Author Archives: Melanie Jelen

The Advantages of Semiconductor Chip Up-Screening – Part 1: Elevating Semiconductor Components

The semiconductor industry has long been the foundation of technological innovation, driving progress in virtually [...]

Why a Full-Service Provider of Open Market Sourcing & Authentication Services is the Most Effective for Counterfeit Electronic Parts Mitigation

There is a strong rationale for why integrated sourcing and authentication of open market parts [...]

Attack of the Clones: the Rise of Increasingly More Complex Clone Counterfeit Electronic Parts

In 2012, the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) concluded a year-long investigation into counterfeit [...]

Is it Time to Update your Counterfeit Electronic Parts Mitigation Policy? These Should be your Top Considerations.

There are many considerations when creating or updating a policy for the mitigation of counterfeit [...]

The Importance of Electrical Functional & Performance Testing as a Key Element in the EEE Component Authenticity and Quality Verification Process

While the core testing methods defined in SAE AS6171 Moderate Risk Level 2 (MRL2) can [...]

Join SMT Corp for a Webinar on the Evolution of the Counterfeit Electronic Parts Threat

Hear from our experts on the latest techniques being used to mask the authenticity of [...]

SMT Corp. Expands Electrical Testing Offerings

SMT Corp, the industry leader in counterfeit electrical, electronic and electromechanical (EEE) components mitigation, has [...]

Why Manufacturers Must Adopt the AS6171 Standard for the Detection of Counterfeit EEE Parts

In the age of globalized manufacturing, the supply chain of electronic components has grown more [...]

Final Report: Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) Machine Vision Pilot (MVP) and Microelectronic Authenticity and Security, Evaluation and Research (MASER)

On June 12th, 2023, the Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) released the Final Report on Machine [...]

SMT Corp. Assessment of AS6081 Revision A Implications to Counterfeit EEE Parts Mitigation

In April of 2023, Revision A of SAE Standard AS6081 for Counterfeit EEE parts, which [...]