3 Reasons You Need to Attend a Counterfeit Electronic Component Conference With alarming numbers of counterfeit electronics entering the supply chain, you are likely aware that there are multiple counterfeit…
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What you need to know about the newly released AS6171 Counterfeit Test Standard The Long Awaited AS6171 Counterfeit Test Method Standard has recently been published. After more than 7…
Counterfeit electronic components have caused many ripples in the electronics industry. One method of tackling the problem has been to create standards to deal with it. There are so many counterfeit avoidance…
The ISO/IEC 17025 specifies the general requirements for the competence to carry out tests and/or calibrations, including sampling. So how exactly does this apply to the suite of SAE G19…
The AS5553 was developed by a committee of government and industry quality experts under the guidance of SAE International. Its full title is AS5553 Counterfeit Electronic Parts; Avoidance, Detection, Mitigation, and…
The AS6171 was developed by a committee of government and industry subject matter experts under the guidance of SAE International. Its full title is AS6171 Test Methods Standard; General Requirements,…
There are a lot of questions about how the US Customs and Border Protection Agency detains and confiscates products. We were fortunate to meet with the Deputy Director of Trade…
This is just what the industry needed, a complete book on counterfeit electronic components and their impact on the supply chain. I had been planning for years to write something myself,…
The DLA (Defense Logistics Agency) has made the decision to no longer require distributors to mark the 5962 and 5961 part classes with DNA for later authentication. They have decided…
Electronics are delicate and the smallest faults in one component could damage the whole system. Counterfeit electronic components can lead to warranty issues, injuries, and lawsuits. It is paramount to…
