[Hackrf-dev] Fwd: Dead Hack RF - Update

[Dominic Spill]

Hi Dana,

Where did you buy your HackRF?  If it's a HackRF One then I think we should
get it back to GSG and get a replacement to you.

Thanks,
  Dominic

On 11 February 2017 at 12:05, Dana Shtun <ve3dss at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> Fortunately I found a friend who can do SMD rework locally
> and had him replace the microprocessor.
>
> Well, this cured the very hot (burn your finger) micro issue, but the
hack is still dead.
>
> Further investigation suggests that the DC-DC power supply chip (TPS62410)
> is dead, as the 2 voltages it is supposed to produce are missing.
>
> I did find that others had experienced various failures of the power
supply chip
> in the past, so I’m hopeful that it is part of the problem. I also see
> that there is a more robust chip in the series. (ie higher current
capabilities)
>
> Dana
> VE3DS
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