Is there a pin-compatible replacement for 0402WGF1604TCE?

Yes, several 0402 resistors like WR04W1694FTL are pin-compatible. However, they are not drop-in replacements as key parameters like power rating must be checked.

What risks should I check before replacing 0402WGF1604TCE?

The main risk is thermal stress. Many alternatives have the same 0.0625W power rating, lacking a safety margin. Also, verify that the small resistance difference (e.g., 1.6MΩ vs 1.69MΩ) is acceptable for your circuit.

0402WGF1604TCE Alternatives, Datasheet & Cross Reference | UNI-ROYAL

Find substitutes for the UNI-ROYAL 0402WGF1604TCE, a 1.6MΩ, 1/16W, 1% tolerance 0402 chip resistor. Alternatives require careful review of power ratings.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskmedium

Resistance values are close, but power rating has no margin.

Package risklow

All recommended candidates are in the same 0402 package.

Can it be replaced directly?

No direct drop-in replacement has been identified that meets all engineering safety margins, particularly for power rating. All candidates require review.

Best replacement path

WR04W1694FTL is the closest parametric match, but requires power dissipation analysis.

Main risk

Power rating. Substitutes have the same power rating as the target, offering no derating margin.

Recommended alternatives

A 1.69MΩ resistor in the same 0402 package with matched tolerance, but its power rating requires application review.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factor	0402WGF1604TCE	WR04W1694FTL	FRC0402F1504TS	Compatibility / risk
Package	0402	0402	0402	0402 — Form factor matches.; FRC0402F1504TS: Form factor matches.
Resistance	1.6 MΩ	1.69 MΩ	1.5 MΩ	1.69 MΩ / 1.5 MΩ — +5.6% deviation from target.; FRC0402F1504TS: -6.25% deviation from target.
Power	0.0625 W	0.0625 W	0.0625 W	0.0625 W — Identical power rating; does not meet recommended 1.5x safety margin.; FRC0402F1504TS: Identical power rating; does not meet recommended 1.5x safety margin.
Tolerance	±1%	±1%	±1%	±1% — Tolerance matches.; FRC0402F1504TS: Tolerance matches.
Temperature	-55°C to +155°C	-55°C to +155°C	-	-55°C to +155°C — Operating range matches.
Tcr	Not specified	-	±100 ppm/°C	±100 ppm/°C — Assumed match based on typical values for this class.

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Questions & answers

WR04W1694FTL by Walsin is a close parametric match with 1.69MΩ resistance, but its 0.0625W power rating is identical to the target and should be verified for your application's power dissipation.