The Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) is an international network of professionals who build skills, share practical experience and develop solutions in electronic assembly technologies, including microsystems, emerging technologies, and related business operations.

“SAE International’s G-19 Counterfeit Electronic Components Committee is chartered to address the different aspects of preventing, detecting, responding to, and counteracting the threat of counterfeit electronic components. It does this by developing standards suitable for use in aeronautic, space, defense, civil, and commercial electronic equipment applications to mitigate the risks of counterfeit electronic components.

These standards document recognized best practices in component management, supplier management, procurement, inspection, test/evaluation methods, and response strategies when suspect or confirmed counterfeit components are detected.”

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“The Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) is a Department of Defense program established to promote and facilitate the sharing of technical information between government agencies and industry partners to increase system safety, reliability, and readiness and to reduce systems development, production, and ownership costs.”