SANTA CLARA, CA – A new email list provides a forum for discussions on counterfeit components.
Combat Counterfeit is an industry service similar to lists on lead-free assembly and tin whiskers. John Burke of RoHSUSA set up the list to facilitate communication on the widespread problem.
Burke is also setting up a database of components obtained in good faith that turned out to be counterfeit. This list will not be available online, but will be compiled and held on a secure server. Potential buyers will be able to call for information about whether a certain component has a history of counterfeiting, and whether a company has any strikes in this regard.
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