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0603 (metric 1608)

Two-terminal 1.6 × 0.8 mm chip — easy hand-solder size.

Family Chip
Terminals 2
Pitch — (2-terminal)
Body (L × W) 1.6 × 0.8 mm
Height 0.8 mm
IPC land pattern RESC1608X55
Also known as 1608 metric, RC0603, R0603, C0603

At 1.6 × 0.8 mm the 0603 is the most hand-solder-friendly of the common chip sizes and a very safe default for prototypes and hobby boards.

Working with it

Hand-soldering Beginner
Commonly holds Resistors, capacitors and other two-terminal passives

Supplied in

The part's orientation in its carrier sets the pickup angle — the converter corrects that rotation for your machine.

Prepping a board with 0603 (metric 1608) parts?

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Dimensions are nominal for the family — verify against your part's datasheet.

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