Best Alternatives to RT0603BRD07160KL

Package: 0603 (1608 Metric)YageoChip Resistor - Surface MountSeries: RTPackage: Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT); Digi-Reel®Resistance: 160 kOhmsTolerance: ±0.1%Composition: Thin Film

Reviewing alternatives for the Yageo RT0603BRD07160KL, a 160 kΩ, 0.1% tolerance, 1/10W thin film resistor. Key considerations for substitutes are maintaining tight tolerance and low TCR for precision circuits.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskhigh

Key parameters like tolerance, TCR, and resistance do not match in proposed alternatives.

Package risklow

Candidates share the same 0603 package, ensuring physical compatibility.

Can it be replaced directly?

No direct, drop-in replacement is available among the candidates. All options involve significant parametric trade-offs.

Best replacement path

Search for a thin film 0603 resistor with 160kΩ resistance, ≤0.1% tolerance, and ≤25 ppm/°C TCR.

Main risk

Loss of circuit precision due to weaker tolerance and higher temperature coefficient (TCR).

Recommended alternatives

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RC0603FR-07160KL package
Needs validationhigh risk

Same resistance and package, but lower precision (1% tolerance, 100ppm/°C TCR) and thick film technology.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorRT0603BRD07160KLRC0603FR-07160KLFRH0603B1503TSAlt 3Compatibility / risk
Package0603060306030603 — Form factor matches.; FRH0603B1503TS: Form factor matches.
Resistance160 kΩ160 kΩ150 kΩ160 kΩ / 150 kΩ — Resistance value matches.; FRH0603B1503TS: Resistance value differs by ~6%.
Tolerance0.1%1%0.1%1% / 0.1% — Significantly looser tolerance.; FRH0603B1503TS: Precision tolerance matches.
Tcr25 ppm/°C±100 ppm/°C±100 ppm/°C±100 ppm/°C — Higher temperature drift.; FRH0603B1503TS: Higher temperature drift.
TechnologyThin FilmThick Film-Thick Film — Different technology may affect stability and noise.

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

No direct drop-in replacement was found. Candidates have different resistance values or significantly lower precision (tolerance and TCR). Review is required.