What risks should I check before replacing FRC0603F1652TS?

Key risks include: 1) Power Dissipation: Ensure the replacement's 0.1W power rating provides sufficient margin for your application. 2) Resistance Value: If using a parametric alternative, verify your circuit tolerates the change in resistance.

FRC0603F1652TS Alternatives, Datasheet & Cross Reference | FOJAN

Find replacements for the FRC0603F1652TS, a 16.5kΩ 1% 0.1W 0603 chip resistor. Top alternatives offer higher precision, but require review of power dissipation and resistance tolerance.

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Electrical riskmedium

Power rating does not meet the 1.5x safety margin. Parametric options have different resistance values.

Package risklow

All suggested alternatives use the same 0603 package.

Can it be replaced directly?

RT0603BRD0716K5L is the closest match, but requires review as its power rating is identical to the target, not higher.

Best replacement path

Upgrade to a high-precision thin-film resistor like Yageo's RT series for better stability and tighter tolerance.

Main risk

The primary risk is insufficient power derating, as all top candidates match the target's 0.1W rating but do not exceed it.

Recommended alternatives

A strong match with identical resistance and package, but upgraded tolerance (±0.1%) and TCR (25 ppm/°C).

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factor	FRC0603F1652TS	RT0603BRD0716K5L	RT0603BRD0716K9L	RT0603BRD0716KL	Compatibility / risk
Resistance	16.5 kΩ	16.5 kΩ	16.9 kΩ	16.0 kΩ	16.5 kΩ / 16.9 kΩ / 16.0 kΩ — Exact resistance match.; RT0603BRD0716K9L: Resistance is 2.4% higher than target.; RT0603BRD0716KL: Resistance is 3% lower than target.
Tolerance	±1.0%	±0.1%	±0.1%	±0.1%	±0.1% — Candidate has tighter tolerance.; RT0603BRD0716K9L: Candidate has tighter tolerance.; RT0603BRD0716KL: Candidate has tighter tolerance.
Power	0.1 W	0.1 W	0.1 W	0.1 W	0.1 W — Identical power rating; does not meet 1.5x safety margin rule.; RT0603BRD0716K9L: Identical power rating.; RT0603BRD0716KL: Identical power rating.
Tcr	±100 ppm/°C	25 ppm/°C	-	-	25 ppm/°C — Candidate has better temperature stability.
Package	0603	0603	0603	0603	0603 — Same EIA package size.; RT0603BRD0716K9L: Same EIA package size.; RT0603BRD0716KL: Same EIA package size.

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Questions & answers

Verified drop-in options for FRC0603F1652TS 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.