ERAI is a privately held global information services organization that monitors, investigates and reports issues that are affecting the global supply chain of electronics. Since 1995, ERAI has been the industry's primary reporting and investigation service, providing information and risk mitigation solutions to electronics professionals worldwide. ERAI is comprised of Original Component Manufacturers (OCMs), Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Distributors (franchised and independent), Contract Manufacturers (CMs), government agencies and associations serving the industry.
ERAI is the industry leader for in-depth information on counterfeit, substandard and high-risk parts. The ERAI High-Risk Parts Database gives members access to the industry's most comprehensive list of known problem parts. Access to this valuable information allows your company or organization the ability to better mitigate risks in your procurement process on both off the shelf and end of life or obsolete parts.
SAE International Releases Standard AS5553 - Counterfeit Electronic Parts; Avoidance, Detection, Mitigation, and Disposition
Counterfeit electronic parts have been found in almost every sector of the electronics industry and continue to be an increasing threat to electronic hardware, posing significant performance, reliability and safety risks. In a recent Counterfeit Electronic Study conducted by the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry & Security, Counterfeits were encountered by both Discrete Component and Microcircuit Original Component Manufacturers (OCMs), Authorized Distributors, Independent Distributors, Brokers, Board Assemblers and Government Prime/Sub Contractors.
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Defense Industrial Base Assessment: Counterfeit Electronics
Prepared by: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, Office of Technology Evaluation
In June 2007, the U.S. Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) asked the Bureau of Industry and Security’s (BIS) Office of Technology Evaluation (OTE) to conduct a defense industrial base assessment of counterfeit electronics. NAVAIR suspected that an increasing number of counterfeit/defective electronics were infiltrating the DoD supply chain and affecting weapon system reliability. Counterfeits could complicate the Navy’s ability to sustain platforms with extended life-cycles and maintain weapon systems in combat operations.
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