- 01
Acceptable
Components may have minor flaws but remain functional.
- 02
AS6081
Developed by SAE International, outlines rigorous practices to prevent substandard and counterfeit materials from entering the global supply chain. It provides systematic methods for avoiding, detecting, mitigating, and disposing of such materials.
- 03
AS6171
Sets strict requirements, practices, and test methods for test facilities, surpassing previous standards for resellers (AS6081).
- 04
AS6496
Mandates anti-counterfeiting policies and control plans for authorized distributors, focusing on the avoidance, detection, mitigation, and disposal of counterfeit products in the authorized distribution supply chain.
- 05
Bulk
Bulk packaging refers to components packaged without special protection.
- 06
C of C
Certificate of Conformity (C of C) verifies that components meet industry standards.
- 07
Carrier Tape
Common packaging with component pockets, typically used with reels.
- 08
Desiccant
Absorbs moisture to keep components dry
- 09
ESD
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) occurs when a static charge moves between objects with varying electrical potentials.
- 10
Falsified
Intentional document alteration to change its original meaning.
- 11
Forged
Counterfeit information created for components.
- 12
Fraudulent
Components inconsistent with the seller's description.
- 13
HIC
HIC (Humidity Indicator Card) helps estimate package humidity and desiccant effectiveness by changing dot color.
- 14
MBB
MBB (Moisture Barrier Bag) is moisture-resistant and used with desiccants and HIC for added protection.
- 15
MSL
MSL (Moisture Sensitivity Level) indicates a device's moisture protection requirements.
- 16
OCM
OCM (Original Component Manufacturer) denotes the initial manufacturer of a component.
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Preconditioning
Involves baking or steaming, simulating aging and ensuring solderability.
- 18
Reels
Wrap carrier tapes, streamlining automatic component assembly.
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Shielding
Protects ESD-sensitive devices from damage during handling.
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Tape
Cover safeguards components within carrier tapes.
- 21
Traceability
Allows tracking of a component's part number and manufacturer.
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Trays
Store larger or delicate components, protecting them from damage.
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Tubes
Are used for various-shaped components, especially SMDs.
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Unacceptable
Components are unusable due to specific features or defects.
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