Tackling Modern Day Obsolescence and Counterfeit Problem

Sultan has in-depth knowledge of Reliability Engineering, Testing, and Qualification for Aerospace, Defense, and Industrial applications for microelectronics products of various technologies. Sultan has served in various industry committees, including being the current SAE chair for the PEMs Committee, current co-chair of the Copper Bond Wire Committee, current co-chair of the SAE CE-12 Counterfeit Committee, and former co-chair of the SAE G19A Committee, which developed the AS6171 standards to detect suspect counterfeit components.
 

Presentation Abstract

The presentation will discuss why obsolescence and counterfeit problem is here to stay for a long time. The presentation will discuss various how conventional counterfeit detection techniques are not detecting majority of counterfeit issues and what our focus need to be going forward for making sure the supply chain gets products that have long term product reliability aspects considered. The presentation will discuss:

• What is obsolescence and types of obsolescence?
• How do obsolescence and counterfeiting go hand-in-hand?
• Focus shift on hard to detect counterfeiting – The long term reliability aspect
• Data for used part detection
• Best practices for counterfeit mitigation

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

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