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.