Is a privately held American technology company located in the United States that manufactures and distributes semiconductors globally that are obsolete or nearing the end of their product life cycle. Semiconductors, airplanes, trains, life-saving health equipment, etc. as it is designed within an incalculable number of critical systems and products, the failure of one has the potential to pose significant risks to the health and safety of people all over the world. They have documented several cases of counterfeit semiconductors that have caused and/or potentially caused serious health and safety problems. in 2006, Rochester Electronics initiated the formation of the Semiconductor Industry Association's [SIA] Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force (ACTF). They continue to be an active participant in promoting best procurement practices and the importance of avoiding counterfeit and substandard semiconductors. Headquartered in Newburyport, Massachusetts, the company was founded in 1981 by Curt Gerrish.