How Do You Ensure Traceability When It Comes To Semiconductors

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How do you actually guarantee traceability when you're buying electronic components? In this short, Ben explains why it's harder than most buyers realise, especially in the semiconductor world.

Many commercial, industrial and military temperature-graded parts share the same base die. The grade on the label doesn't always tell you where the part really came from, or how it was handled on its way to you. Buy through the wrong route and you might get nothing more than a packing list, which isn't enough to prove a clean chain of custody back to the original manufacturer.

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