Counterfeit products are entering the marketplace through increasing sophisticated methods. These products jeopardize the entire supply chain and already cost the electronics industry many millions of dollars each year. Fortunately, cost-effective decapsulation solutions are at hand that allow rapid and consistent visibility of the decapsulated die -- allowing the parts supplier an upper hand in atttacking the problem head on.

THE PROBLEM:  Counterfeit Chips!

The following video from Business Week describes certain examples and sources of counterfeit chips and how they (re)enter the microelectronics market.

THE SOLUTION:  Increased vigilance through increased testing!

ULTRA TEC offers a wide selection of product solutions to enhance electronic component suppliers' toolkit for spotting counterfeit devices. RAPIDETCH system offers advanced features for cost-effective chip access of a wide range of plastic packages.  

When pre-cavitation is required, we offer mechanical means - the ASAP-1^® Decap achieves effective chip access results. 

Serving Businesses Large & Small

For larger electronics industry businesses - with test floors, analytical and QC laboratories and dedicate departments - the addition of equipment is generally a known ongoing business expense.

For smaller businesses such as Specialist Component Warehouses or OEM suppliers (that supply the larger entities), the decision to add decapsulation equipment  is potentially one of investing in a first piece of equipment and the maybe the employee who will be the champion of that piece of  equipment. Don't worry, we can help you! 

ULTRA TEC has worked for many years for many years with all sizes of end user. We can help with suggestions of an appropriate fume hood and safety equipment, and offer applciations education to achieve the most effective results.

Further Reading 

Distributors key to war on counterfeiting

Spot and avoid the counterfeit component traps