Electronic Component Marking Codes

[Roselee Kruppa]

Integratedcircuits (ICs) come in many variants and are available from many manufacturers. ICs with similar functions can look very different, while ICs with different functions can look similar. The internal structure and mechanical tolerances of ICs can also be quite varied, and choosing the wrong IC can be detrimental to an electronic design. Engineers and designers need a clear way to differentiate between ICs for their projects. IC manufacturer codes give designers this information, allowing them to be confident in their component choices.

Many electronics manufacturers use the same manufacturer prefixes, and multiple standards exist for codes, depending on the region of the world a company resides in. Knowing the proper code for a component is vital to selecting the right parts for a project and finding reference datasheets. Designers may need to be aware of multiple manufacturer code standards, especially if a company has international ties. Manufacturer codes encompass internal hardware identification and human-readable identifiers like component numbers.

JEDEC standards for internal hardware IC manufacturer codes mandate that each code must contain one or more eight-bit fields, translated into hex, for indexing and reference. The current standard provides for up to 13 fields. Companies must register their manufacturer codes with JEDEC to be compliant with their standards. The JEDEC standards are open-source and contain an extensive list of hex codes for various companies. Some companies have much more detailed internal hardware codes than others and those codes are constantly updated to reflect industry changes.

Naming conventions for JEDEC component numbers are based on a standard created in 1982 and reaffirmed multiple times in the ensuing years. Each individual digit and letter within a component number is significant. The first digit describes the component type, followed by a letter describing whether or not the component has been formally registered. All numbers after the first two follow a specific schema based on the type of component, and the number may also include letter suffixes identifying the component version.

The type of IC manufacturer code most commonly encountered is the manufacturer prefix, followed by a serial number. These are standardized only within a manufacturer, but still may be useful if a designer can be sure of their supplier options. It is relatively simple to use a component search engine to find JEDEC codes, and engineers should refer to curated coding standards rather than specific manufacturer codes whenever possible.

The following list of manufacturer prefixes is taken from WikiBooks. This is not an exhaustive list but it gives a good overview of the prefixes electronics designers will see most often. Since full IC manufacturer codes are specific to parts and companies, the most common codes in design change often.

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Fill in the marking code found on the top surface of the SMD component, then fill in the human verification number, which ensures only real people use the data and click the "Search" button. Searching is case-sensitive. If any Partnames are found, you could further search these on the manufacturer's website. Our database contains marking codes of some popular SMD electronic components in very small packages that typically can not carry the full name of the component. These include bipolar junction transistors (BJTs), field effect transistors (FETs, MOSFETs), junction gate FETs (JFETs), diodes, Schottky diodes, Zener diodes, varicap (variable capacitance, or varactor) diodes, voltage supervisors (reset circuits for microcontrollers), transient voltage suppressors (TVSs), ESD protection diodes and other components.

Due to the small size of most SMD components, manufacturers are not able to write the full part number on the case. They use instead a marking code typically composed of a combination of 2 or 3 letters or digits. When repairing an unknown electronic board, it becomes so difficult to know what is the exact type of a given component.

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