Ebay Manufacturer refurbished chip  ? - Page 1
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author: bilko
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2013, 08:01:21 pm
content: I saw this on Ebay, can anybody explain to me what manufacturer refurbished means in the context of a chip ?http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IC-AD584JH-Integrated-Circuit-IC-AD584-584-/310351625969?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item484265fef1Edit: I can see that the pins were previously soldered and an attempt has been made to straighten them. Salvaged components ?

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 07, 2013, 08:06:12 pm
content: Quote from: bilko on July 07, 2013, 08:01:21 pmI have no idea, the pins look like they have been around the block, maybe they've been ripped out of something , and just cleaned up in some one kitchen is that "refurbished"

author: PA0PBZ
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2013, 08:13:12 pm
content: In case you missed it, Ebay gives the definition of manufacturer refurbished as follows:Manufacturer refurbished: An item that has been professionally restored to working order by a manufacturer-approved vendor. This means the product has been inspected, cleaned and repaired to meet manufacturer specifications and is in excellent condition. This item may or may not be in its original packaging. See the seller’s listing for full details.I have my doubt about the "by a manufacturer-approved vendor" though. Probably removed from a circuit and polished

author: bilko
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2013, 08:13:31 pm
content: Quote from: Telequipment on July 07, 2013, 08:06:12 pmDo you think that they may have "refurbished" the internals and kept the same cannister

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 07, 2013, 08:15:23 pm
content: Quote from: bilko on July 07, 2013, 08:13:31 pmI'd very much doubt it

author: Stonent
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2013, 08:43:31 pm
content: Quote from: Telequipment on July 07, 2013, 08:15:23 pmYeah it wouldn't be economically viable I wouldn't think.

author: branadic
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2013, 08:45:09 pm
content: If you search for AD584JH you better use a source that you can trust:http://www.pollin.de/shop/dt/NDc4OTI4OTk-/Bauelemente_Bauteile/Aktive_Bauelemente/Spannungsregler/AD584JH.htmlThis are brand new parts and not refurbished, what ever that means in this special case.

author: mariush
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2013, 09:17:32 pm
content: Digikey has them in stock... 11$, one piece.Farnell has the DIP version with the same specs for 9$.

author: bilko
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2013, 09:21:10 pm
content: Quote from: branadic on July 07, 2013, 08:45:09 pmThe Ebay seller has two offers and no sales since January 2013. I think that there is something a little fishy here. The manufacture date code appears to be 2008, the leads haven't been cropped, the top of the can has cavitation marks as if it has been ultrasonically cleaned and the leads have been re-tinned. Possibly a batch that have been subject to poor storage and corrosion, certainly not worth taking a risk with.The other link shows the same chip with totally different markings, I can't see the manufacturer's mark at all.

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 08, 2013, 04:37:02 pm
content: Quote from: Telequipment on July 07, 2013, 08:06:12 pmPersonally I would buy NEW, yeah a bit more money, and peace of mind.