Though they may look like the real thing, counterfeit electronic parts will not perform reliably and, if undetected, could cause catastrophic failure at a critical moment in commercial, medical or military applications.
Counterfeiters are getting better, and many of the current non-destructive techniques – visual inspection, mechanical robustness, X-Ray, XRF, C-SAM, Infrared Thermography, electrical characterization, decapsulation and marking evaluations – may not be able to identify real components from fakes. The infiltration of counterfeit parts into electronics design is a growing concern as demand increases for reducing production costs.
DfR Solutions can help you reduce the risk of counterfeit components entering your products through your supply chain with tailored solutions that focus on counterfeit electronic component detection and avoidance, including:
If you are concerned with counterfeit electronic parts in your product or design, speak with a DfR Solutions’ expert on analyses options that fit your needs.
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