worst-case leakage, R_max, supply variation, temperature, and coupled noise with the input’s guaranteed V_IL. A 100 kΩ pull-up has the analogous high-level leakage constraint. Follow mandatory boot/configuration resistor requirements from the receiving IC instead of substituting 100 kΩ automatically.
Check settling time. With an illustrative total node capacitance of 20 pF, τ = RC = 2 µs, and the first-order 10–90% transition time is approximately 2.2τ = 4.4 µs. A 100 kΩ resistor is therefore not a default choice for a fast open-drain bus; select resistance from the interface’s leakage and rise-time requirements.
Voltage-divider use
With another 100 kΩ resistor below it, this part can form an unloaded 2:1 divider: VIN → upper 100 kΩ → VOUT → lower 100 kΩ → GND. At VIN = 5 V, ideal VOUT = 2.5 V and divider current = 25 µA; Thevenin source resistance is 50 kΩ. With opposing ±1% initial tolerances, the unloaded ratio is 0.495–0.505, before drift or loading; check the receiving ADC’s source-impedance and acquisition-time requirements, and use a buffer or lower resistance if needed.
A filter capacitor is optional and circuit-dependent, not required by this resistor. Its value must follow the intended bandwidth and ADC settling requirements. LED-specific resistor selection and USB-C CC termination instructions are not applicable to this component guide.
4. PCB Layout & Routing Guidelines
The following are engineering recommendations, not quoted manufacturer assembly instructions:
Verify the actual 0603/1608 solder land pattern. The body outline is not the pad outline; manufacturer land dimensions and exact package tolerances remain unresolved. Do not infer connector-style pin pitch from the package name.
Keep high-impedance nodes short and clean. Place a pull-down near its receiving pin and route its ground connection to the same signal reference. Keep divider midpoints away from switching nodes; account for contamination leakage in humid or dirty environments.
Balance solder heating. Use reasonably symmetric pad/copper connections to reduce tombstoning risk. If a pad joins a large plane, assess thermal relief with the assembler; a large heat sink on only one terminal can unbalance reflow.
Respect temperature and dissipation. Keep the resistor away from hot power devices when bias accuracy or power margin matters, and confirm the manufacturer’s derating curve for the actual local environment.
Route for the application, not a fictitious high-current rating. The logic examples carry only tens of microamps and need ordinary signal routing subject to fabrication rules. This 100 kΩ part is not a current shunt or power jumper; differential-pair matching and a dedicated resistor decoupling capacitor are not applicable.
5. Common Pitfalls / Things to Watch Out For
Treating voltage and power limits independently. A reported 75 V working rating does not justify 75 V at every temperature, and 150 V overload is not a continuous rating. Check V²/R using R_min, establish allowable derated power, and evaluate pulse duration and repetition separately; do not borrow the series’ zero-ohm jumper current rating.
Assuming a weak 100 kΩ bias always defines a valid logic state or accurate ADC voltage. Input leakage, board contamination, internal pulls, capacitance, ADC sampling current, and loading can dominate. Use worst-case input limits, settling time, and source impedance to choose whether 100 kΩ is appropriate.
6. Popular Alternatives & Equivalents
Both alternatives were found in the Flux library. Compatibility below means interchangeable two-terminal connectivity and a standard 0603 package candidate; it is not certification of the existing project footprint, pulse behavior, qualification paperwork, or production assembly process.
Exact manufacturer product page specifies 100 kΩ, ±1%, 0.100 W, 1.6 × 0.8 mm and ±100 ppm/K. Panasonic product page. Datasheet dimensions: L 1.60 ±0.15 mm, W 0.80 +0.15/−0.05 mm, T 0.45 ±0.10 mm. The 0603 series rating is 0.1 W at 70°C with a 75 V limiting-element voltage.
Pin-compatible; standard-0603 footprint-compatible candidate; functionally similar
The ERJ series’ AEC-Q200 statement includes the 0603 grouping. Exact grade/category-temperature interpretation was not verified; do not assign a grade from this guide. Confirm actual land-pattern overlap and approved automotive documentation before release.
Exact manufacturer specsheet identifies 100 kΩ, 1% and 0603/1608. Yageo product specsheet. F denotes ±1.0%. RC0603 dimensions: 1.60±0.10 × 0.80±0.10 × 0.45±0.10 mm. Standard series rating: 1/10 W, −55°C to +155°C, maximum working voltage 75 V.
Pin-compatible; standard-0603 footprint-compatible candidate; functionally similar
Do not assume automotive equivalence: AEC-Q200 qualification was not established for this exact RC ordering code. Verify temperature coefficient, pulse/overload requirements, and manufacturing land compatibility for the actual application.
Drop-in release status: Neither substitution is an unconditional approved drop-in because the original Stackpole manufacturer evidence and project footprint have not been fully checked. For low-voltage, low-power bias use these are sensible electrical/package candidates; for automotive production use an approved alternate qualification process.
7. Sourcing & Purchasing Guide
Table
Attribute
Details
Primary Distributors
Future Electronics has an exact-part listing. Future Electronics. DigiKey and Mouser are purchasing channels to check, but their exact live offer terms were not directly verified in this research. Use Stackpole’s stock checker to identify franchised inventory and then confirm with the distributor.
JLCPCB / LCSC Identification
Exact MPN listed as catalog C237792 in 0603. JLCPCB listing. Listing existence does not verify current stock, price, or Basic/Extended assembly class.
Packaging Options
Future’s directly read listing is Reel. Manufacturer T-code reel diameter/tape details remain unresolved. Cut-tape and custom-reel offerings should be confirmed with the selected distributor; do not mistake a distributor CT/TR/DKR suffix for a different resistor value or package.
Standard MOQ
Do not assume one universal MOQ. Future’s inspected listing reports a minimum order of 10,000 units and an order multiple of 5,000. Future Electronics. The commonly indexed 5,000-piece reel and 1-piece cut-tape options are not manufacturer/direct-offer verified here; confirm before ordering.
Ordering-Code Check
Purchase the exact RMCF0603FT100K MPN; confirm 100 kΩ, ±1%, EIA 0603/1608 and the desired packaging on the quotation. The manufacturer’s detailed F/T/100K decoding remains unresolved even though distributor specifications match those electrical attributes.
Sourcing Advice
Prefer manufacturer-confirmed franchised distributors, preserve original reel labels and traceability, and avoid untraceable marketplace stock where counterfeit/relabeling risk cannot be controlled. Confirm ordering-code suffixes, quantity, tape leader requirements, and automotive paperwork before a production purchase.
Stock / Pricing
No live stock or price guarantee is provided. Stackpole cautions that franchised-distributor inventory age may not represent current availability; check the distributor’s current offer. Stackpole stock checker.
Sources
Stackpole Electronics, RMCF/RMCP Series datasheet:https://www.seielect.com/catalog/sei-rmcf_rmcp.pdf — manufacturer URL located, but direct read failed and citation lookup remained pending. Revision/date unverified; no current-revision claim is made. Intended authority for original ratings, derating, land pattern, qualification and ordering code, not a successfully read source in this session.
Remaining verification before publishing as a fully manufacturer-verified guide: Obtain a readable Stackpole datasheet to confirm derating conditions, package and land tolerances, current AEC-Q200 statement, ordering-code packaging, and revision/date. Confirm chosen distributor MOQ and packaging at purchase time. No schematic or PCB geometry was modified.