Re: Anyone need reverse engineering of potted boards and modules?

A (usually) small PCB that has been enclosed in a case and filled with epoxy
or tar in an attempt to prevent reverse engineering

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"Daniel Mosmeyer" <daniel@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I may be showing my ignorance, but what is a "potted device"?

Daniel



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