Best Alternatives to 0402WGF1601TCE

Package: 0402UNI-ROYALChip Resistor - Surface MountResistance: 1.6 kΩTolerance: ±1%Power Rating: 0.0625 W (1/16 W)Package / Case: 0402 (1005 Metric)Technology: Thick Film

0402WGF1601TCE is a 0402 1.6kΩ ±1% thick-film resistor. The closest listed alternative is FOJAN FRC0402F1601TS, pending datasheet checks.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskmedium

value or missing ratings

Package risklow

0402 mostly matches

Firmware risklow

passive part

Sourcing riskmedium

PDF checks pending

Can it be replaced directly?

Direct replacement for 0402WGF1601TCE should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.

Best replacement path

Start with FRC0402F1601TS, then verify voltage, temperature, dimensions, and datasheet.

Main risk

Most alternates are 1.5kΩ or have unchecked voltage and temperature data.

Recommended alternatives

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FRC0402F1601TS package
Needs validationmedium risk

FOJAN FRC0402F1601TS matches value, package, tolerance, power, and TCR in catalog fields.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factor0402WGF1601TCEFRC0402F1601TSRC0402FR-071K5LAlt 3Compatibility / risk
Package04020402-0402 — same size
Pinout2 terminals2 terminals-2 terminals — same terminal count
Resistance1.6kΩ1.6kΩ-1.5kΩ — -6.25% nominal
Tolerance±1%±1%-±1% — same class
Tcr±100ppm/°C±100ppm/°C-±100ppm/°C — same TCR
Power0.0625W-0.0625W0.0625W — same rating

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

Verified drop-in options for 0402WGF1601TCE are limited in the current batch. Review candidates marked Strong match or Datasheet verified, and validate package, pinout, and electrical limits before committing a BOM change.