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Due to the ever growing technology, the demand for electronic components is increasing day by day. Many companies manufacture these components in bulk. But in some cases, it is seen that some appliance and devices come with the counterfeit electronic components. These are the components which are copied or are faked but printed as the original. 

Basically, they are the duplicate components with the same size and working as the original one. Counterfeiting of electronic parts can be an invasion of the legitimate manufacturer's trademark rights. Generally, counterfeit parts often have inferior specifications and quality, they may represent a hazard if incorporated into critical systems such as-  military equipment, life support, aircraft navigation, or space vehicles.

There are many reasons that these components are growing day by day. According to a study by the US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security the number of counterfeit incidents reported grew from 3,868 to 9,356 in the last decade. Respondents to the survey cited the two most common types of counterfeit components were blatant fakes and used product re-marked as higher grade.

Without any doubt, they are available at a very low price. Many people think that what's wrong if something is available at a cheaper rate. But in actual these electronic components are a major threat to the industry. Just because one component, the whole device becomes worthless.

To check counterfeit electronic components, the testing of the parts is done so that if any duplicacy is there, it can be identified. It's the duty of the manufacturer or supplier to check the quality of the components.

 Resion is a leading manufacturer that supplies various electronic components. They are an AS6081, CTI CCAP-101 certified company and their quality assurance division is ANAB accredited and certified. They have observed a strict zero-tolerance policy for the components that show signs of being counterfeit. For more information, you can visit- https://www.resion.com/