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Best Alternatives to RC-02W1692FT

Package: 0402Guangdong Fenghua Advanced Technology Holding Co., Ltd.Specialized ResistorsResistance: 16.9kΩPower Rating: 62.5mWTolerance: ±1%T.C.R.: ±200ppm/℃

Find the best replacements for the discontinued Fenghua RC-02W1692FT 16.9kΩ resistor. Top alternatives include an upgrade path from the same manufacturer and pin-compatible options from Yageo.

AI replacement insight

Electrical risklow

Key parameters match or are improved. No derating.

Package risklow

All parts are standard 0402 packages.

Can it be replaced directly?

Direct replacement for RC-02W1692FT should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.

Best replacement path

Start with Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates for RC-02W1692FT, then review parametric alternatives for package and electrical fit.

Main risk

The main risk is minor parametric differences. While key specs match, the recommended alternatives have an improved TCR, which is generally safe but should be noted.

Recommended alternatives

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RC0402FR-0716K9L package
RC0402FR-0716K9L

Yageo

Needs validationlow risk

Pin-compatible cross-vendor alternative from Yageo with matching key parameters and improved TCR.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorRC-02W1692FTRC0402FR-0716K9LRC-02K1692FTAlt 3Compatibility / risk
Package0402040204020402 — Package size matches.; RC-02K1692FT: Package size matches.
Resistance16.9kΩ16.9kΩ16.9kΩ16.9kΩ — Nominal resistance matches.; RC-02K1692FT: Nominal resistance matches.
Tolerance±1%±1%±1%±1% — Tolerance matches.; RC-02K1692FT: Tolerance matches.
Power0.0625W0.0625W0.0625W0.0625W — Power rating matches.; RC-02K1692FT: Power rating matches, assuming 0.0625W is correct despite conflicting data.
Tcr±200ppm/℃±100ppm/℃±100ppm/℃±100ppm/℃ — TCR is improved (more stable).; RC-02K1692FT: TCR is improved (more stable).

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Questions & answers

Verified drop-in options for RC-02W1692FT 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.