LP2985A: Meaning of package marking differences and verification of genuine and counterfeit.

Hello Kim,

Please be aware that any purchases through the grey market, brokers or unauthorized distribution cannot be supported due to uncertainties in the supply chain regarding chain of custody of the products. All other verification requests must be worked through their supply chain.

In order for TI to begin the verification process all of the following information is required.  Please provide the required information to ti-counterfeit@list.ti.com.

Required information

1. Completed Counterfeit Request Form. 
2. High quality pictures of the bottom & top of the device(s)
3. High quality pictures of the 2D bar code labels.  
4. Copies/pictures of shipping documents, i.e. packing slip showing the origin of the devices to TI.  (If this information cannot be provided we are unable to provide verification due to uncertainties regarding chain of custody of the products.) 
5. Provide device application.

Once the required information is provided and submitted, your request will be reviewed for verification.

• Important Note: The attachment size limit for the group address (ti-counterfeit@list.ti.com) is 1MB.  Email SCSmith@ti.com if your attachments are larger than 1MB.

• TI strongly encourages you to purchase all your TI parts either directly from TI or from authorized TI distributors (http://focus.ti.com/docs/general/distribcountryresults.jhtml) and not from the gray market or brokers.

Regards,

Prakash L