Global Semiconductor Shipments Fall

Global shipments of semiconductors, as compiled by the Semiconductor Industry Association and reported by www.economy.com, have been decreasing since November of 2011.

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Epic International Electronics: Investigation

According to Eagletribune.com, the DCIS, NCIS, and and the US ICE has once again searched and seized suspect counterfeit parts from the company called Epic International Electronics, Inc..

According to the US Government, this is an ongoing investigation and agents were seen carrying boxes of "unknown" goods out of the house.

Epic International Electronics Inc. sold capacitors, fuses, semiconductors and have warehouse locations in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

For more information, please read the article, here.

Suspect Counterfeit Parts & Internet Purchasing Platforms

According to the United States Government Accountability Office or GAO, suspect counterfeit electronic parts can be found on internet purchasing platforms.

The GAO created a fake company and were able to gain membership to multiple Internet platforms giving them access to vendors selling military-grade electronic parts. The GAO requested quotes from numerous vendors asking for 16parts which were 1)authentic part numbers for obselete and rare parts, 2) authentic part numbers with post production date codes, 3) bogus or fake part numbers that are not associated with any authentic parts.

The parts were sent to a third party test house. The testing concluded that all parts were either suspect or bogus parts. "Each part failed mulitple component analyses, including visual, chemical, X-ray, and microscopic testing" (pg.8).

All test reports, photos, and more information regarding this investigation can be found in this document released by the US Government Accountability Office.

1HAW20007AEK-EFA - JDS Uniphase - In Stock

Oxygen Electronics has availability of a very rare JDS Uniphase product available.

1HAW20007AEK-EFA

More Info about this part can be found at:  http://www.o2xygen.com/parts/1HAW20007AEKEFA.htm

Waveguide and Coaxial Microwave Components in Stock

Oxygen Electronics has limited quantities of several MDL (Microwave Development Laboratories) and Omega Laboratories Waveguide and Coaxial Microwave Components available from stock.

This recent inventory includes both Standard and Solderable Pressure Windows, Waveguide Bends, and a number of different WR-112 and WR-187 Flanges.

Full details about these products including datasheets can be found at:

MDL - 112WD26
MDL - 90WT16
MDL - 42BH11A
MDL - 75BE111A
MDL - 112BE11B
MDL - 112BH11B
MDL - 137BH111A
Omega - UG-1352/U
Omega - UG-1735/U
Omega - UG-1359/U
Omega - UG-1734/U
Omega - UG-1358/U
Omega - UG-138/U Butt

2012 US National Defense Authorization Act: Not to Succeed?

According to EBI.com, the 2012 US National Defense Authorization Act may not succeed.

The Act states that "contractors" are responsible for avoiding and detecting counterfeit parts, not component manufacturers or distributors. These responsibilities include: avoiding the use of counterfeit parts, the rework or corrective action of counterfeit parts, and many more.

As said by Barbara Jorgensen, EBN Community Editor, component manufacturers should also be responsible for the prevention of distribution of counterfeit or suspect counterfeit parts. Because of waste and recycling regulations, manufacturers must go to an outside source to be destroyed. On the way, parts get diverted and enter the supply chain.

For complete article, click here.

California Business Owner Sentenced for Conspriring to Sell Counterfeit Microelectronics

Mustafa Abdul Aljaff, a business owner from Newport, California has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for conspiring to sell counterfeit products to the United States military, and others between September 2007 to August 2009.

In January 2010, Aljaff plead guilty to federal charges of conspiracy to traffic in counterfeit goods to defraud the United States, and trafficking in counterfeit goods. As part of his plea agreement, Aljaff must pay restitution to the semiconductor companies whose trademarks were infringed. Also, Aljaff had to forfeit all machinery from his business location.

According to U.S. Attorney Machen, “Today’s prison sentence sends a message to the unscrupulous counterfeiters who put us all at risk by selling phony integrated circuits that end up in our military systems, medical devices, and consumer products.”

For the completed article, please click here.

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012

On December 30, 2011, President Obama signed H.R.1540 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 into Law.  Included in this Act are several pages of very specific and very strong language dealing with the traffic and trade of counterfeit  electronic parts.

Page 196, Section 818 titled "Detection and Avoidance of Counterfeit Electronic Parts. 

This law requires that within 180 days of enactment, the Department of Defense shall establish policies and procedures by which the DoD can effectively manage the risks associated with counterfeit goods.  Within 270 days of enactment, these requirements must be flowed down to suppliers to address the detection and avoidance of counterfeit electronic parts.  Additionally this Law will result in requirements for reporting instances of counterfeit goods as well as the imposition of increased fines, penalties, and imprisonment for those who sell counterfeit goods.


To read the full Document, click here.

Counterfeit Chips: Possible Reason of Failed Mission

According to UPI.com, Russia's Federal Space Agency states the spacecraft's system "rebooted" may have been caused by the use of "counterfeit" parts in the crafts computer.

For completed article, please click here.

Fore more information and questions about Suspect Counterfeit parts, please visit our homepage.

Recent Government Activities Regarding Counterfeit Products

Department of Justice
Office of Public Affairs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Attorney General Holder Announces Campaign to Combat Demand for Counterfeit Products in Partnership with the National Crime Prevention Council WASHINGTON –

Attorney General Eric Holder and the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance, in collaboration with the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), today announced a new public education campaign to combat the purchase and sale of counterfeit and pirated products. The campaign, launched at the White House, will educate the public on various forms of intellectual property theft, from counterfeit consumer goods and pharmaceuticals to illegal downloads and other pirated materials. The campaign will highlight the potential health, safety and economic consequences for American citizens.

Intellectual property (IP) crime refers to the violation of criminal laws that protect copyrights, patents, trademarks, other forms of intellectual property and trade secrets, both in the United States and abroad. IP crimes can destroy jobs, suppress innovation in the United States and jeopardize the health and safety of consumers. In some cases, these activities are used to fund dangerous or even violent criminal enterprises and organized crime networks.

"As our country continues to recover from once-in-a-generation economic challenges, the need to safeguard intellectual property rights – and to protect Americans from intellectual property crimes – has never been more urgent,” said Attorney General Holder. “Through this new public education campaign, we are encouraging the American people to become vigilant partners in identifying and disrupting intellectual property crimes. With their help, I am confident that we can build upon our recent successes in combating intellectual property theft, bringing criminals to justice and protecting consumers and innovators.”

“Intellectual property theft is not a victimless crime – it affects everyone and damages our economy,” said Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs Laurie O. Robinson. “We are proud to work with the White House and NCPC toward reducing the demand for counterfeit products through educating the public about intellectual property crime.”

The campaign includes “Premonition,” a television public service announcement (PSA) created in partnership with MTV Networks that illustrates how IP thefts link to gangs and other criminal activities and “It Hurts,” an online video that demonstrates how IP theft is stealing. The campaign also includes radio and print ads as well as campaign materials delivered via social media tools – videos, podcasts and web banners. The public service announcements and other IP theft public education campaign materials can be found at www.ncpc.org/getreal.

Attorney General Holder and Assistant Attorney General Robinson were joined at today’s campaign launch by Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator in the Executive Office of the President Victoria Espinel, Director of Immigration and Customs at the Department of Homeland Security John Morton, Acting Deputy Secretary of Commerce Rebecca M. Blank, and President and CEO of the National Crime Prevention Council Ann M. Harkins.

More information about the Bureau of Justice Assistance and its programs is available at http://www.bja.gov/.

The Office of Justice Programs (OJP), headed by Assistant Attorney General Laurie O. Robinson, provides federal leadership in developing the nation’s capacity to prevent and control crime, administer justice, and assist victims. OJP has six bureaus and offices: the Bureau of Justice Assistance; the Bureau of Justice Statistics; the National Institute of Justice; the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention; the Office for Victims of Crime; and the Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART). More information about OJP and its components can be found at http://www.ojp.gov/ .

Videos by CNN Regarding Counterfeit Parts

Fake Military Computer Chips in China by CNN.

Counterfeit Parts Traced to China by CNN.

Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing On Counterfeit Components - Complete

On Noverber 8th, 2011 the Full Membership of the Senate Armed Services Committee heard testimony from multiple members of the supply chain for electroinc components ranging from independent distribution to component manufacturers to prime contractors.

It was universally agreed that Counterfeit Components in the supply chain have become a major issue and participation by all fascets of the supply chain are required in order to mitigate the risks.

Archives of the complete testimony can be found at the following link:  http://armed-services.senate.gov/e_witnesslist.cfm?id=5254

Update on SASC Counterfeit Hearing

For more information about today's SASC hearing, check out the following article:

http://thehill.com/news-by-subject/defense-homeland-security/192405-counterfeit-parts-from-china-a-clear-and-present-danger-to-us-troops-senators-say

Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing on Counterfeit Electronics Parts

Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing on Counterfeit Electronics Parts in the DOD Supply Chain

Suspect Counterfeit Part Identified: DAC87H-CBI-V

Oxygen Electronics received a small delivery of DAC87H-CBI-V today which was declared to be SUSPECT counterfeit. Upon testing these parts, we found inconsistancies during the X-Ray process. Please see the photos below.

DHS Policy Opens Floodgates for Counterfeit Semiconductor Chips Used by DOD

S2600M - RCA - In Stock

Oxygen Electroincs has approximately 900 each of a RCA Solid State High Voltage, Medium current Silicon Controlled Rectifier part number S2600M.

For more information including a full datasheet please visit: http://www.o2xygen.com/parts/S2600M.htm

Presentation for Biennial Component Obsolescence Group Meeting

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For more information about IDEA please visit http://www.idofea.org/.
For more information about COG please visit http://www.cog.org.uk/.

Senator Whitehouse: Counterfeits Pose Risk to Troops

On June 29th 2011, Senator Whitehouse spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate to bring attention to this growing problem and urge support for this important legislation. Click here for the full details.

Suspect LM101AJ/883 Stopped Today

Oxygen recieved a small delivery of LM101AJ/883 today which was declared to be SUSPECT Counterfeit.  Please see the full report attached at www.o2xygen.com/docs/IQP_Report_83384_LM101AJ883_b.pdf 

CNN Report - Fake Parts in the U.S. Military

CNN new report interviews Senator Brown regarding efforts of Sentate Armed Services Committee who are trying to gain access to Shenzhen China and instances of Counterfeit parts in the DOD Supply Chain.


Watch here: http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2011/06/16/exp.nr.seg.fake.military.parts.cnn?iref=allsearch

China Refusing US Senate Request to Visit Shenzhen

Interesting Washingtion Post article, titled "Senators want China to assist probe of comutnerfeit weapons part." published June 14, 2011.

Worth the read...... and not surprising that China will not endorse an official tour of Shenzhen.

Read the Washington Post Article at www.o2xygen.com/docs/WP_061411.pdf

ICE Press Release: "Operation Chain Reaction"

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announces that Federal agencies launch "Operation Chain Reaction" an Increased focus on counterfeit items entering the US Government supply Chain.  

The full press release is available at:  http://www.ice.gov/news/releases/1106/110614washingtondc.htm

Updated Oxygen Electronics Insurance

Please find our upated Insurance binder at www.o2xygen.com/docs/CargoInsuranceAccord_061711-061712.pdf

SDC1740412B by Analog Devices in Stock

Oxygen Electronics has a limited quantity of SDC1740412B by Analog Device in Stock.

Please contact sales@o2xygen.com.  For more information on this part including a datasheet please visit: http://www.o2xygen.com/parts/SDC1740412B.htm

06035A221JAT2A: Now in Stock!

Oxygen Electronics now has AVX-Kyocera part number "06035A221JAT2A" in stock !

For more information regarding this part number, please email us at sales@o2xygen.com or to visit our Homepage Click Here.

S.3729 Includes Provisions for Managing Counterfeit Components

On October 10th, 2010, President Obama signed into law Act S.3729 authorizing the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for fiscal years 2011 through 2013.  Included in this Act are several provisions that deal specifically with Counterfeit Components.  Additionally Congress is requesting a Review of Procurement and Acquisition and requiring training for all employees associated with the supply chain for electronic components.

Full Text of S.3729
S.3729 Pages 99-101 Detailing Mandate to NASA regarding counterfeit components.

Supply Demand Chain Article on Counterfeit Components

Interesting article from Supply Demand Chain Execuitive...... "Fighting the Fakes"

Check out the link here:  www.o2xygen.com/docs/fightingfakes_SDCExec.pdf

AIA Publication on Counterfeit Parts

In March 2011 the Aerospace Industries Association published a comprehensive document titled "Counterfeit Parts:  Increasing Awareness and Developing Coutermesaures."

The full version of this document can be found at www.o2xygen.com/docs/counterfeit-web11.pdf

Oxygen Swim

Please take a moment to check out http://www.oxygenswim.blogspot.com/ to see what we are involved in with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society!

XC-ST50CE by Sony Available from Stock

Oxygen Electronics has a limited amount of Sony XC-ST50CE available for sale from stock. The new XC-ST Series of compact black and white camera modules offers high picture quality and excellent sensitivity. It incorporates the latest generation of CCD image sensors. The XC-ST70/CE features a 2/3-inch IT Hyper HAD CCD, the XC-ST50/CE a 1/2-inch IT HAD CCD and the XC-ST30/CE a 1/3-inch IT HAD CCD.

The XC-ST Series is easy to operate, with all switch settings on the rear panel. Their flexible controls and compact size easily facilitate system integration. Excellent images of fast moving objects can be captured with the built-in electronic trigger shutter. The XC-ST Series is well suited for demanding applications in industry, microscopy and machine vision.

The recommended camera adapter for the XC-ST Series is the compact and lightweight DC-700/CE.



Sony XC-ST50CE

 For more information about this item including a datasheet please visit http://www.o2xygen.com/parts/XCST50CE.htm or contact sales@o2xygen.com. 

March 2010 GAO Defense Supplier Base Report on Counterfeit Components

GAO Defense Supplier Base - Mitigating Risk of Counterfeit Parts

Oxygen Packaging Label Explained

Oxygen Electronics use this bar code label on each and every product that is shipped from our facility. Data is collect during different parts of our process and aggregated onto this form after our goods inward inspection is complete.



Please note the following explanation of the data presented on this form:


Job #: Is a unique number created when a customer order is entered into our system. A job may have multiple line items or part numbers.

IO2: Is the Internal Oxygen Part Number which is also the purchase order or pick ticket for product supplied. Utilization of the IO2 number ensures lot traceability to our vendor and inventory item.

Internal: Is our customer’s internal part number.


Desc: Is the long description of the part that is being supplied.

At the bottom of this label we include the Country of Origin, Buyer’s Name, Customer Name and shipping method to facilitate our ability to sort and consolidate shipments on a daily basis.

The labels that we currently utilize are thermal transfer labels that will not dull or fade over time.

Japan Supply Chain Disrupted

After the massive devastating tsunami and earthquake hit Japan, it has caused a severe disruption in suply chains.

Electronics Weekly says this disruption could last all year. To read this article, click here.

HD6417708SF60: Now In Stock

Hitachi Semiconductor part number HD6417708SF60 is available from Oxygen Electronics Stock.

For more information, including pictures of the parts, please click here .

Please email us at sales@o2xygen.com with any questions or comments.

Oxygen Electronics has a New Look!

Please check out Oxygen Electronics NEW Homepage!

With a new fresh look, Oxygen Electronics has dramtically improved its homepage; improvements on part details pages, with more then 100,000 photos available to see!

To see Oxygen's Homepage, click here .

With any comments or questions, please email us at sales@o2xygen.com .

Japan Nuclear Level Raised

Japan Raises Nuclear Crisis to Chernobyl Level.

For complete update information, please visit Oxygen Electronics Japan Earthquake Updates

Another Tsunami Warning in Japan

According to BBC News, another Tsunami warning has been Issued

For complete update information, please visit Oxygen Electronics Japan Earthquake Updates

Japan Earthquake affect on Supply Chains

According to LA Times, the Disaster in Japan Exposes Supply Chains Problems

Japan's Post-Earthquake Production Cycle

For complete update information, please visit Oxygen Electronics Japan Earthquake Updates

Freescale Sendai Update after Japan Earthquake

According to EETimes, Freescale Sendai Fab is Latest Quake Victim.

More information regarding, Freescale Plant in Japan, click here

For complete update information, please visit Oxygen Electronics Japan Earthquake Updates .

Texas Instruments to Purchase National Semiconductor

Texas Instruments to Purchase National Semiconductor . For any questions or comments, email us at sales@o2xygen.com.

ON Semiconductor Reopens 2 Plants in Japan

ON Semiconductor Reopens 2 Plants in Japan For complete update information, please visit Oxygen Electronics Japan Earthquake Updates.

SiliconExpert Releases Report on Japanese Earthquake’s Impact on the Electronics Industry

25 March 2011 -- Today SiliconExpert Technologies releases a supply chain report on the impact of the March 11th Japanese earthquake and ensuing tsunami on the global electronics industry. The report analyzes over 150 manufacturing sites from electronic component manufacturers with locations in Japan. Damage assessments and product types impacted due to the earthquake and ensuing tsunami are also listed alongside confirmation reports from electronic component manufacturers.

The report’s findings show a large number of electronic component manufacturers reporting low to partial impacts to manufacturing facilities with impacts to product lines ranging from ceramic capacitors, transistors and diodes to flash memory and circuit modules. Reported estimates for recovery to full production levels range from a few weeks to several months. A select number of component manufacturers have also reported a high degree of damage to their manufacturing facilities with no concrete time estimates yet given for reaching a full recovery of their production capabilities.

“The human and economic impact due to the Japanese earthquake and tsunami is quite substantial. We will continue to assess the situation for the next several months to keep our customers and the electronics industry informed of the supply chain issues that are arising due to the situation at hand,” says Omar Ahmad, President & CEO of SiliconExpert Technologies.

To download a free copy of SiliconExpert’s report “Impacts of the Japanese Earthquake on the Electronics Industry”, please visit http://download.siliconexpert.com/mkt/lps/japanearthquake_report/japan_earthquake_report_2011.html

ESC75E10 Glenair Connector Available from Stock

Oxygen Electronics has a limited quantity Genair Connector ESC75E10 in stock.



For more information visit: Photo and Datasheets

Japan Earthquake affect on Auto Electronic Makers

Japan Earthquake affect on Auto Electronic Makers .

For complete update information, please visit Oxygen Electronics Japan Earthquake Updates.

For any questions or comments please email us at sales@o2xygen.com or please visit our homepage at Oxygen Electronics .

V103YLF: Received Today

Oxygen Electronics received part number V103YLF today. For more information about this part, please click here.

For questions or comments please email us at sales@o2xygen.com or visit our home page at Oxygen Electronics .

Also,for complete update information, please visit Oxygen Electronics Japan Earthquake Updates

X-Ray as a Tool to Identify Counterfeit Electronic Components

Utilizing X-Ray inspection can be beneficial in detecting counterfeit components during goods inward inspection for plastic components.  During X-Ray inspection the Die Size, Wire Bonding, and Die Frame are compared to ensure consistancy of construction.  While X-Ray inspection isn't a 100% guarantee that a component is authentic, when combined with other advanced inspection techniques, it provides a much higher level of confidence in the authenticity of a product.  This is particularly so for a product for which there is limited or no traceability to the component manufacturer.

In the following example X-Ray inspection was performed on an Agilet HCPL3101 (Datasheet and Photo of HCPL3101).  Evidence of the Die and Wire Bonding is evident in the center of the X-Ray Image.  Wire Bonding from the Die to the Pins is also evident and the non-connect pins are consistant with the MFG datasheet.

X-Ray Image of HCPL3101

The second example of X-Ray inspection was performed on a MC14163BCL (Datasheet and Photos).  As this part is a Ceramic DIL package the beam power required to penetrate the ceramic body causes much of the inside of the component to be "washed out."  Very sophisticated and very expensive equiptment is required to be able to identify the Die Frame, Die, and Wire Bonding in the same image during X-Ray inspection.  The below images would lead the viewer to think there was no wire bonding between the Die and the Pins.  Despite the X-Ray images not showing this evidence, wire bonding and the die was discovered when the component was de-capped.

X-Ray Image of MC14163BCL

In the next example part number M5M51008BFP-70LLI (Datasheet and Photos) was inspected using an X-Ray.  In the below image it is evident that Pin 1 is a non-connect pin which is consistant with the manufacturers datasheet.

X-Ray Image M5M51008BFP-70LLI

Oxygen Electronics LLC uses a Nicolet NXR1525 X-Ray in an ANSI ESD S20.20 environment.

Nicolet NXR1525

Global Chip Production Devastated after Japan Earthquake

Japan Earthquake hits Global Chip Production.

For complete update information, please visit Oxygen Electronics Japan Earthquake Updates .

Delphi Update

Delphi Update after catastrohpic Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan.

For complete update information, please visit Oxygen Electronics Japan Earthquake Updates

Kuhne+Nagel Newsletter Following the Japan Earthquake

Most recent Kuhne+Nagel Newsletter after the Devastating Japan Earthquake and Tsunami.

For complete update information, please visit Oxygen Electronics Japan Earthquake Updates

More Affects of the Japan Earthquake

25% of Global Production of Silicon Wafers Suspended.

Disruptions for Nokia.

Renesas: Trouble to Restart Production.

For complete update information, please visit Oxygen Electronics Japan Earthquake Updates.

SONY Production

Brownouts affect SONY Production .

For complete update information, please visit Oxygen Electronics Japan Earthquake Updates

DFLS230L7: Received Today

Oxygen Electronics received a batch of DFLS230L7 today. For more information about this Diodes Zetex part including pictures and a data sheet please click here .

For questions or comments, please email us at sales@o2xygen.com

Also for complete updated information on the Japan Eathquake, please visit Oxygen Electronics Japan Earthquake Updates .

Digitimes Insight: affect on HDD Industry

Digitimes Insight: Japan earthquake to affect HDD industry

For complete update information, please visit Oxygen Electronics Japan Earthquake Updates

Catastrophe in Japan: Hard Discs in French

Catastrophe in Japan:Consequences for the hard discs. This article is in French.

For complete update information, please visit Oxygen Electronics Japan Earthquake Updates

Effects of Japan Earthquake on Electronic Industry in French

Effects of Japan Earthquake on Electronic Industry . This article is in French.

For complete update information, please visit Oxygen Electronics Japan Earthquake Updates

Effects of Sendai Earthquake on Technology Supplies

Effect of Sendai Earthquake on Technology Supply Chains

For complete update information, please visit Oxygen Electronics Japan Earthquake Updates

7MBR15SA12050: Arrived Today

Oxygen Electronic's White Plains office received a batch of 7MBR15SA12050. For more information about this Fujitsu part, please visit http://www.o2xygen.com/parts/7MBR15SA12050.htm.

For an questions or comments, please email us at sales@o2xygen.com

Or please visit our website, http://www.o2xygen.com/.

Fairchild Semiconductor Updates

Fairchild Semiconductor Updates after devastating Japan Earthquake

For complete update information, please visit Oxygen Electronics Japan Earthquake Updates

Japan Earthquake Information about Specific Manufacturers

Avago Technologies Updates

Cypress Semiconductor Updates

Micrel Semiconductor Updates

Huber & Suhner AG Updates

Molex Incorporated Updates

Molex Incorporated Updates after Japan Earthquake

For complete update information, please visit Oxygen Electronics Japan Earthquake Updates

Freescale Semiconductor Updates

Freescale Semiconductor Updates after Japan Earthquake

For complete update information, please visit Oxygen Electronics Japan Earthquake Updates

FCI Updates after Japan Earthquake

FCI Updates after Japan Earthquake

For complete update information, please visit Oxygen Electronics Japan Earthquake Updates

Abracon Update

Abracon Update after Japan Earthquake.

For complete update information, please visit Oxygen Electronics Japan Earthquake Updates

On Semiconductor Updates

Update on Impact to ON Semiconductor from Japan Earthquake

Maxim Updates

Maxim Updates after Japan Earthquake.


For complete update information, please visit Oxygen Electronics Japan Earthquake Updates

Japan Passive Components Update

Passive component manufacturers with facilities in Japan have posted the following updates on the affect of the earthquake and tsunami on their production capabilities. The situation is changing rapidly and further updates are expected.

Nippon Chemicon: The majority of production bases are able to operate but with reduced capacity due to rolling power outages. Four production bases are in the process of carrying out recovery works.

Rubycon: Two plants are operating normally and a third plant is about to resume operation following a damage assessment.

Panasonic: No damage reported to the factory manufacturing passive components.

Murata

• EMI suppression filters & coils: Partial damage to building and equipment reported with electricity, water and gas out of service.
• Piezoelectric products & SAW filters: No significant damage to the building but electricity, water and gas out of service.
• Polymer capacitors: Unable to operate due to loss of power but no damage to plant.

Non-Japanese manufacturers are not reporting any immediate supply problems.

Japan Earthquake Information about Specific Manufacturers

Osram Japan Earthquake Update
Spansion Japan Earthquake Update
Atmel Japan Earthquake Update
Vishay Japan Earthquake Update
Epson Japan Earthquake Update 1
Epson Japan Earthquake Update 2
Exar Japan Earthquake Update

67WR500LF: Received Today

Oxygen Electronics received a batch of 67WR500LF today. For more information about this Bi-Technologies part, please visit http://www.o2xygen.com/parts/67WR500LF.htm .

For any questions or comments, sales@o2xygen.com .

Or please find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/OxygenElectronics .

Or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/oxygenelec .

Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg Article

US Semiconductor Industry Warns Of Ripple Effect From Quake
Japan's Quake May Hurt Battery, Semiconductor-Wafer, LCD-Panel Markets

Japan Outages Serve Up Semiconductor Bargains On A Platter

Japan Outages Serve Up Semiconductor Bargains On A Platter

News Posts: Japan Earthquake and Semiconductor Market

Digitimes News Article: Japan earthquake impact on semiconductor industry
Broadcast Engineering Article: Japanese crisis threatens global shortage of electronic components
Forbes Blog: Semiconductor Stocks Down Further on Japan Plant Closures

Japanese Earthquake to Impact Component Supply and Pricing

Japanese Earthquake to Impact Component Supply and Pricing


March 14, 2011
iSuppli.com

US Senate to Investigate Counterfeit Electronics Parts

On March 9th, 2011, Senators Levin and McCain announced the following statement regarding an Investigation Into Counterfeit Electronic Parts in DOD Supply Chain.

Please visit the following link for the official announcement.  US Senate Committee on Armed Services Announcement

Texas Instruments Press Release for Japan Quake Damage

See the article at the following link regarding TI Production: March 14 TI Press Release

News Posts: Japan Quake and the Semiconductor Industry

The Earthquake and Tsunami will surely effect the supply chain for Electronic components.   Much of the news has been focused around LCD Displays - the following article focuses on Semiconductors:

http://www.eetimes.com/electronics-news/4214018/Japan-quake--Tracking-the-status-of-fabs-in-wake-of-disaster

http://www.glgroup.com/News/The-Impact-of-Japans-Earthquake-on-the-Electronics-and-Semiconductor-Industries-52958.html

Oxygen Electroincs on Social Media

In addition to our blog, you can now find Oxygen Electronics on the social media sites:

www.facebook.com/OxygenElectronics
www.twitter.com/oxygenelec

MC68HC16Z1CFC16: Received Today

Oxygen Electronics received a batch of MC68HC16Z1CFC16 today. For more information including pictures of this Motorola part, please visit http://www.o2xygen.com/parts/MC68HC16Z1CFC16.htm .

For any questions or comments, please email us at sales@o2xygen.com .

M48T86PC1: Arrived Today

Oxygen Electronics received a batch of M48T86PC1 today. For more information regarding this Microele part number, please visit http://www.o2xygen.com/parts/M48T86PC1.htm.

For any questions or comments please visit www.o2xygen.com or email us at sales@o2xygen.com .

Wikipedia Article on Counterfeit Components

Please visit the Wikipedia Article that we recently created at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CounterfeitElectronicComponents

Counterfeit APT2X101S20J Recieved

Oxygen Electronics LLC recently recieved a delivery or Counterfeit APT2X101S20J carrying the logo of Advanced Power Technology.

During our goods inward inspection this part was quickly identified as counterfeit as it failed marking permenancy testing.  Microscopic inspection showed evidence of sanding.

  

In conjunction with Oxygen Electronics Quarantine program, and as our vendor was repeatedly warned that we would be performing very in depth inspection on these parts, these parts were subsequently surrendered to the Department of Homeland Security.

Z86C9116FEC Arrived in White Plains Today

Today, our White Plains office received a batch of Z86C9116FEC. For photos and information about this Zilex part, please visit http://www.o2xygen.com/parts/Z86C9116FEC.htm.


For any questions or comments, please visit http://www.o2xygen.com or email us at sales@o2xygen.com.

BSS138NL6327XT: Arrived in White Plains

Today, a batch of BSS138NL6327 has arrived in Oxygen Electronics' White Plains office. Information about the following part including an Infineon Technologies datasheet, please click http://www.o2xygen.com/parts/BSS138NL6327XT.htm .

For any questions or comments, please visit http://www.o2xygen.com/ or email us at sales@o2xygen.com .

Oxygen Electronics now on Facebook.

Oxygen Electronics is now on Facebook!

With company websites, blogs, and emails listed on our Facebook page, it is easier for you to learn about and contact Oxygen Electronics!

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100322DMQB by NSC in Stock

Oxygen Electronics has a limited amount of 100322DMQB by National Semi Conductor available in stock. This product while not yet end of life is predicted to be at the very end of its production cycle. For more information about this part, please visit http://www.o2xygen.com/parts/100322DMQB.htm.

For other parts that have been predicted for end of life, please visit http://www.o2xygen.com/endoflife.aspx.

For any comments or questions, please visit http://www.o2xygen.com or email us at sales@o2xygen.com

CY7C429-20JC by Cypress in Stock

Oxygen Electronics has a limited number of CY7C429-20JC by Cypress in Stock. This product while not yet end of life is predicted to be at the very end of its production life cycle. For more information about this part, please visit http://www.o2xygen.com/parts/CY7C42920JC.htm.

For other parts that have been predicted to end of life - please visit http://www.o2xygen.com/endoflife.aspx.

Part Number LM123KSTEEL/883 Available Now!

Oxygen Electronics has part number LM123KSTEEL/883 (with a Raytheon drawing marking 11465109) available right now! Test reports for LM123KSTEEL/883 are available as well.

Data sheets available here - http://www.o2xygen.com/parts/LM123KSTEEL883.HTM

If you have any questions or comments, please contact sales@o2xygen.com

Warning: Suspect Counterfeit Part Identified: AD6645ASQ105

Yesteday, Oxygen Electronics received a rather large order of Suspect Coutnerfeit AD6645ASQ105 in our White Plains Office. The suspect parts were discovered during the External Visual Inspection as there was evidence of "reworked" leads.

Thorough testing including Marking Permanancy Test and Acetone Test were used to discover these suspect counterfeit parts. See photos below.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact sales@o2xygen.com.

Marking Permanency Test & Acetone Test Comments

Marking Permanency (using 3 parts Mineral Spirits and 1 part Alcohol) combined with an Acetone test for Blacktopping are two common methods to determine if a electronic components has been remarked.

It should be noted that if a component fails either of these test there is a high degree of probabality that the part in question is counterfeit.  There are cases and examples that we have witnessed where Component Manufacturers have blacktopped and remarked their product but these examples are very rare.

As a rule of thumb, any part that does not pass the marking permancy and acetone tests illustrated below should be considered suspect counterfeit.

Marking Permanency Test Explained

Today's semiconductor counterfeiters are intentionally remarking failed, refurbished, or otherwise fraudulent components with part numbers that are in high demand.  A simple Marking Permanency test can be utilized.

There are a variety of Military Specification and generally accepted manufacturing standards that stipulate that component markings must be resistant to a mixture of Mineral Spirits and Alcohol.  (I won't bore the reader of this blog with those standards)

If the marking on a component does not stand up to exposure to Mineral Spirits and Alcohol it should be considered a suspect counterfeit components.  The following photo's show a part prior to exposure:

Please note the results after exposure to Mineral Spirits and Alcohol below:

While the marking on this part did pass a marking permanency, it failed the blacktopping test shown in the next blog posting.

Acetone Test for Blacktopping Explained

Blacktopping is a counterfeiting technique, where the counterfeiter, takes components, sands them to remove the origional component marking, blacktops (or paints) them in order to hide the origional marking, and then prints them with fraudulent markings.

While the methods used to blacktop or paint the sanded parts is improving each and every day, many of today's blacktopped components can be discovered by vigorously applying acetone to the component in an effort to disolve the paint or other substances used to blacktop the product. 

The following two images are of a counterfeit part, prior to exposure to acetone.  Please note that in the microscopic image the mold cavity has the same finish and texture relative to the rest of the part.  This is a common indicator that a product has been blacktopped as the mold cavity should have a different finish and surface texture.

 

After exposure to Acetone, applied with a Q-Tip to the bottom of this part, it becomes evident that the bottom of this part has been resurfaced or blacktopped both by the change in the texture or finish on the bottom of the parts, as well as by the evidence of the paint used on the Q-Tip.  The following two photo's illustrate this example.

The final photograph, shows evidence of sanding, which is only evident after the blacktopping is removed.

Big Fourth Quarter for Intel

According to CNNMoney.com, Intel has posted their best fourth quarter in the companie's history !

With such strong quarterly results, Intel has broken records. Intel posted earnings per share of 59 cents, and had forecast earnings of 53 cents per share. Intel's data center group posted a 15% increase in revenue.

Intel President and CEO, Paul Otellini said in a written statement, " 2010 was the best year in Intel's history. We believe that 2011 will be even better."

For more infromation about Intel's accomplishments, please visit: http://money.cnn.com/2011/01/13/technology/rnings/index.htm

AD6645ASQ105 by Analog Device Available for Sale

Oxygen Electronics has a limited amount of AD6645ASQ105 by Analog Device available for sale.  This 14-Bit, 80MSPS/105 MSPS A/D Converter was made obsolete in Feb of 2009 by Analog Device.  This product is an LQFP package.

More information about this part including photo's and a datasheet can be found at http://www.o2xygen.com/parts/AD6645ASQ105.htm.

Similar parts can be seen at:  http://www.o2xygen.com/parts/A/27.htm
And photo's of similar parts can be found at:  http://www.o2xygen.com/parts/images/A/34.htm

For more information please contact sales@o2xygen.com.

XC3090-70PG175M: Available for Purchase

XC3090-70PG175M is now available for sale. The parts are manufactured by Xilinx in August of 1995. This product was made obselete on January 15th, 2000.

For more information including data sheets and photos of the part, please visit http://www.o2xygen.com/parts/XC309070PG175M.htm

5962-8606305XA by TI Available from Stock

Oxygen Electronics has a limited quantity of Texas Instrument 5962-8606305XA available from stock.

For more information about the part including product photo's and a datasheet please visit http://www.o2xygen.com/parts/59628606305XA.htm. 

Please contact sales@o2xygen.com for more information.

ZFX86BGA388I by ZF Micro Available

Oxygen Electronics has approximately 450 each of the ZF Micro ZFX86BGA338I available from STOCK. This product is very rare.  This Integrated Circuit is the ZFX86 CPU 3.3V PBGA388 PC on a Chip and packaged in the factory origional MSL packaging.

For more information about this part please visit http://www.o2xygen.com/parts/ZFX86BGA388I.htm where you can view photo's of the product we have in stock as well as view the complete datasheet by ZF Micro.

JA80386EXTB25 by Intel Availalbe for Sale

Oxygen Electronics has a limited quantity of JA80386EXTB25 available for sale by Intel.  This Obsolete  32 Bit MPU in a TQFP is very rare.  More information about this part including product photos can be found at http://www.o2xygen.com/parts/JA80386EXTB25.htm . 

Another Suspect Counterfeit Part Identified: AT29C040A90PI

Today, Oxygen Electronics received a rather large order of Suspect Counterfeit AT29C040A90PI in our White Plains Office. The suspect counterfeit parts were discovered during Visual Inspection as the part markings were not consistent with Atmel PCN SC024001.

The product that was received had identical part markings and date codes, but the parts failed the X-ray Inspection with different die sizes, different die frame sizes, and also different wire bonding.

Please note the following X-Ray results from our inspection.

For more information about this product; please visit http://www.o2xygen.com/parts/AT29C040A90PI.htm

If you have any questions or comments, please contact sales@o2xygen.com.

DMC40457NY-LY-B by Optrex Available for Sale

Oxygen Electronics has a limited quantity of a very rare LCD Module available for sales.  For more information, including a datasheet please visit: http://www.o2xygen.com/parts/DMC40457NYLYB.htm

For similar product please visit the following link:  http://www.o2xygen.com/parts/D/54.htm.

Warning: Suspect Counterfeit Parts Identified: IDT72103L50J

Oxygen Electronics recieved a small quantity of Suspect Counterfeit IDT72103L50J in our White Plains facility.  This counterfeit product was discovered as there was evidence of Blacktopping and this part failed our X-Ray inspection.

The product that was recieved had identical part markings and date codes, while the internal construction was very different.  Please note the following X-Ray results from our inspection.

For more information about this part, please visit: http://www.o2xygen.com/parts/IDT72103L50J.htm

If you have questions or comments - please contact sales@o2xygen.com.