Fake chips in production will cost You Your reputation: a real case study + dead simple trics to spot counterfeits
You only get one good name Letting fake chips slip into production can torch your reputation overnight. You end up buried under endless warranty claims nobody pays for and a legion of seriously pissed-off customers. Not long ago the entire electronics world was choking on component shortages. Legit distributors quoted lead times stretching 6–12 months. Real choice was simple: shut down production for a year… or hunt for alternatives and roll the dice. ...