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Critical End-of-Life Component Management


product introduction (NPI) process. Consider for a moment what may happen if one or many critical components within a product design were to become end-of-life (EOL) before its maturity. Establishing a dependable “long-term” supply chain specializing in semiconductor lifecycle solutions becomes vital.


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As technology evolves and new semiconductor products increase in demand, the manufacturing volume increases. Naturally, the older products are phased out. This is the EOL phase of the semiconductor lifecycle. When the original component


manufacturer (OCM) chooses to discontinue 40 October 2021


roduct lifecycles typically extend far beyond active semiconductor component availability, making lifecycle status a key factor when planning, at any phase, in the new


a product, they typically offer an EOL purchase, better known as a “last time buy”. Many times, customers do not have the ability to fund these purchases or buy enough, nor do they have the storage facilities available to support future requirements.


Most industries will face component EOL at some point and with it, come a wide range of challenges and risks. While machine downtime and lost revenue are high on that list, health and public safety rise to the top. In high-reliability industries such as


medical, military and defence, energy, transportation, industrial and civil aviation, semiconductor lifecycle management becomes a critical factor. This practice allows for businesses to safely prepare for EOL. Companies that are not prepared become vulnerable to counterfeits, as well as quality and reliability issues. Even for those


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