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.

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. Tablet 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

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