"They're the same components", right? Just like how a THT inductor is exactly the same thing as a 1206 SMD capacitor, and a three pin FET in a SOT23 package is identical to a two pin diode. At least, that's what two big electronic distributor company seem to think.
Big distributors claim to have advanced camera systems, massive databases and special software tools to keep track of their components, but somehow, they managed to send me the wrong ones. It's a mystery how a human could have possibly fed the wrong component into the packaging machine, or how the labeling machine could have been misconfigured. But hey, why waste time double-checking when you can just hope for the best and cross your fingers that the components you receive will be the ones you actually need? That's the life of a risk-taker.
Of course, for those who actually value the quality of their electronic systems, it's crucial to inspect each component before assembly. After all, even a small mistake can lead to major issues and result in wasted resources and time.
Others also reported issues with there packages on the r/AskElectronics subreddit of Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskElectronics/comments/10skxhz/component_id/
It appears that sending incorrect samples is a undercover tradition among suppliers. Of course, they will correct the shipment if asked, but this often occurs at an inopportune moment when the client requires immediate solutions. To prevent such scenarios, a proactive approach can be taken by pre-ordering components during the initiation or mid-stages of product development and maintaining an inventory of commonly utilized components. Anyway, lucky for our client, our company takes the extra step to ensure the components are up to par before production. Why settle for less when you can have the best, right?
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