Smith & Associates uses an in-house testing lab with advanced equipment to verify product authenticity and functionality. The lab conducts thorough quality control tests including x-ray inspection, chemical analysis, and visual inspection. Smith's inspectors are trained to identify counterfeit components and the company offers comprehensive functionality testing on a wide range of components.
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SecureTest
SecureTestuses Smith & Associates in-house resources to assure productquality. Smith was one of the first independent
distributors to build an in-house testing lab, which we provisioned with the most advanced tools to verifycomponent authenticity
and functionality. Over the years, wevecontinuously upgraded our equipment and expanded our capabilities to stay at the
cutting edge of quality assurance.
Counterfeit Detection
Smiths counterfeit detection test labs are the technological backbone to our SecureTest program. Through the most advanced
technology, we conduct thorough, in-house, quality control measures to verify product authenticity. Among our in-house coun-
terfeit detection tools are the following:
Jet Etch Decapsulation Dynasolve Chemical Test
Verify die size & Identify blacktopping
manufacturers logos Detect sand marks & texture
Confirm part numbers differences
Inspect architecture of the die Expose signs of counterfeiting
InspexX130 X-Ray Machine Hawk I X-Ray Florescence
Verify no voids formed RoHs Analyzer
Confirm leads and bond wires Verify material content
Compare OEM parts to Detect substances of concern
X-ray images
Luxo Scopes Solderability Test System
High powered microscopes Verify solderability of component
Detect blacktopping, sanding, leads
oxidation and retinning Determine coating durability
Check usability of aged product
(corrosion/oxidation)
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2. Visual Inspection
Smiths inspectors are trained to identify counterfeit and sub-standard components. Based on years of knowledge surround-
ing quality assurance and counterfeit detection and prevention, our inspection process includes careful examination of
parts from the outer packaging inward. Smith adheres to the IDEA-STD-1010A and has over 30 inspectors who are IDEA-
ICE-3000 certified. Once product is received at our facility a comprehensive visual inspection process is used to ensure
product quality:
Visual inspections on Supporting documents Inspection checklist
Parts are delivered
all incoming boxes are organized is initiated
Inner and outer
Package labels PO details are veri鍖ed Parts are
packaging is carefully
are veri鍖ed and documented photographed
examined
Requested in-house
Component Special customer
Components are testing is performed to Inspection checklist
condition is requirements verify product function-
measured is approved
inspected are veri鍖ed ality and authenticity
Functionality Testing
Smiths testing process ensures that products are fully functional. Through our in-house testing labs, we offer a range of func-
tionality tests including:
CPU Memory
Test utilities direct from manufacturer Functionality within manufacturers specs tested
Testing mirrored worldwide Memory tester for memory modules
Packaging, functionality tests and remark Server level and burn-in tests can be performed
tests available
Hard Drives LCDs
Complete diagnostic testing available Diagnostic testing of LCDs using stand alone
Custom HDD test mock-up bench-top test unit
Tests can be configured to customer specs Custom programmable drive and pattern capability
Data wipe capability also available All panel sizes and manufacturers supported
Board Level Peripherals
Diagnosis and testing of all motherboards Complete diagnostic testing for optical disk drives,
and computer cards available CD-ROM/DVD, and Blu-ray available
Burn-in tests conducted in PC Doctor Tested for read/write functionality and multimedia
All system boards supported, including capabilities
motherboards, video cards, audio cards, Full functional testing and benchmarking for
I/O cards, etc. video cards
Certifications
Smiths assurance of quality business practices is a comprehensive framework called SmithSecure.
Bringing together the quality initiatives weve developed over the years with best practices across
the industry, SmithSecure includes four core programs: SecureTest, SecureSource, SecureService,
and SecureTech.