Counterfeit and substandard chips are penetrating the supply chain, industry insiders warn

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Counterfeit, substandard chips are penetrating the supply chain, industry insiders warn
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Counterfeit, substandard chips are penetrating the supply chain, industry insiders warn

Many electronic manufacturers are now turning to risky supply channels to meet demand

Global markets are already seeing an increase in prices for component and electronics as a result of the ongoing chip production crisis, but there is another negative effect that semiconductor shor...

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