Because counterfeit parts often have inferior specifications and quality, they may represent a hazard if incorporated into critical systems such as aircraft navigation, life. Counterfeit electronic component detection it has become necessary for all distributors of electronic components and manufacturers of electronic equipment to inspect all incoming electronic. Why so many counterfeit electronic components in the. This compilation is not intended as a complete survey of the field of electrical and electronic equipment testing. Destructive physical analysis dpa is the process of disassembling, testing, and inspecting electronic components to verify the internal. This standard was created in response to a significant and increasing volume of suspectcounterfeit sc electrical, electronic, and electromechanical eee parts entering the aerospace supply chain, posing significant performance, reliability, and safety risks. Ciscos counterfeit electronic part detection avoidance system includes efforts to protect against, detect when present, and continuously innovate to mitigate both counterfeit raw materials e. Counterfeiting of electronic parts is a serious threat and can compromise the integrity of the highly visible and important products we provide in the industry.
Although governments, companies and other stakeholders have been trying to prevent counterfeits from entering the market by all means, they can still have access to the market, which probably lead to product performance problems even security issues. This document describes the counterfeit control plan for electrical, electronic and electromechanical parts according to sae as6081. Destructive physical analysis national technical systems. And report suspect and confirmed fradulent counterfeit parts to the other potential users and authority having jurisdiction. An rfidbased technology for electronic component and. Counterfeits nearly appear in almost every industry, so its common that counterfeit components flood in the electronics industry. Nondestructive examination of components, assemblies, or materials for internal problems that would otherwise go undetected and could lead to failure. Screening of parts, components and materials leads to a reduction in counterfeit parts being used in assemblies.
The existence of counterfeit electronic components, materials and assemblies hereafter referred. Procedure for avoiding, detecting, mitigating, and disposition qsp91002 of counterfeit electronic parts revision b vectron international march 11 th, 20. The electronic component supply chain has been greatly affected by widespread counterfeit incidents. Background counterfeit electronic parts continue to pose one of the greatest threats plaguing printed circuit board assembly.
Being removed from circuit boards washing components in rivers selling components in large markets. The as6081 is a standard created by the global engineering association sae international to provide uniform requirements, practices and methods for a higher level of protection against the purchasing and supplying of fraudulentcounterfeit. Suspect counterfeit supplies means any supplies that are suspected by testing, visual inspection or other information to be counterfeit supplies. It is of the utmost importance to develop a taxonomy of defects and anomalies present in counterfeit components, to enable detection of these components with a group of test methods. The society of aerospace engineers sae has developed the standard as6171 to standardize various test and inspection procedures, workmanship, and minimum requirements to detect counterfeit electrical, electronic.
May 22, 2016 how to spot counterfeit electronic components may 22, 2016 by robin mitchell counterfeit parts are becoming more of a problem every day and it wont be long before serious harm is caused as a result. Counterfeit electronic components entering the supply chain are causing a huge economic impact in the electronics industry. Counterfeit, electronic, component, military, and detection research question has the implementation of counterfeit prevention strategies in the u. How to spot counterfeit electronic components news. A worldwide epidemic of counterfeit electronic components is flooding the market and affects the supply chains of all industries.
This ebook is written for beginners, hobbyist, technical collegeuniversity students and for those who have an interest in electronics or even seasoned electronic repairers i have spent countless hours testing and analyzing electronic components. Supplier counterfeit awareness training 7 sources of counterfeit parts counterfeit parts can come from many different sources counterfeiting is a complex criminal enterprise s tacks of scrapped circuit boards electronic components. Supplier counterfeit awareness training supplier counterfeit awareness training. This standard was created to provide uniform requirements, practices and methods for testing eee parts to. In this paper, we develop a novel rfidbased system suitable for electronic component and system counterfeit detection and system traceability called cst. A part in which there is an indication by visual inspection, testing, or other. Items that are deliberately altered in such a way as to misrepresent the actual quality of the item with intent to defraud or deceive the purchaser. Counterfeit detection, authenticity tests electronic components. Acknowledgement of this problem by end users was finally addressed around 2007 and as5553 which addresses risk mitigation and the detection of counterfeit electronic parts was first released in april 2009.
Avoidance, detection, mitigation and disposition 17th april, 20 component obsolescence group, cog training workshop sae aerospace standards europe sae international. Manufacturer, part number, date and lot code, reliability level, inspectiontesting, documentation. Counterfeit parts prevention the definitions and rules of interpretation in this clause apply to the order. Detection, avoidance, and the challenges ahead article pdf available in journal of electronic testing 301. This ebook is written for beginners, hobbyist, technical collegeuniversity students and for those who have an interest in electronics or even seasoned electronic repairers. Pdf a comprehensive framework for counterfeit defect.
Use of suppliers that are the original manufacturer, or an authorized supplier 6. Counterfeit component inspection2016 vision engineering. Counterfeit electronic part detection and avoidance. Sae international standards as5553 and as5553a counterfeit. Authentication of electronic components by electrical and physical testing can provide a cost effective means of risk management, aimed at keeping counterfeits. A specialized service of testing, detection, and avoidance. Counterfeit electronic component detection it has become necessary for all distributors of electronic components and manufacturers of electronic equipment to.
Oct 01, 2010 a worldwide epidemic of counterfeit electronic components is flooding the market and affects the supply chains of all industries. System intended to create standardized testing methodology and consistency throughout industry. Avoidance, detection, mitigation and disposition what is as6081. Detecting counterfeit electronic components by joseph federico, nj micro electronic testing imposters seem to be creeping into all facets of our life. Counterfeit electronic component detection sae standard. Counterfeit electronic components are finding their way into todays defense electronics. Processes to abolish counterfeit parts proliferation.
Screening for counterfeit electronic components smtnet. Counterfeit parts look just like regular parts and are a form of fraud. Counterfeit electronic components identification semantic scholar. Novel approaches for the detection of counterfeit electronic. The first describes the testing of various electronic components, assemblies, and systems. Counterfeit integrated circuits the university of texas at dallas.
Failure to maintain an acceptable counterfeit electronic part detection and avoidance system, as defined in this clause, may result in disapproval of the purchasing system by the contracting officer andor withholding of payments and affect the allowability of costs of counterfeit electronic parts or suspect counterfeit electronic parts and the. Processes for maintaining electronic part traceability 5. Chinas main entry point of counterfeit electronics. These are just a few examples of the worldwide proliferation of counterfeit electronic components. Counterfeiters prey on customers seeking highquality parts from reputable manufacturers and instead are unknowingly sold substandard or defective parts. Counterfeit electronic components can take on a variety shapes and forms. In april 2009 sae international released as5553 counterfeit electronic parts. This training addresses and demonstrates practices to combat the counterfeit problem and attendees will receive a printed copy of the training slides. Cisco counterfeit electronic part detection and avoidance. Suspect counterfeit, which applies to the first two categories of parts that were tested, is the strongest term used by an independent testing lab. The preferred approach is to procure electronic parts directly from the original component manufacturer or from their authorized suppliers. Yes, advanced component testing adheres to all aspects of the standard including sampling requirements and test and inspection method procedures and has even been certified to as6081 test methods.
Counterfeit electronic components are electronic parts that are misrepresented as to their origins or quality. From five to twenty percent of electronic components in distributors supply chains are probably counterfeit. Counterfeit control plan for electrical, electronic and. How to spot counterfeit electronic components may 22, 2016 by robin mitchell counterfeit parts are becoming more of a problem every day and it wont be long before serious harm is caused as a result. Although governments, companies and other stakeholders have been trying to prevent counterfeits from entering the market by all means, they can still have access to the market, which probably lead to product performance problems.
This speech details how the as6081 counterfeit electronic components avoidance standard was developed, how it is utilized by an organization, and the changes expected in the next revision. This is also useful in the screening of various components such as batteries. Dla audited and granted act dla lab suitability status in large part based our strict adherence to as6081. Counterfeit detection, authenticity tests electronic. There are a wide variety of standards that cover general inspection methods, guidance on counterfeit policies, and advanced testing methods on how to test a part for authenticity. The above methods might not be practical for evaluating counterfeit electronic components for those who deal with highvolume components purchasing and sourcing. In this paper, we have developed a comprehensive taxonomy of counterfeit types, defects and test methods. Why so many counterfeit electronic components in the market. Aug 27, 2015 this speech details how the as6081 counterfeit electronic components avoidance standard was developed, how it is utilized by an organization, and the changes expected in the next revision.
It is up to us design engineers to prevent such incidents by arming ourselves with the knowledge to spot counterfeit parts. Component manufacturers must tightly control product flows and confirm physical. But thanks to a program originated at nj micro electronic testing njmet, the. Counterfeiting itself becomes profitable when scrapped components, components from recycled products or inexpensive components can. Counterfeit electronic components from the technology data exchange linked to trusted tde listed vendors. Our counterfeitdetection program uses rigorous methods to determine if the electronic components are legitimate and have the quality our customers expect. Suspect counterfeit, which applies to the first two categories of parts that were tested, is the strongest term used by an independent testing lab, signifying a.
Continued work on awareness and industry standards continued with the formation of the g19 counterfeit electronic components committee with representatives from all components of the supply chain. In order to combat counterfeit components, organizations look to a variety of different counterfeit component detection test methods. If youre responsible for largescale component sourcing for your company, follow these tips to reduce the risk of encountering fake parts and catch them if they do get through, so you avoid using them in your. May 09, 2018 counterfeits nearly appear in almost every industry, so its common that counterfeit components flood in the electronics industry. Authentication of electronic components by electrical and physical testing can provide a costeffective means of risk management, aimed at keeping counterfeits out of the supply chain. Effectively addressing the counterfeit problem requires focused effort, paradigm shifts, and even paradigm reversals. A counterfeit electronic part is one whose identity has been deliberately misrepresented. Destructive physical analysis dpa, failure analysis fa, and counterfeit analysis of electronic component s. Counterfeiting of electronic components can infringe the legitimate producers trademark rights. Government defenseaerospace manufacturers industry groups testing laboratories. A comprehensive framework for counterfeit defect coverage analysis and detection assessment article pdf available in journal of electronic testing 301. Standard as617 xrf for detection of counterfeit components.
Counterfeit control plan for electrical, electronic and electromechanical parts. For the most part, counterfeit components are understood to counterfeit components. Testing for device provenance, detection of counterfeit integrated circuitssystems, and traceability are challenging issues to address. Ocm original component manufacturer electronic components oem original equipment manufacturer oig office of the inspector general omb office of management and budget orps occurrence reporting and processing system osha occupational safety and health administration pqfp plastic quad flat pack pso program secretarial office. The pervasiveness of electronic component counterfeiting is increasing. And report suspect and confirmed fradulentcounterfeit parts to the other potential users and authority having jurisdiction. Erai role in prevention of counterfeit parts mark snider, erai counterfeit parts standard phil zueleta, jpl using a supplier for protection of counterfeit parts robb hammond, aeri counterfeit components avoidance leon hamiter, cti counterfeit electrical, electronic, and electromechanical eee parts panel. Suspect counterfeit and bogus part numbers that are not associated with any authentic parts militarygrade electronic parts can be found on internet purchasing platforms, as none of the 16 parts vendors provided to gao were legitimate.
As6081 counterfeit electronic component testing youtube. Counterfeit electronic component, as used in this document, refers to any component which violates any intellectual property rights, trademark or logo, is not new or is not authentic to the requirements of the manufacturer part. Counterfeit electronic part detection and avoidance control. The requirements of this document apply once a decisio. Reporting and quarantining of counterfeit electronic parts and suspect counterfeit electronic. Avoidance, detection, mitigation, and disposition purpose provide uniform requirements, practices and methods to mitigate the risks of purchasing and supplying counterfeit electronic parts target audience organization that purchase andor manufacture products with electrical components. How to avoid counterfeit electronic components pcbcart. Counterfeiting itself becomes profitable when scrapped components, components from recycled products or inexpensive components can be remarked and sold as a new. I have spent countless hours testing and analyzing electronic components and found out the right and accurate ways to test them. A counterfeiters intent to deceive is the difference between a counterfeit part and a faulty part which has. Counterfeit electronic components an overview oneida. Counterfeit electronic parts committee chartered in 2007 to address aspects of preventing, detecting, responding to and counteracting the threat of counterfeit electronic components. About counterfeit electronic components a counterfeit electronic component is one whose material, performance, or characteristics are knowingly misrepresented by the vendor, supplier. This sae aerospace standard as standardizes inspection and test procedures, workmanship criteria, and minimum training and certification requirements to detect suspect counterfeit sc electrical, electronic, and electromechanical eee parts.