[sdiy] Counterfeit chips

[klosmon]

Just for the record, I recently purchased some new SSM2044 chips from 
Chipforbrains on ebay -- good parts, work just fine.

~G


At 10:50 AM 11/14/2007, Marc B. wrote:

>Hello,
>
>Not only CEMs ...
>
>The chineese mafia is still active on Ebay through Mr Hongkongsuperseller , a
>big specialist who sale very bad quality parts ( switches , jacks, knobs)  and
>fake chips like MN3007, CEMs SSM and many others ... Avoid this 
>seller absolutly
>!!! How this guy can be a powerseller is a true mistery to me...
>
>Also take a lot of care when you purchase vintage chips from any 'unofficial'
>sources, and specialy if they are at a very attractive cheap price ...
>
>Cheers,
>
>Marc B.
>
>
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>
>Selon Tom Wiltshire <tom at electricdruid.net>:
>
> > Hello All,
> >
> > I recently received the following warning from someone who I'd
> > contacted trying to get hold of old CEMs:
> >
> > > Please particularly be aware of a new batch of cem3374 counterfeits
> > > that have just been coming out the last month.
> > > Also, IR3R01, IR3R05, SN76477N.
> > >
> > > The cem3374 all (so far) appear to be date '93 which should be a
> > > give away and have no part number.
> > > The IR3R01 and IR3R05 can be distinguished because they do not have
> > > a 'oval cut' shape to the face of the IC such as all of that series
> > > had.
> > > The SN76477N can be determined by a TI symbol embossed in the right
> > > corner but no standard date code.
> > >
> > > So please take care and anytime feel free to enquire on items.  I
> > > spend a lot of time and have people here dedicated to finding out
> > > this information for this reason.
> >
> > I don't want to spread rumours, and obviously I have no other
> > confirmation of this, but I'm bringing it to your attention. You
> > choose how seriously you take it. It's wise to at least be aware.
> >
> > T.
> >
> >
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