/members-area/personalblogs/b/blog/posts/fake-semiconductors-could-cause-tragedy---bbc-newsAccording to recent research by iSuppli fake chips are a tradedy waiting to happen. Since 2009, it is thought the use of fake components has tripled, meaning an increased possibility of unreliable components finding their way into safety critical sysen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/members-area/personalblogs/b/blog/posts/fake-semiconductors-could-cause-tragedy---bbc-newsTue, 10 Apr 2012 19:21:48 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:a31b8e74-5e3a-473f-9f4f-ad69e4117b2eDAB1<p>With unethical companies putting unqualified parts out for sale, we indeed need to test each delivery and maybe, each part.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It is clear that the laws need to be changed to hold the seller liable for lost equipment and lives.&nbsp; They may rethink their policy of profit at any cost if they could be held for manslaughter if an aircraft goes down.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This problem is the result of nations allowing their most sensitive industries go out of business due to foriegn companies just to save a little money.&nbsp; I firmly believe that all critical systems should only include verified and validated parts.&nbsp; Anything less is criminal negligence!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Just my opinion.</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=14371&AppID=293&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">