EEVblog #676 - RANT: FTDI Bricking Counterfeit Chips!

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Published on October 27, 2014 2:31:01 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eU66as4Bbds

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FTDI have released a windows driver update that bricks any product using counterfeit chips.
A classic case of corporate suicide.
Dave breaks down "FTDIgate", and rants about FTDI's official response.

NOTE: The 2nd half of this video includes the original rant video before FTDI responded and withdrew their new driver.

FTDI's response: http://www.ftdichipblog.com/?p=1053

The forum thread that's going crazy!
http://www.eevblog.com/forum/reviews/ftdi-driver-kills-fake-ftdi-ft232

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