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Eliminate The Risk

With all the reports of counterfeit semiconductors and sub-standard semiconductors appearing on our production floors and in field replacement products, it is vital that you know how to avoid becoming a victim. We created authorizeddirectory.com so you can instantly know who the authorized sources are for every semiconductor brand. Buy from a trusted source, where you can guarantee quality, traceability and performance.

Why be exposed to the risks of counterfeit semiconductors or damaged parts by buying from unauthorized sources?

- remarked devices with falsified part numbers and company logos
- parts removed from pc boards and repackaged
- packaged devices with no die
- improperly handled or stored devices
- inferior packaging materials
- falsified paperwork and RoHS compliance

With The Authorized Directory, you eliminate the risk of dealing with independent distributors, brokers and gray market devices. Click here to read SIA's Anticounterfeiting Task Force Report.

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• Find the semiconductor manufacturer
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