Recent analysis by Google has shown DRAM errors to be orders of magnitude higher than reported by manufacturers. Based on analysis of server usage and failure rates, it was determined that ~8% of all DIMM are affected by errors each year. The reason for the memory failures is that OEMs, test houses and chip [...]
Counterfeit ICs continue to be a concern. A recent court case has begun involving allegedly intentionally mis-labeled ICs that may have been purchased by the US Navy. Kathy Whittington is 514’s main counterfeit contact. Please check with her for the lastest details on how JPL is addressing counterfeit ICs.
Katherine Whittington from 5141 – Parts Engineering and Carlos Abesamis from 5127 – Procurement Quality Assurance taught JPL’s Counterfeit Parts Awareness training (CPAT) class at NASA JSC at JSC’s invitation on 28 – 30 July 2009. They trained over 60 JSC employees, familiarizing personnel with the Counterfeit Parts issue, and providing specific hands-on instruction [...]
Katherine Whittington from 5141 – Parts Engineering and Carlos Abesamis from 5127 – Procurement Quality Assurance taught JPL’s Counterfeit Parts Awareness training (CPAT) class at NASA KSC in conjunction with the Quality Leadership Forum (QLF). This training familiarizes personnel with the Counterfeit Parts issue, and provides specific instruction in recognition and inspection techniques.
