Guys,

hope everyone is well.

Been wondering, how is it that some products have ICs that dont show up on any database or google search? are they unique identifiers for a client or something?

 

Been wondering, how is it that some products have ICs that dont show up on any database or google search? are they unique identifiers for a client or something?

Most likely. Companies do that sometimes (often?) to make it a bit harder for pirates to copy their products.

 

Shhh! It's a secret.

Secret part numbers stop us from repairing things.

 

They can also be custom ASIC's.

 

In some HP equipment manufacturers marked standard parts with HP part numbers: