Electronic Reverse Engineering Reference Guide

Resources for electronic reverse engineering.

Reverse Engineering Process

Step 1: Take photos and part number of the parts from various perspective. If dimension of the part (Size, Length, Pitch) is important, record down the dimension and take photos together with a ruler or a measuring tape. Recognising the footprint of the components can help identify the component.

Step 2: Label and list all the components with a designator ID for all the individual components. Consolidate the quantity.

Step 3: Label all contact point on the individual component. Tabulate a list of connection points to map the connections.

Step 4: Source for the components’ part-number, manufacturer, distributor (where to buy) and the price.

Marking Code References

SOT23 Marking Code

Check out the SOT23 Marking Code here.
Footprint similar to SOT23-3 (pitch 1.9mm) but smaller in size are
SC-70-3 (1.3mm), SOT323 (1.3mm), SOT416 (1mm)

Diode Marking Code

Check out the Diode Marking Code here.

National Semiconductor IC chip marking convention

http://www.ti.com/lit/an/snoa039c/snoa039c.pdf

SMD-CODES Databook

Active SMD Components

Marking Codes, Marking Style, Characteristics Pinout

http://www.go-gddq.com/down/2014-04/14040108467284.pdf

https://www.sos.sk/pdf/SMD_Catalog.pdf

 

Reference Designator on PCB board

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reference_designator

Others

http://www.siongboon.com/projects/2013-09-22_reverse_engineering/

Electronic Reverse Engineering Service

PIC-CONTROL provide electronic reverse engineering service for our business clients. Check out our electronic reverse engineering service on our website or contact us for further information.

Resources for electronic reverse engineering.

Reverse Engineering Process

Step 1: Take photos and part number of the parts from various perspective. If dimension of the part (Size, Length, Pitch) is important, record down the dimension and take photos together with a ruler or a measuring tape. Recognising the footprint of the components can help identify the component.

Step 2: Label and list all the components with a designator ID for all the individual components. Consolidate the quantity.

Step 3: Label all contact point on the individual component. Tabulate a list of connection points to map the connections.

Step 4: Source for the components’ part-number, manufacturer, distributor (where to buy) and the price.

Marking Code References

SOT23 Marking Code

Check out the SOT23 Marking Code here.
Footprint similar to SOT23-3 (pitch 1.9mm) but smaller in size are
SC-70-3 (1.3mm), SOT323 (1.3mm), SOT416 (1mm)

Diode Marking Code

Check out the Diode Marking Code here.

National Semiconductor IC chip marking convention

http://www.ti.com/lit/an/snoa039c/snoa039c.pdf

SMD-CODES Databook

Active SMD Components

Marking Codes, Marking Style, Characteristics Pinout

http://www.go-gddq.com/down/2014-04/14040108467284.pdf

https://www.sos.sk/pdf/SMD_Catalog.pdf

 

 

Find out component’s standard footprint

Click here for the list of component footprints for identifying unknown components on your circuit board..

Reference Designator on PCB board

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reference_designator

Others

http://www.siongboon.com/projects/2013-09-22_reverse_engineering/

Electronic Reverse Engineering Service

PIC-CONTROL provide electronic reverse engineering service for our business clients. Check out our electronic reverse engineering service on our website or contact us for further information.