Phil Zarrow, ITM Consulting With over 35 years experience in PCB assembly, Phil is one of the leading experts in SMT process failure analysis. He has vast experience in SMT equipment, materials and processes.
Jim Hall, ITM Consulting A Lean Six-Sigma Master Blackbelt, Jim has a wealth of knowledge in soldering, thermal technology, equipment and process basics. He is a pioneer in the science of reflow.
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To start off learning about the counterfeit components I would first read the Defense Industrial Base Assessment report issued in 2008, and second I would read Phil Zulueta AS5553 SAE report. See links below.
I could mention about 5 other good places to read but that would add another 500 pages more to read. I wrote and posted a white paper at Circuinet back in Aug 2010 tilted Guideline for Avoiding Counterfeit Components. Click the link to download a copy. IDEA and ERAI are also great web-sites to learn about training and counterfeit information.
My approach was to write about the best ways to avoid the Independent market were most all counterfeit component come from. Don't get me wrong the majority of Independents are committed to stopping counterfeit and are leading the way in how to avoid and inspect for counterfeit. My article focuses on two points avoiding the independents and if you have to purchase in this market guidelines for buying. This is a lot of information to digest but there is no easy way around counterfeit.
Phil & Jim - I just listened to your Board Talk on counterfeit components, and am interested in your thoughts on preventative measures that IC suppliers and consumers can take to help minimize exposure to counterfeit components.
The AS5553 standard is one document that provides some direction for avoiding counterfeit components, are there any other that you're aware of, or any additional avoidance techniques that can be suggested? I'm in total agreement that this exposure can't be completely eliminated, but steps can be implemented to curtail it.
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Sunstone Circuits, has released the newest version of their design software, PCB123. Bottom line, the design process just got easier. Sunstone Circuits
Solve manufacturing challenges while networking with hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of peers focused on design, manufacture, assembly and test. Keynote by William Shatner. IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries
There's simply no reason to scrap circuit boards when they have contacts contaminated with solder. Restore them using the Gold Contact Plating Kit. CircuitMedic
Multicore TFN700B is a no-clean, halide-free tacky flux formulated to address the challenging requirements of package-on-package applications. Henkel Corporation
Once you have made the decision to package your electronics with rigid flex, it makes sense to pick a production partner who can build it right. Printed Circuits, Inc.
Once you have made the decision to package your electronics with rigid flex, it makes sense to pick a production partner who can build it right. Printed Circuits, Inc.
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I could mention about 5 other good places to read but that would add another 500 pages more to read. I wrote and posted a white paper at Circuinet back in Aug 2010 tilted Guideline for Avoiding Counterfeit Components. Click the link to download a copy. IDEA and ERAI are also great web-sites to learn about training and counterfeit information.
My approach was to write about the best ways to avoid the Independent market were most all counterfeit component come from. Don't get me wrong the majority of Independents are committed to stopping counterfeit and are leading the way in how to avoid and inspect for counterfeit. My article focuses on two points avoiding the independents and if you have to purchase in this market guidelines for buying. This is a lot of information to digest but there is no easy way around counterfeit.
Defense Industrial Base Assessment Report
Phil Zulueta NASA AS553 Report
John P. Wilson
The AS5553 standard is one document that provides some direction for avoiding counterfeit components, are there any other that you're aware of, or any additional avoidance techniques that can be suggested? I'm in total agreement that this exposure can't be completely eliminated, but steps can be implemented to curtail it.
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