An Overview of the SAE Standards Related to Counterfeit

Dr. Diganta Das [CALCE, University of Maryland]

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Dr. Diganta Das [CALCE, University of Maryland]

Dr. Diganta Das, with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a B.Tech. in Manufacturing Science and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, serves as an Associate Research Scientist at the Center for Advanced Life Cycle Engineering. His expertise lies in the domains of reliability, environmental and operational ratings of electronic parts, counterfeit electronics, and technology trends in electronic parts. Dr. Das has made significant contributions as a technical editor for IEEE standards and currently holds the position of vice chair in the standards group of the IEEE Reliability Society. He is actively involved in various SAE committees, notably leading the SAE G-19 counterfeit detection standards group. Additionally, Dr. Das has been instrumental in organizing the CALCE/SMTA Counterfeit Parts and Materials Symposium since 2007. His research interests encompass electronic parts supply chain, counterfeit electronics avoidance and detection, LED failure mechanisms, cooling systems in telecommunications infrastructure, and power electronics reliability. A Six Sigma Black Belt, Dr. Das is a member of IEEE, IMAPS, SAE, and SMTA, and his work is showcased through more than 75 publications and numerous presentations at international conferences and workshops.

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