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Subject: Re: PCB version control
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2025 13:02:31 -0700
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On 3/25/2025 12:37 PM, bitrex wrote:
> I think I'm just gonna use manufacturer PNs for externally-sourced parts; 
> having to consult a table to find out PN 4917485 is just like a bloody 10k 0402 
> resistor sounds like bullshit to me.

What happens when you outsource its manufacturing?
Will they be REQUIRED to obtain THE part from THE
manufacturer specified?  How will they know that they
can substitute an equivalent part, more readily available
(or less costly)?