How We Battle Counterfeits

Read more to learn about counterfeit mitigation within the electronics industry and how we are dedicated to overcoming this huge industry challenge.

6 Steps to Mitigating the Risk of Counterfeit Electronic Components

Here we summarise the 6 steps that we take to mitigate counterfeit electronic components. To learn more about buying electronic components with confidence and avoiding counterfeits, read our full guide.

Quality Assurance & Counterfeit Mitigation Statement
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Procurement supplier selection

Cyclops Electronics uses its decades of industry expertise and established relationships to minimise counterfeit entering the supply chain. We pride ourselves on our robust supplier onboarding process and our supplier performance management to minimise risk when working with both new and established suppliers.
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Receiving, inspecting & examining goods

Our highly qualified team of inspectors  runs a rigorous component inspection program. All incoming electronic goods are photographed, inspected, and tested as required to verify their authenticity and integrity.
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Quality accreditations and objectives

Cyclops Electronics is dedicated to maintaining high standards of quality assurance and accountability, as demonstrated by our ISO 9001:2015 certification, and our JOSCAR and ERAI memberships. Through integrated quality processes, which are regularly reviewed and monitored by internal audits and comparison with our key quality objectives, we continually strive to improve and strengthen our quality management system.
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Process tracking

Quality and inspection processes are meticulously recorded in our internal system. Each component is barcoded and tracked at every stage, from supplier delivery note right though to customer despatch. These records are accessible to team members globally, guaranteeing a consistent quality approach in everything we do.
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External testing and value-added services

Cyclops Electronics works with a selection of trusted support partners who assist in further testing to ensure part authentication and substandard quality mitigation. Local to the supply chain, these accredited test houses provide inspection to AS6081 requirements, check RoHS compliance and perform a range of other testing designed to fit customer’s specific needs. Other value-added services include lead trimming and scanning, taping and reeling and IC programming.
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To summarise

Quality is an essential part of Cyclops Electronics’ operations and embedded into our culture, with employees trained in our ethos and systems, providing a consistent approach to product quality, reliability, and customer service. Cyclops Electronics endeavours to keep your supply chain free of counterfeit and has measures in place to support this goal. To learn more, please read our Quality Assurance and Counterfeit Mitigation Statement in our downloads section.

Cyclops Inspection Report

Our comprehensive inspection report acts as a vital reference point for due diligence and risk mitigation. Our inspection protocols deliver all aspects of AS6081 (Counterfeit Electronic Parts: Avoidance, Detection, Mitigation, and Disposition), including Decapsulation, X-Ray, and XRF.

This detailed report is available upon request. It provides you with a standardised and uniform approach to verify the authenticity and quality of the components you purchase from us.