Re: Epoxying over chip numbers?

From: John Muchow (jmuchow_at_SPAMMENOTcamlight.com)
Date: 07/05/04


Date: Mon, 05 Jul 2004 04:52:40 GMT


>With code inside micro, it's much different thing. It is still awkward
>for servicing, but at least it is efficient against hobbyistic copiers,
>so it achieves its basic goal- reasonable IP protection.

So, both are a PITA but because hiding chip numbers isn't as effective
a method of IP protection, it's infantile?

Perhaps I'm just overreacting to the word itself.

John Muchow
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