MILITARY
A re-created product is a form, fit, and functional replacement thatmatches the original semiconductor’s performance
• Deciding whether to re-design and re-qualify the systemor re-create the device. A redesign and re-qualify can be expensive. A re-creation can be amore cost-effective route, but you have to find the right company to do the job.
Once amilitary product goes EOL, what are the OEMs options if they need a part?
Fortunately, OEMs have several options when sourcing EOL semiconductors:
• Identify existing inventory available through authorized sources, including authorized distributors and licensed continuingmanufacturers. Only authorized sources can guarantee authenticity, quality, traceability, reliability, and the continuous availability of the devices
• Identify a drop-in replacement device froman authorized source. Although finding a “pin-for-pin” replacement semiconductor device is difficult, the best chance of finding a part that willmatch the physical dimensions and performance characteristics of the original semiconductor is through an authorized source.
• Negotiate a long-termsupply agreement with a licensed continuingmanufacturer for the extent of themanufacturing schedule and required in-field support. If one does not exist, an OEMmay ask the originalmanufacturer to consider signing a licensed continuingmanufacturing agreement in order to provide a long-term, legitimate source of critical devices. Rochester Electronics, for example, recently provided continuingmanufacturing services to continue production of critical semiconductor devices formilitary aircraft engine control,military aircraft instrumentation and submarine nuclear reactor controls.
• Re-create a critical device when no other procurement options are available. As an example, Rochester Electronics can re-create a device and establish a long-termsource of supply even when the original die, wafer, and IP are not available. Through its unique Semiconductor Replication Process™ (SRP™), Rochester Electronics can reverse-engineer a device to re-create andmanufacture a pin-for-pin replacement part with cycle-for-cycle timingmatched to the original semiconductor device that will deliver the same specifications and performance. The end product is a form, fit, and functional replacement that is guaranteed tomatch the original semiconductor’s performance.
• Engineer a re-design to eliminate the need for the obsolete device. This is often themost costly and time-consuming option, resulting in production downtime, costly engineering man-hours, longer lead times for the newly designed-in device, as well as systemre-testing and re-qualification requirements.
Howdo companies like Rochester provide a service to military EOL?
Rochester Electronics is an authorized distributor and a contractually licensed continuingmanufacturer. Rochester is uniquely positioned to provide long-termsupply and inventory management programs. Rochester also canmanufacture or re- create devices as required. Through contract, Rochester can place devices into bonded inventory and carry out scheduled distribution. During re-creation projects, Rochester can add capabilities and functionality to semiconductor devices, such as RoHS compliance, upgrade fromcommercial tomilitary specifications, enhance radiation-hardened levels, increase temperature tolerances, and other performance improvements.
Howsignificant is the problemof counterfeiting in the mil/aero industry?
Counterfeit semiconductor devices should be the number one concern. Based on the November 2009 U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Technology Evaluation, Defense Industrial Base Assessment: Counterfeit Electronics, the number of reported counterfeiting incidents has significantly increased at every level of the supply chain. The risk due to systemfailure or potential loss of life is too great to ignore. The rise of counterfeit parts in the supply chain can be directly attributed to purchasing from unauthorized sources as well as demonstrated weaknesses in inventorymanagement, procurement procedures, record-keeping, reporting practices, inspection and testing protocols.
What steps are you taking to protect your company or your customers fromprocuring counterfeit components?
Themost reliable solution is to purchase only 100% traceable guaranteed semiconductor products authorized by the original manufacturer. Rochester Electronics has also aligned with the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) to create the world’s most comprehensive directory of authorized semiconductor distributor information. Access the Electronic Authorized Source Directory online at
www.electroncsASD.com. Or request a printed copy at sales@roceleccom.
Rochester is also proud to have been classified as a Chinese
Reliable Electronic Component Supplier (RECS) by China’sMinistry of Industry, a programjointly administered by the China Electronic Purchasing Association (CEPA) and the China Quality Association for the Electronics Industry (CQAE).
George Karalias is director ofmarketing and communications at Rochester Electronics
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