DSC Date-of-Manufacture Identification Page


The date-of-manufacture of DSC products varies by product type. There are 4 distinct methods used to date-code DSC products. Use the example pictures listed to identify the date code of the product you have (every product has at least 1 of the 4 examples listed). Enter the date code in the corresponding box (make sure to enter the date code using the correct format). Click 'Lookup Date Code' and the date-of-manufacture will be displayed in a simple month/year format.


Type/Image Helpful Hints Date Code   Date of Manufacture
Purple Stamp

The 4-letter, purple date stamp will be located on a flat part of the circuit board. Enter the 4- letters (i.e. CCHQ).  
Green Sticker

This green sticker is located on the front side of most PCB's. Enter the 6-digit number. Do not enter dashes, spaces or '/' symbols (i.e. 090403).  
White Sticker (4 Digits)

This white sticker is located on the front side of most PCB's and on the product packaging. Enter the 4-digit number (i.e. 0804).  
White Sticker
(6 Alphanumeric Characters)


This white sticker is located on the front side of some wireless product PCB's. Enter the 6-digit alphanumeric date code. Note, the middle two characters are letters. Do not enter any dashes or spaces (i.e. 17AP08).