[sdiy] Counterfeit chips

[Fernando de Izuzquiza]

I think the switches are OK. Didn't test mine yet but many people at  
ElectroMusic used them with no complains...

F


El 14/11/2007, a las 19:50, m.bareille at free.fr escribió:

> 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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