How to Avoid Counterfeiting Electronics Trades

Published:2011/7/20 2:49:00 Author:Phyllis From:SeekIC

Most of the world’s electronics that supplied to companies are perfectly above board. However, the number of counterfeit electronics trade are also significant. According to the United Kingdom association, the counterfeit goods could cost 30 billion pounds every year. And the problem is getting worse.

China is a problem area as 95% of potential counterfeit products are made there. Recently, the US expressed its request to visit notorious counterfeiting sites in Shenzhen. No matter which places are these actually produced, the currently counterfeit semiconductors reduce the availability and make the discontinued components fuel the market.

Knowing where are the parts come from is a good way to prevent electronics buyers from counterfeit and substandard parts. With the flourish of the online electronic components trade, the risk increase for it has made it more difficult to track the source of the parts and to guarantee their reality. A lot of manufacturers have quite decent test procedures in place, while others do not. And only testing the components at the very beginning of a long supply chain is definitely inappropriate.

To avoid the counterfeit goods, companies passing on the goods should try to protect its own reputation as well as avoid any expensive, long term comeback caused by failing parts. It’s true that the vast majority of component manufacturers are thoroughly honest, but unscrupulous never stops. Inevitably, counterfeiting leads people to think about the human factors that might introduce counterfeit to the supply chain at first, or leads people to cover them up in order to maintain the bottom line.

It is impossible that distribution house test results could meet the industry standards, as there is often no external control approving the testing process and outcomes. The inspections are generally measured by the distributors’ own standards. The standards and checklists to determine component authenticity and confirm functionality defined by the electronic industry are not binding. There is an option of testing the parts exclusively at the buyer end. However, this is expensive.

The best way to ensure assured testing for counterfeits is turn to a dedicated third party test company. In this way, distributors can guarantee quality to their clients and pass on economies of scales, while at the same time assuring buyers of their limited influence over the testing process. Inspections alone are not the only means of guaranteeing the authenticity of products.

Companies can ease the pressure of counterfeiting by understanding the processes involved and each approach’s advantages. The related integrated circuit is XC4VSX35-10FFG668C.

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