Counterfeit electronics have been reported in a wide range of products, including computers, telecommunications equipment, automobiles, avionics and military systems. Counterfeit electronic products include everything from very inexpensive capacitors and resistors to costly microprocessors. Unfortunately, this problem is growing rapidly and no signs of abatement are in sight.

The course begins with an introduction to electronic parts supply chain, the sources of authorized and unauthorized parts. You will learn about the status of the electronic part distribution market and how it has changed over the part decade. The movement of the manufacturing and technology know-how across the globe will be covered to understand the international aspect of the counterfeit electronics supply chain.

It is followed by information the extent of the counterfeit electronics problem with illustrative examples that emphasizes the supply chain aspects. You will find out how to identify possible risk of counterfeit parts, and learn the detection techniques at part level. You will also learn what the electronics supply chain members are doing to address the issue of electronic part counterfeiting. In particular ? it will cover the efforts of the electronic part manufacturers, distribution channel members, defense and space electronic suppliers, and the government.

The course will cover various authentication techniques that are being used and developed to make counterfeiting of electronics more difficult. It will include overt and covert methods of authentications. The course will close with specific suggestions and recommendations how you can protect your supply chain including how to select distributors and monitor your suppliers. It will also have recommendations to the electronic part manufacturers, regulators, government enforcement and procurement agencies on how to reduce the risks from counterfeit electronic parts.

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• Parts Selection and Management