Best Alternatives to FRC0402F1652TS

Package: 0402FOJANChip Resistor - Surface MountResistance: 16.5 kΩTolerance: ±1%Power Rating: 1/16 WPackage / Case: 0402 (1005 Metric)Max Working Voltage: 50 V

Finding a substitute for the FRC0402F1652TS, a 16.5kΩ 1% 0402 resistor, involves selecting a nearby standard resistance value. Alternatives require careful review to ensure circuit performance is not adversely affected by the change in resistance.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskmedium

Resistance deviation from 16.5kΩ requires validation to ensure circuit performs as expected.

Package risklow

All suggested alternatives use the same standard 0402 package, ensuring physical compatibility.

Can it be replaced directly?

No, there is no guaranteed direct drop-in replacement for FRC0402F1652TS due to its specific 16.5kΩ resistance value. All alternatives require engineering review.

Best replacement path

The best replacement path is to select a resistor with a nearby standard value, such as 16kΩ or 15kΩ, and verify its impact on the circuit's performance. FRC0402F1602TS at 16kΩ is the closest value.

Main risk

The primary risk is the change in resistance value, which can alter timing, gain, or bias points in the circuit.

Recommended alternatives

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FRC0402F1602TS package
Needs validationlow risk

A 16kΩ ±1% 1/16W resistor in the same 0402 package, a close value alternative.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorFRC0402F1652TSFRC0402F1602TSAT0402BRD0715KLFRC0402F1802TSCompatibility / risk
Package04020402040204020402 — Same EIA 0402 package.; AT0402BRD0715KL: Same EIA 0402 package.; FRC0402F1802TS: matched; WR04X1502FTL: matched
Resistance16.5 kΩ16.0 kΩ15.0 kΩ18.0 kΩ16.0 kΩ / 15.0 kΩ / 18.0 kΩ — Resistance is 3% lower, within E96 series proximity.; AT0402BRD0715KL: Resistance is 9.1% lower.; FRC0402F1802TS: Resistance is 9.1% higher.; WR04X1502FTL: Resistance is 9.1% lower.
Tolerance±1%±1%±0.1%±1%±1% / ±0.1% — matched; AT0402BRD0715KL: Tighter tolerance may be beneficial.; FRC0402F1802TS: matched; WR04X1502FTL: matched
Power1/16 W1/16 W-1/16 W1/16 W — matched; FRC0402F1802TS: matched; WR04X1502FTL: matched
Tcr±100 ppm/°C±100 ppm/°C±25 ppm/°C-±100 ppm/°C / ±25 ppm/°C — matched; AT0402BRD0715KL: Improved temperature stability.
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Questions & answers

The best alternative is likely FRC0402F1602TS, which has a very close resistance of 16kΩ and matches all other key specifications. However, you must verify if the -3% resistance difference is acceptable for your application.