Counterfeit Component Risk Is Evolving Across Semiconductor Supply Chains
Counterfeiters follow demand, not lifecycle status. When supply tightens or demand for a component rises, parts still in production can draw counterfeit activity alongside obsolete components. With extended lead times affecting select categories and new parts and brands appearing in counterfeit reports, sourcing teams need to assess risk based on market conditions and component-level verification, not lifecycle status alone.
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Our latest Market Pulse examines how demand and supply pressure are shaping counterfeit exposure, and how sourcing teams can pair access to components with the supplier qualification and verification needed to protect quality.
Download the report to learn:
- Why counterfeit exposure can follow demand across a component’s lifecycle.
- Why component-level inspection and testing matter when a part has little or no history in counterfeit reporting databases.
- How to balance urgent sourcing needs with consistent verification as lead times extend.
- How supplier expertise, established procedures, and multilayer testing can strengthen quality assurance.
This report is published monthly and designed to support forward-looking supply chain planning. Each edition analyzes key market developments, industry news, and emerging trends from the previous month, translating them into actionable insights for the month ahead.
