THE OCTOPART EDGE SERIES

Counterfeit Electronics Uncovered:

How Counterfeit Parts Are Created & Misrepresented

Discover the various ways counterfeit electronics infiltrate the market and the impact this has on quality, safety, and reliability. From misrepresenting quality parts to outright fakes, this webinar will provide actionable insights into recognizing and addressing these challenges.

Date: January 14, 2025

Time: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM EST

Who Should Attend:

• Design Engineers: Learn how counterfeit parts impact PCB performance.
• Quality Assurance Professionals: Gain insights into risks associated with counterfeit components in procurement.
• Project Managers: Understand how misrepresented components affect end-product reliability.

What to Expect:

• Counterfeiting Tactics: A breakdown of how counterfeit parts are made and sold.
• Real-World Examples:Explore cases of misrepresented quality parts and fake assemblies.
• Impact on End Use: Understand the consequences of counterfeit parts in assemblies.
• Interactive Q&A: Join the live Q&A to get answers to your counterfeit-related questions.

Reserve your spot today and get the knowledge you need to safeguard your designs and supply chain from counterfeit risks.

Speakers:

Zachariah Peterson, PCB Design Expert

Zachariah Peterson has an extensive technical background in academia and industry. He currently provides research, design, and marketing services to companies in the electronics industry. Prior to working in the PCB industry, he taught at Portland State University and conducted research on random laser theory, materials, and stability. His background in scientific research spans topics in nanoparticle lasers, electronic and optoelectronic semiconductor devices, environmental sensors, and stochastics. His work has been published in over a dozen peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings, and he has written 2500+ technical articles on PCB design for a number of companies. He is a member of IEEE Photonics Society, IEEE Electronics Packaging Society, American Physical Society, and the Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA). He previously served as a voting member on the INCITS Quantum Computing Technical Advisory Committee working on technical standards for quantum electronics, and he currently serves on the IEEE P3186 Working Group focused on Port Interface Representing Photonic Signals Using SPICE-class Circuit Simulators.