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Preventing Counterfeit Components
October, 2009
In This Issue
Countering Counterfeit Components
Preventing the use of Counterfeit Chips
Counterfeit Parts Letter
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Welcome to Astrodyne's October newsletter where this month we address the increasing problem of counterfeit parts infiltrating the semiconductor industry.  We hope you find this information relevant and helpful to your jobs and industries. 
Countering Counterfeit Components
Components
Peter Murphy, President of Astrodyne, addresses procedures Astrodyne has implemented to prevent counterfeit parts from entering its supply chain and provides suggestions on what to do if you suspect counterfeit parts in your supply chain. 
Preventing the use of Conterfeit Chips 
Terry Costlow, IPC Online Editor, wrote an insightful article on counterfeiting in the semiconductor industry and the potential damage from use of illegal chips.  Learn more about common fraudulent methods and anti-counterfeiting techniques being developed and implemented to counteract and seize counterfeit parts.  Read more...
Counterfeit Parts Letter 
 NEDA, a not-for-profit trade association representing distributors of electronic components, has created a Counterfeit Parts Letter as suggested correspondence to protect you and your customer from pirated parts.   This template can be used to alert your customers to the risk of purchasing from unauthorized distributors.  Click here to view letter.
For more information or technical assistance, please call 800-823--8082 or (508) 964-6300 or visit us at www.astrodyne.com.
 

Sincerely,
 
Elizabeth Mitchell, Marketing Manager
Astrodyne
 
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