Electronic Component Testing & Inspection
The Foundation Underneath Every Capability.
In-house testing and inspection give you confidence in authenticity, quality, and reliability – so your supply chain keeps moving.
Advanced Equipment. Experienced Inspectors. Defensible Results.
Because a stronger supply chain starts with what's on the inside.
Quality is our highest priority. We show that commitment by housing a technically advanced anti-counterfeit inspection lab right inside the Sensible Micro Corporation facility.
Advanced Equipment
High-power microscopy, X-ray, XRF, decapsulation and curve trace identify component discrepancies in-house.
Experienced Inspectors
IDEA-ICE-3000 certified inspectors follow IDEA-STD-1010-B visual inspection processes on every order.
Defensible Results
Detailed inspection or lab reports with high-resolution images, available in your customer portal.
Imaging + Materials
Use our in-house lab with a custom flow-down inspection or test plan straight from your quality engineering initiatives. Don't have one? We can help create a General Counterfeit Avoidance Test (GCAT) plan that supports your application end-use requirements.
High-Power Microscopy + 3D Imaging
Keyence VHX2000: 20–1000x magnification and a fully motorized stage, plus dimensional and surface measurement for lead and surface inspections.
X-Ray Signature Analysis
Creative Electron TruView 180: compare die frame, die size and wire-bond location against a known-good sample. Our Hawk 2 X-Ray adds 100% automated inspection of parts on reels.
BGA & QFN Analysis
BGA and QFN X-ray analysis finds voiding, shorts and cracks – especially valuable for older technology parts stored for longer periods.
Decapsulation / Delidding
Nisene JetEtch exposes the die to confirm the manufacturer logo and part series.
Learn More about Decapsulation / DeliddingXRF Analysis
S1 Titan: elemental breakdown of lead materials for authenticity and RoHS screening.
Learn More about XRF AnalysisMarking Permanency
A scrape test, then mineral spirits, alcohol and acetone solvent tests check part markings, blacktopping and mold cavities.
Electrical + Handling
Electrical verification and careful handling confirm that parts perform as specified – and stay protected – before they ship to you.
Curve Trace Analysis
ABI Sentry V/I Signature catches ESD damage, missing or incorrect dies, missing wire bonds and pinout errors.
Low-Power Electrical Testing
Caps, resistors, inductors, transistors, relays, crystals, diodes, chokes, thyristors, batteries, fuses, op amps and switches.
Learn More about Low-Power Electrical TestingSolderability Screening
X-Tronic station or temperature-regulated solder pot, to IPC wetting standards for leaded and RoHS components.
Learn More about Solderability ScreeningHeated Solvents Analysis
An aggressive screen for blacktopping and remarking that standard acetone testing can miss.
Moisture Baking
MSL-rated components are baked in our Yamato DKN-812 oven, then dry-packed – at no charge.
Programming
Our Xeltek SuperPro Programmer programs components, removes programs or checks whether programs were previously added.
Inspection standards among the industry's best
It all starts with our IDEA-STD-1010-B visual inspection processes, administered only by IDEA-ICE-3000 certified inspectors – an effective protocol cited in AS5553 and used by the most quality-focused OEMs and distributors in the industry.
All Parts Visually Inspected
We conduct a 72-point visual confirmation on every order, ensuring no detail is overlooked.
Custom Test Plans
Tailored test plans that match your requirements, from counterfeit avoidance to precise component analyses.
Convenient Customer Portal
View data on all component tests, with photos, order tracking details and more, in your personal portal.
Quality You Can See. A Supply Chain You Can Trust.
Sensible Micro Corporation has supported countless clients and shipped hundreds of millions of parts with the aid of our testing and inspection services.
Our quality system is certified to ISO 9001, AS9120B, AS6081, ANSI/ESD S20.20 and IDEA-QMS-9090.
Request a Sample Report
Wondering what a visual inspection or lab report looks like? Our customers view electronic component test reports with hi-res images, order tracking details and more in their personal portal.
Testing & Inspection FAQ
Have a question we didn't cover? Contact our team or call (877) 992-1930.
How do you detect counterfeit electronic components?
Every order starts with a 72-point visual inspection by IDEA-ICE-3000 certified inspectors. From there, our in-house lab can confirm authenticity with high-power microscopy, X-ray signature analysis against a known-good sample, XRF elemental analysis, decapsulation to verify the die, marking permanency and heated solvent tests for remarking, and curve trace analysis to catch missing or incorrect dies.
What is a GCAT plan?
A General Counterfeit Avoidance Test (GCAT) plan is a defined set of inspections and tests used to verify that components are authentic and fit for use. If your quality team doesn't have its own flow-down test plan, we can help create a GCAT plan that supports your application end-use requirements. Request a GCAT sample report to see one.
Is every order inspected?
Yes. We conduct a 72-point visual confirmation on every order, following IDEA-STD-1010-B processes administered by IDEA-ICE-3000 certified inspectors – including parts found through our global component sourcing network.
What testing equipment does your lab use?
Our in-house lab includes a Keyence VHX2000 digital microscope, Creative Electron TruView 180 and Hawk 2 X-ray systems, a Nisene JetEtch decapsulation system, an S1 Titan XRF analyzer, an ABI Sentry V/I curve tracer, a Yamato DKN-812 baking oven and a Xeltek SuperPro programmer.
What if we don't have our own test plan?
Use our lab with a custom flow-down plan from your quality team, or we can help create a General Counterfeit Avoidance Test (GCAT) plan that supports your application end-use requirements.
What certifications do you hold?
Sensible Micro's quality system is certified to ISO 9001, AS9120B, AS6081, ANSI/ESD S20.20 and IDEA-QMS-9090, and our visual inspections are performed by IDEA-ICE-3000 certified inspectors. View our certifications.
How do I see my test results?
Results come with detailed inspection or lab reports and high-resolution images, available in your personal customer portal along with order tracking details. Request a sample report to see one.
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