To make the detection of counterfeits even more tricky, we know that even the original manufacturers do re-mark their parts for different reasons. In this rampant counterfeit market it is…
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Canada’s CBC has done some homework and created a great graphic describing the world’s creation and consumption of counterfeit goods. Data which documents the dollars and percentage of total counterfeit…
The International Standard has determined that the Kilogram that we currently know today is actually heavier than it was a while back. This is due to surface contaminations from storage….
Many signs are pointing towards a rebound in the sales of electronic components. This article references an important KPMG survey of top executives at chip manufacturers, which concludes that 75%…
The Navy seems to be the leader in working with other government agencies to take down distributors who are selling sub-standard and counterfeit electronic components. This is the third big…
IHI analysts have noted an unusually high inventory number in distribution, but fears that the comfort of easy to procure components with no or short lead times might cause manufacturers…
The DLA has been taking a lot of heat from much of the industry about the new DNA marking requirements for the 5962 series of electronic components. They have had…
The long awaited AS6081 has finally been released. There is still discussion about if it goes too far or too short to serve its purpose, but it is definitely a…
In the beginning stages of the creation and development of electronic components, the defense industry was the driver for component manufacturers to make new technology and support defense programs. Now…
According to the G19 Board Chairman Philip Zulueta the timing is as follows; “The release of AS6081 is a moving target. The initial release draft is again in the committee…
