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- Altera_Forum
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best way - buy from an authorised dealer.
- Altera_Forum
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--- Quote Start --- best way - buy from an authorised dealer. --- Quote End --- i know that, but there is no time. - Altera_Forum
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There can be slight differences in the markings when the chips are made in different factories, but the picture on the top really look suspicious. The triangles in the As aren't aligned properly, I think they are fake. Personally I wouldn't use them.
- Altera_Forum
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You could check continuity between pins that should be connected internally, such as ground and supply pins. That should indicate if the chips were something else that has been remarked.
- Altera_Forum
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--- Quote Start --- i know that, but there is no time. --- Quote End --- If it is fake, wont it take longer? - Altera_Forum
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--- Quote Start --- If it is fake, wont it take longer? --- Quote End --- this is not the first time i bought chips on this seller. orther chips are ok. only this ep3c16 have different marking form used. so a ...... i want to ask wether someone meet the marking like the picture i upload. if i am the only person meet this marking. it is really suspicious.