[sdiy] Counterfeit chips

[Matthias.Herrmann at jeppesen.com]

synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl wrote on 11/14/2007 07:50:59 PM:
> 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...

two times i bought SSM2044 filter ICs from HKSS (30 pieces) and they all 
were fine. (just for the record)

cheers,
matthias

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> 
> 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.
> 
> 
> 
> 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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