
Yageo
A potential upgrade with identical resistance, tighter tolerance, and lower TCR, but different film technology.
RC0805FR-0716KL is a standard 16kΩ, 1% tolerance, 0805 thick film resistor from Yageo. While no exact drop-in replacement is listed, several functional and parametric alternatives are available that may require engineering review.
All viable candidates use the same 0805 package, ensuring physical compatibility.
Candidates have different technologies (Thin Film) or resistance values, requiring engineering review.
The target and candidates are from major manufacturers and are actively produced.
There is no exact drop-in replacement identified. RT0805BRD0716KL is a strong candidate but has a different technology (Thin Film), while other options have different resistance values.
The best alternative path is RT0805BRD0716KL, which offers an upgrade in tolerance and TCR but requires verifying the change from Thick to Thin Film technology.
The primary risk is substituting with a part that has a different resistance value or a different film technology (Thin vs. Thick Film) without validating its impact on circuit performance.

Yageo
A potential upgrade with identical resistance, tighter tolerance, and lower TCR, but different film technology.
| Feature / factor | RC0805FR-0716KL | RT0805BRD0716KL | FRC0805F1652TS | Alt 3 | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0805 | 0805 | 0805 | 0805 — Form and fit are matched.; FRC0805F1652TS: Form and fit are matched. | |
| Resistance | 16kΩ | 16kΩ | 16.5kΩ | 16kΩ / 16.5kΩ — Resistance value is identical.; FRC0805F1652TS: Resistance is ~3% higher. | |
| Tolerance | ±1% | ±0.1% | ±1% | ±0.1% / ±1% — Candidate has tighter tolerance.; FRC0805F1652TS: Tolerance is identical. | |
| Tcr | ±100 ppm/°C | 25 ppm/°C | - | 25 ppm/°C — Candidate has lower (better) TCR. | |
| Technology | Thick Film | Thin Film | Thick Film | Thin Film / Thick Film — Technology differs; may affect pulse handling.; FRC0805F1652TS: Technology is identical. |
The best alternative for RC0805FR-0716KL is likely RT0805BRD0716KL. It has the same 16kΩ resistance and 0805 package, with improved tolerance (±0.1%) and TCR (25 ppm/°C). However, it uses Thin Film technology, which should be verified for your application.