0805W8F1603T5E
UNI-ROYAL
Needs validationhigh risk
Electrically similar but in a larger 0805 package, requiring a different PCB layout.
Best Alternatives to 0201WMF1603TEE
Find and compare alternatives for the UNI-ROYAL 0201WMF1603TEE, a 160kΩ 1% 0.05W 0201 thick film resistor. Review parametric and functional alternatives to manage sourcing challenges.
AI replacement insight
Package riskhigh
Many candidates are in larger 0603 or 0805 packages, requiring a PCB redesign.
Electrical riskmedium
Same-package options have a different resistance (150kΩ vs 160kΩ), requiring circuit analysis.
Sourcing risklow
Multiple alternatives exist from various manufacturers, mitigating single-source issues.
Can it be replaced directly?
No direct, drop-in replacement with identical key parameters was identified. All candidates require engineering review due to parametric differences or package mismatch.
Best replacement path
If the circuit tolerates 150kΩ, 0201WMF1503TEE is the closest physical fit. Otherwise, a PCB layout change is needed for other functional alternates.
Main risk
The primary risk is physical incompatibility, as most alternatives are in larger packages (0603, 0805). For same-package options, the resistance value differs.
Recommended alternatives
6Alternative comparison matrix
| Feature / factor | 0201WMF1603TEE | 0805W8F1603T5E | FRC0805F1603TS | 0201WMF1503TEE | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0201 | 0805 | 0805 (2012 metric) | 0201 | 0805 / 0805 (2012 metric) / 0201 / 0603 — Candidate is much larger, requires PCB redesign.; FRC0805F1603TS: Candidate is much larger, requires PCB redesign.; 0201WMF1503TEE: matched; RC0603FR-07160KL: Candidate is larger, requires PCB redesign. |
| Resistance | 160kΩ | 160kΩ | 160kΩ | 150kΩ | 160kΩ / 150kΩ — matched; FRC0805F1603TS: matched; 0201WMF1503TEE: Resistance is 6.25% lower, requires circuit analysis.; RC0603FR-07160KL: matched |
| Power | 0.05W | 0.125W | 0.125W | 0.05W | 0.125W / 0.05W / 0.1W — Higher power rating is generally safe.; FRC0805F1603TS: Higher power rating is generally safe.; 0201WMF1503TEE: matched; RC0603FR-07160KL: Higher power rating is generally safe. Catalog data shows 1W, likely error. |
| Tolerance | ±1% | ±1% | ±1% | ±1% | ±1% — matched; FRC0805F1603TS: matched; 0201WMF1503TEE: matched; RC0603FR-07160KL: matched |
Application & sourcing insights
Questions & answers
The best alternative depends on your design's flexibility. For a near drop-in, `0201WMF1503TEE` has the same package but a 150kΩ resistance. If your PCB can be modified, several 0603 and 0805 parts offer similar electrical specs.