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I regularly get fake NXP chips even from the big distributors. Not going to name them here, but it happened at least with the ones starting with A, D and M. Their excuse is always the same: Telling us they just sourced other distributors because of shortage at the manufacturer, but won't name these "distributors". Really annoying.

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If you are insinuating Arrow, Digikey, Mouser, we buy NXP from all these same sources and have never seen a problem.

They all have traceable lot codes and and entire chains of custody that go directly back to the manufacturer. And during Covid we were checking.

That traceability is the reason people buy from them instead of brokers. If you could prove what you are saying it would be a huge scandal.

How do you qualify them as being fakes?

I buy almost exclusively from Mouser and Digikey for this exact reason. They are both very active about ensuring that what they sell is what they say it is.

I'm sure that even they get scammed from time to time, but I've never had a problem with my orders (or at least, none that I've noticed). Their prices are higher, but I consider their markup well-earned.

Why complain that they won't name the distributors while you won't name them?

They're being silly. A, D, and M are as recognizable as FAANG.

AMD!

;)

I'm assuming the "D" and "M" are Digikey and Mouser? Rather concerning if true.

Why wouldn't you name them here? People need to know, otherwise they will keep doing it yah?

People ordering parts would probably be familiar with the major sellers like Arrow, Digikey, and Mouser.

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