VISUAL INSPECTION

Visual Inspection Criteria for Anti-Counterfeiting Services 

The visual inspection criteria employed by Retronix  adheres to IDEA-STD-1010-B and MIL-STD-883G in addition to the mechanical dimension criteria of product datasheets. Automated Mechanical Inspection Tests are also undertaken. 

Every Test order undergoes a series of external checks, devices are inspected for:

  • Correct Markings
  • Country of Origin
  • Date Codes 
  • Black  Topping 
  • Contamination 
  • Lead Defects 
  • Tool/Sanding Markings
  • Logo Markings 
  • Construction Defects 

The above tests will not only identify remarked devices they will also determine if components are new or unused. Refurbished components are also classed as counterfeit if they are sold as new.  

Counterfeit Components

Horizontal markings on the device surface showing possible blacktopping.
Horizontal markings on the device surface showing possible blacktopping.
Identical markings were found on device 1 ( top) And device 2 ( bottom) despite having different dies.
Identical markings were found on device 1 and device 2 despite having different dies.
Blacktop ingress into device mold.
Blacktop ingress into device mold.
Different dies
Different dies

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