1. 1 Detecting fake materials Key clues

2. 2 Fraudulent box Labeling mistakes A missing icon could mean the label is fake, but the 0335 date code on a brand new box is a clue…

3. 3 Labeling Misspelling Misspelled words tell you this bag was not made in a legal factory. It is a fake

4. 4 Labeling Misspelling This label has a misspelled company name. You may assume that Motorola did not print this

5. 5 Labeling Logos and Fonts The Elantec label on the top was printed and then cut out and pasted above the large label. Notice the difference between the fonts used in the top and bottom “Elantec” words

6. 6 Part marking Detecting fake ink markings Example of a component that has failed the marker permanency test

7. 7 Marker permanency testing Requirements A mixture of 3-parts mineral spirits and 1-part alcohol is used for testing a re-marked component Mil-STD-883 (method 2015.13) requires markings to withstand a swab wash without fading Mil-STD-202 (method 215) provides for a similar test

8. 8 Marking quality Poor marking Look for smeared ink. It could be a fake component

9. 9 Marking quality Ink over laser marking Notice the white ink stamped part number on top, and the previous laser cut part number underneath

10. 10 Black-topping How it’s done TYPICAL SURFACE MOUNT COMPONENT Look for machine scratches on the leads to verify they are not reworked Frequently, a reworked component will have the top surface removed and re-coated to hide scratches - known as “black topping” If top surface has been removed, the pin-1 dimple will be ill-defined and grainy

11. 11 Marking quality Laser marking on top A top surface without a false top coating to hide sanding marks

12. 12 Marking quality Grainy texture This is a remarked component with a false top coating. Notice the grainy texture and the pin-1 dimple is not smooth and shiny

13. 13 Marking quality Smooth surface This is a good part. Notice the smooth bottom surface of the circular area & the sharp letters in the word “Korea”

14. 14 Marking quality False coating washed away Left of the line has been washed with acetone to remove the false coating. You can see the original part underneath

15. 15 Marking quality False coating spilled into relief area Notice the false coating material in the bottom of the circular area. This does not belong there. This part is modified

16. 16 Marking quality False coating spilled down the side of the component The material running down the side is the “false top” coating material used by the counterfeiter to cover the scratches left by removing the old part number

17. 17 Removing false top coating with an acetone wash Acetone is not used for the marker test The false top coating has been removed to show the original surface The fake coating comes off on the Q-tip when an acetone wash is used

18. 18 Re-worked component leads A good part looks like this This is a good part. Notice the copper showing on the lead tips. Also notice the shiny scratches on the inside of the leads. These scratches are left there when they are bent

19. 19 Re-worked component leads A re-worked part This is a part that has been reworked illegally. Notice there is no copper showing on the lead tips and the shiny areas that should be on the lead curves are filled in with solder

20. 20 Used parts One sure sign This a used part pretending to be a new part. The round circular area on each lead is caused by the part having been plugged into a circuit for a very long time

21. 21 Used parts Re-coated leads with impurities The two pin holes seen on the sides of this component lead are caused by a rework program to recoat the lead. The dimples are caused by impurities -- never seen when coming from a factory

22. 22 Re-coated leads Re-coated leads showing prior use

23. 23 Component comparison Different dies/stamps and country identification Square holes Different country of origin Round holes

24. 24 World Micro Components (M) Sdn. Bhd Actual Inspection Report click icon to open

25. 25 World Micro is an industry leader Setting standards, writing papers, teaching others… …One of eight members re-writing the IDEA-1010 inspection standard …One of a nine-member team creating the SAE G-19 standard for using X-ray systems to detect counterfeits …Consulting on the creation and writing of a new Quality Management System for independent distributors (QMS-IDEA-9090) …Presented detection material to NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory …Presented numerous white papers on counterfeit mitigation at various trade shows and seminars

26. 26 World Micro is an industry leader Participation & membership Participant of ITAR (registered & compliant) QSLD/DLA Specialty hardware, FSC 5961, 5962 Member of IDEA (board member) ERAI GIDEP SMTA (local officer) ASQ

27. 27 Quality initiatives IDEA inspection process

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33. 33 World Micro is certified Where it counts

34. 34 World Micro’s #1 corporate initiative Quality Has No Finish Line Over $1M invested in equipment to detect counterfeiting, including real-time X-ray, decap, and solderability Strict certification method and tracking of our supplier network with flow-down requirement process All quality engineers are certified under the IDEA- ICE-3000 professional inspector program Early adoption of AS6081 and QMS-IDEA-9090 Recertification of all inspectors with the release of IDEA-STD-1010B test Environmental management plan compliant to ISO 14001