Counterfeiting electronic components continues to evolve. As we get better at detection, the counterfeiters get better at creating them. Robb’s presentation will describe how a counterfeiter, right here in the US, manufactured counterfeits that were virtually undetectable with typical vigorous visual inspections. It display photos of the process of harvesting die from one component and preparing it for encapsulation in another. The presentation also provides information on the processes to use and the attributes to look for in order to protect your organization from this threat. This conference is known as one of the most respected on the subject of counterfeits. If your organization needs more information on all aspects of the counterfeit problem in electronic components, don’t miss this event. It is in Anaheim December 6th-8th at the Crowne Plaza Anaheim Resort.
Robb Hammond is the founder and CEO of AERI, an independent electronic component distributor operating since 1994. He is a founding member and former committee chair of SAE AS6081, the counterfeit-avoidance standard for independent distributors adopted by the U.S. Department of Defense, and a recognized authority on counterfeit detection.
