Possible Bug using Authentic Nordic nRF24L01+ Module
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@alexsh1 I think that the folks that are getting unknown Nordic fakes are actually shortchanging themselves. First there is no way the Chinese can make an exact duplicate of the Nordic chip, all they can do is make a cheap facsimile (which is what they do best anyway). If you're like me an seriously want to utilize the work that the guys did on the SensBender module and get the longest battery life and best RF performance then you'd want to use the genuine Nordic chip.
Second, Nordic does not manufacture those chips in China anyway (according to Nordic). So if a reseller says they get them from a Chinese manufacturer then they are fake, no doubt.I also received an email from Seeed Studio indicating they get their chips from a Chinese manufacturer...So probably fake as well.
@tcontrada The flow of Nordic materials are as following : Wafer fabrication, packaging (QFN or WLCSP) test, then packaging (Tape & Reel or Tray). None of this is done in China. The finished goods are then sent to the authorized distributors worldwide for sale to manufactures. There are authorized distribution channels in China.
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@tcontrada The flow of Nordic materials are as following : Wafer fabrication, packaging (QFN or WLCSP) test, then packaging (Tape & Reel or Tray). None of this is done in China. The finished goods are then sent to the authorized distributors worldwide for sale to manufactures. There are authorized distribution channels in China.
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@Jokgi So then why would these companies not use the authentic Nordic chips if there are distributors in China? Seems like a lot of trouble to go and produce fake chips when the real chips are readily available there already?
@tcontrada I cannot say what their motivation is. I would imagine that the parts being made in China are still cheaper to manufacture. I am not hip to all the ways the Chinese government (State Capitalism) assists their companies but that may enter into the equations. (incentives, etc).
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@tcontrada I cannot say what their motivation is. I would imagine that the parts being made in China are still cheaper to manufacture. I am not hip to all the ways the Chinese government (State Capitalism) assists their companies but that may enter into the equations. (incentives, etc).
@Jokgi Hi Jokgi, do you think you can have a rep from Nordic send out some sample authentic modules to the MySensors community to those that can help solve the deficiency between the fake and authentic modules? I think that might help.
If there are community members that might want to work with the authentic module maybe reply here if interested.
