I need to buy MC9S12XS256VAA from warehouse in Hongkong. I am worrying that the ICs are fake. Can somebody tell me about how to check it is genuine or not?
Hello JuSH,
There is several point:
- on the package is Product number, Mask set and date code of manufacturing. I can check if that product was manufactured in our factory in that week. This is not approval of genuine product, but could provide information about fake product.
- the mask set on the package must fit with information in RM for that product.
- the PARTID register description is in RM also, so you can read this register and check it to RM.
- the most important is to buy our products from our official distributors (list is on web), then you are sure that product is genuine.
I hope this information helps you decide.
You are welcome to ask if you need.
Best Regards,
Stano.