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Best Alternatives to AC0603FR-0716KL

Package: 0603 (1608 Metric)YageoChip Resistor - Surface MountSeries: ACPackage: Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT) Digi-Reel®Resistance: 16 kOhmsTolerance: ±1%Composition: Thick Film

Explore alternatives for the Yageo AC0603FR-0716KL, an AEC-Q200 qualified 16kΩ 1% 0.1W 0603 resistor. Review key parametric and qualification differences before selecting a substitute.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskhigh

Using a non-automotive grade part in a qualified design can compromise system reliability and safety.

Package risklow

All suitable candidates share the same 0603 package, ensuring physical compatibility.

Can it be replaced directly?

No direct, drop-in replacement has been identified. All reviewed candidates lack the target's critical AEC-Q200 automotive qualification.

Best replacement path

The ideal replacement is another 16kΩ, 1%, 0.1W, 0603 resistor with AEC-Q200 qualification. For non-automotive use, FRC0603F1602TS is the closest parametric match.

Main risk

The primary risk is substituting a non-AEC-Q200 qualified component into an automotive or high-reliability application, which can lead to premature failure.

Recommended alternatives

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FRC0603F1602TS package
Needs validationhigh risk

Parametrically similar but lacks the target's automotive qualification; requires engineering review.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorAC0603FR-0716KLFRC0603F1602TSRT0603BRD0716KLRC0603FR-0715K8LCompatibility / risk
Package06030603060306030603 — Package size matches.; RT0603BRD0716KL: Package size matches.; RC0603FR-0715K8L: Package size matches.
Resistance16kΩ16kΩ-15.8kΩ16kΩ / 15.8kΩ — Resistance value matches.; RC0603FR-0715K8L: Resistance differs by -1.25%.
Tolerance±1%±1%±0.1%-±1% / ±0.1% — Tolerance matches.; RT0603BRD0716KL: Tighter tolerance is an upgrade.
Power0.1W0.1W--0.1W — Power rating matches.
ApplicationAEC-Q200Not SpecifiedNot SpecifiedNot SpecifiedNot Specified — Candidate is not AEC-Q200 qualified.; RT0603BRD0716KL: Candidate is not AEC-Q200 qualified.; RC0603FR-0715K8L: Candidate is not AEC-Q200 qualified.
TechnologyThick Film-Thin FilmThick FilmThin Film / Thick Film — Technology differs, may affect stability and pulse handling.; RC0603FR-0715K8L: Technology matches.
Tcr±100 ppm/°C-25 ppm/°C-25 ppm/°C — Lower TCR provides better temperature stability.

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

For non-automotive applications, FRC0603F1602TS is the closest parametric match. For automotive use, an alternative AEC-Q200 qualified part must be sourced, as none of the suggested candidates are qualified.