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STANDARD
Techniques for Suspect/Counterfeit EEE Parts Detection
by Acoustic Microscopy (AM) Test Methods
RATIONALE
This document provides guidance and requirements on the Acoustic Microscopy (AM) test procedures to be employed by
the Test Laboratory (Lab) for the non-destructive AM testing of parts for suspect counterfeit (SC) part detection. The level
of testing shall be derived by the User Organization working in conjunction with the Test Lab, taking into consideration the
risk level as defined in the SC part detection flow specified herein. It shall be the responsibility of the Test Lab to conduct
the AM test following the sequence of inspections for a given risk level specified herein. The creation of this document is a
step in addressing the ever-increasing global problem of electronic parts counterfeiting.
INTRODUCTION
Because many methods of counterfeiting of electronics involve a change of material from the original part, AM can provide
a method of inspection of parts and detecting differences in their material composition. The method has been used
extensively to detect non-conforming parts in electronics and in many other product areas. The implementation of
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) requirements of the European Union and similar laws in other countries,
resulted in wide spread use of AM techniques to confirm that electronic parts are not damaged while subjected to a
surface mount to a PCB process. This document provides techniques based on those practices to detect Suspect
counterfeit parts.
The part photographs contained herein are provided to illustrate the application of detection methods identified in the
document, and are by no means intended to imply that a manufacturer identified in a photograph is involved with the
suspect product.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SCOPE ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Purpose ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
2. REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................................. 3
2.1 Applicable Documents ................................................................................................................................. 3
2.1.1 SAE Publications .......................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Related Publications .................................................................................................................................... 3
2.3 Terms and Definitions .................................................................................................................................. 4
2.4 Acronyms ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
3. DESCRIPTION OF METHODOLOGY/PROCEDURE ................................................................................. 4
3.1 Material Control/ESD Handling .................................................................................................................... 4
3.2 Additional Considerations ............................................................................................................................ 4
3.2.1 Microfocus Radiology versus AM ................................................................................................................. 4
3.2.2 Infrared versus AM ....................................................................................................................................... 4
3.3 General Considerations ............................................................................................................................... 4
3.3.1 How AM Works ............................................................................................................................................ 4
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