ProSkill CTG

Counterfeit Component Avoidance Training
WARNING
DO NOT rely on 3rd Party testing facilities/organizations in place of Counterfeit Component Avoidance Training. Several companies have fallen prey to this process in their attempts to save money; only to find out many components passed the required 3rd party testing but upon closer examination it was found out the parts were actually USED components pulled from discarded circuit cards. The Department of Defense and their accepted standard SAE AS5553 states USED components are classified as Counterfeit and are not allowed in DoD equipment. 3rd Party testing is for testing, their process is for a pass/fail result, not for an overall Counterfeit Component Avoidance result. Proper Training is critical for a COMPLETE counterfeit component avoidance process. 3rd party testing is important and it will give you a pass/fail result, but basic 3rd party testing will not give you the answer if the part is used and a pull. The interesting fact is most used/pulled components will pass the customers basic required testing, the down and dirty way to prevent Counterfeit Component Avoidance training. With that said, the Department of Defense's counterfeit component avoidance approved standard SAE AS5553/paragraph 3.1.1 mentions avoidance training is required for all who handle/process grey market components purchased from non-authorized distributors. Learn how to detect and avoid counterfeit components using detailed inspection methodology offered by ProSkill CTG. All avoidance training Programs are based on SAE AS5553, SAE AS6081, SAE AS6171 and SAE AS6462.
Updated 05-21-22
Reel to Reel X-ray Inspection for Counterfeit Electronic Components.
Courtesy of Glenbrook Telchnology X-ray System
At ProSkills' intention is to educate and assist customers in their effort against counterfeit material by sharing current and available equipment used today to detect counterfeit material. In addition we offer and demonstrate multiple visual techniques and tips used to prevent infestation of counterfeit material into your supply chain.
Integrated Circuit-ICs (Confirmed Counterfeits)
- Disposition: Reject - Country of origin misspelled, should be KOREA not KOPEA
- Material definition: No value add
- Material Continued Processing: Impounded
- Final Disposition-Material Processing: Material destruction via documented Scrap/Grind.
Integrated Circuit ICIntegrated Circuit IC
Country of origin misspelled. Disposition/Rejected- No value add.Country of origin misspelled. Disposition/Rejected- No value add.
Integrated Circuit ICIntegrated Circuit IC
Country of Origin distorted, surface grain matches mold pin cavity. Disposition/Rejected No value add.Country of Origin distorted, surface grain matches mold pin cavity. Disposition/Rejected No value add.
IIntegrated Circuit ICIIntegrated Circuit IC
Leads of this IC were damaged during refurbishment Disposition/ Rejected - No value add Leads of this IC were damaged during refurbishment Disposition/ Rejected - No value add
IIntegrated Circuit ICIIntegrated Circuit IC
Note shine vs no shine, evidence of blacktopping-polyurethane coating. Classified/Rejected -No Value addNote shine vs no shine, evidence of blacktopping-polyurethane coating. Classified/Rejected -No Value add
IIntegrated Circuit ICIIntegrated Circuit IC
Mold pin cavity distorted from poor refurbishment during blacktopping process. Disposition//Rejected-No value add Mold pin cavity distorted from poor refurbishment during blacktopping process. Disposition//Rejected-No value add
IIntegrated Circuit ICIIntegrated Circuit IC
Over spray of blacktopping contaminating leads. Disposition/Rejected-No value add Over spray of blacktopping contaminating leads. Disposition/Rejected-No value add