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…
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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…
Since the company’s formation in 1987, ST Microelectronics has dedicated itself to innovation and product design. With nearly 20% of its 45,000 person staff working in R&D, the company has…
Avago Technologies’ origin dates back to 1961, when the company functioned as the semiconductor products division of Hewlett-Packard. By 2005, already equipped with an extensive portfolio, the company broke off…
Founded in 1953, NXP Semiconductors pride themselves on a rich history of innovation and versatility. As they continually aim to improve the quality of life of their customers, NXP focuses…
This batch of Xilinx counterfeit parts XQV100-PQ240 had every counterfiet clue you could imagine. Spelling errrors on the packaging, re-tinned leads, blacktopping, chipped packaging from the removal process, you name…
Everyone is looking for a new and simple tool to easily detect counterfeit electronic components, the old “build a better mousetrap” idea. The answer is, there isn’t a single simple…
On Friday, March 28, 2014, Pennsylvania resident, Hao Yang, will face sentencing for conspiracy to traffic counterfeit electronic components into the United States from China. After his arrest in…
Founded in 1984 by George Perlegos, American-based electronics company Atmel Corporation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of microcontrollers, capacitive touch solutions, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and radio…
For more than 35 years, Micron Technology’s talented teams of scientists, engineers, and visionaries have have created and cultivated technologies that fuel innovation and growth in new markets. As a…
