
FOJAN
A strong pin-compatible alternative from FOJAN with a very close resistance value of 162kΩ.
0402WGF1653TCE is a common 165kΩ 1% 1/16W resistor in a 0402 package. While no identical cross is listed, many pin-compatible alternatives from major manufacturers like Yageo and FOJAN are available with very similar resistance values, requiring minimal design validation.
Resistance value differs slightly. Must verify circuit tolerance for values like 162kΩ or 174kΩ.
All suggested alternatives use the standard 0402 package, ensuring form and fit compatibility.
This is a common resistor value and package; many cross-vendor options are available.
Direct replacement for 0402WGF1653TCE should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.
The best replacement path is to select a part with the closest resistance value, such as 162kΩ (e.g., Yageo RC0402FR-07162KL) or 174kΩ (e.g., UNI-ROYAL 0402WGF1743TCE).
The main risk is the slight change in resistance, which could affect the behavior of sensitive analog circuits, timing constants, or feedback loops.

FOJAN
A strong pin-compatible alternative from FOJAN with a very close resistance value of 162kΩ.
| Feature / factor | 0402WGF1653TCE | FRC0402F1623TS | RC0402FR-07162KL | 0402WGF1743TCE | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resistance | 165kΩ | 162kΩ | 162kΩ | 174kΩ | 162kΩ / 174kΩ / 150kΩ — -1.8% deviation, very close match.; RC0402FR-07162KL: -1.8% deviation, very close match.; 0402WGF1743TCE: +5.5% deviation.; AC0402FR-07150KL: -9.1% deviation, at edge of 10% band. |
| Tolerance | ±1% | ±1% | ±1% | ±1% | ±1% — matched; RC0402FR-07162KL: matched; 0402WGF1743TCE: matched; AC0402FR-07150KL: matched |
| Power | 1/16W | 1/16W | 1/16W | 1/16W | 1/16W — matched; RC0402FR-07162KL: matched; 0402WGF1743TCE: matched; AC0402FR-07150KL: matched |
| Package | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 | 0402 — matched; RC0402FR-07162KL: matched; 0402WGF1743TCE: matched; AC0402FR-07150KL: matched |
| Tcr | ±100 ppm/°C (est.) | - | ±100 ppm/°C | - | ±100 ppm/°C — matched |
| Manufacturer | UNI-ROYAL | - | - | UNI-ROYAL | UNI-ROYAL — Same manufacturer and series. |
| Application | Commercial | - | - | - | AEC-Q200 — Automotive grade may be over-spec. |
Verified drop-in options for 0402WGF1653TCE 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.