Professional Development Courses

Do you want to be better prepared to manage your information flow, parts documents, and supply chain to avoid counterfeit products creeping into your system? Are you interested in learning more about the best industry standards for counterfeit electronics detection and how to plan and implement the SAE AS6171 standard in your organization?

Two of the most sought-after CALCE professional development courses (PDCs) regarding counterfeit electronics are being offered at the SMTA/CALCE Counterfeit Symposium on June 27, 2024. These courses are included in the full symposium registration, but you can also register for a single day to attend only the courses.

 

Use of Component Documentation and Supply Chain for Counterfeit Avoidance

 

Dr. Diganta Das
There is NO alternative to good supply chain management as a defense against counterfeit parts. Many types of products that have to be manufactured and supported for long periods of time lack control over critical parts of their supply chain, e.g., avionics and space, telecom infrastructure, and industrial controls. Much of the problem regarding counterfeit electronics is due to a lack of due diligence by the part buyers. Understanding the supply chain and assessing the supply chain before engaging them are necessary steps for any organization. This course will cover how to understand and utilize component information like process change notices, material declarations, and qualification reports for making supply change management and counterfeit detection more efficient. The role of counterfeit part reporting as a legal and technical tool, along with its promises and limitations, will be discussed with examples.

 

Counterfeit Parts Detection using SAE AS6171

 

Dr. Michael Azarian
Counterfeit parts have infiltrated various industries, including electronics, avionics, medical devices, and military systems. Parts shortages and obsolescence have allowed counterfeiters to exploit the demand for scarce parts. Hardware security is a growing concern, even with parts from authorized sources, due to potential vulnerabilities and tampering. Before the introduction of standardized testing methods, organizations had inconsistent approaches to detecting counterfeit parts. The SAE AS6171 standards, developed by the G-19A Test Laboratory Standards Development Committee and first published in October 2016, provide a risk-based testing framework to detect counterfeit parts. This standard includes general requirements and specific test methods, aiming to ensure consistent and effective counterfeit detection. AS6171 is continually updated to address new threats and improve testing methods.

 

 

Dr. Diganta Das

For more information or questions regarding the technical program (including Professional Development Courses), contact the Conference Chair, Dr. Diganta Das.

Karlie Severinson

For more information or questions regarding event logistics, exhibitions, and sponsorship, contact Karlie Severinson.


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