An Overview of the SAE Standards Related to Counterfeit

Dr. Diganta Das [CALCE, University of Maryland]

Abstract: 

How can my organization avoid counterfeit parts and materials? SAE International has published dozens of anti-counterfeiting standards and associated technical documents that can help organizations avoid, detect, and mitigate counterfeit risk. Which will be effective for my circumstances?
This presentation provides a roadmap for the application of SAE documents such as AS5553, AS6081, AS6496, AS6171, and AS6174 to protect many types of organizations from counterfeit parts and materials, including organizations outside of the aerospace industry. It will identify suitable users of these documents and provide recommendations for implementation. Finally, the presentation will offer insights into new SAE standards developments to address evolving counterfeit threats.

Biography: 

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.