Answers Database 17256D PROM recall--device ID errors (two lot codes only) Record #1692 Product Family: Hardware Product Line: 1700D Product Part: 17256D Problem Title: 17256D PROM recall--device ID errors (two lot codes only) Problem Description: The following two lot numbers for XC17256D PROMs are currently being recalled due to missing device IDs: XC17256DPC20C: 645508 & 645680 These parts were shipped to Hamilton and some major accounts... SYMPTOM: "Device ID Error" from both Xilinx programmer software (hw130, XPP) and 3rd party programmer software - when trying to program a 17256D PROM in the PC20 package from either of these date codes. Date codes are marked on the top of the PROM package. Solution 1: WHAT CUSTOMERS SHOULD DO:       Contact your distributor or sales representative to obtain an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) to authorize replacement of the parts, and send the defective parts back to either the distributor or Xilinx, whichever is applicable. End of Record #1692 - Last Modified: 01/15/97 13:40

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