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Sustaining a Healthy Supply Chain: Rochester Electronics
and the Medical Industry Preserving Legacy Designs
Rochester Electronics explores how long-term semiconductor availability supports a healthy medical supply chain, where reliability, regulatory stability, and continuity of production are essential.
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n the medical technology sector, reliability is non-negotiable. Devices such as pacemakers, imaging systems, and diagnostic equipment must perform fl awlessly – oſt en for decades. Yet the semiconductor supply chain is constantly evolving, and
component obsolescence can pose serious risks to patient safety and regulatory compliance. Rochester’s mission is to extend product lifecycles and eliminate
the risks associated with redesigns and new regulatory approvals. For FDA Class II and Class III medical devices, where stability and consistency are critical, Rochester provides authorized solutions that keep production lines moving without compromising quality. A trusted partner to medical device manufacturers worldwide,
Rochester Electronics delivers a continuous source of semiconductors essential to life-saving technologies. Unlike brokers or grey-market sources, Rochester is a fully authorized distributor and licensed manufacturer, compliant with SAE Aerospace Standard AS6496. T is authorization enables the supply of fully traceable, guaranteed products sourced directly from the original component manufacturer (OCM), without the need for additional quality or reliability testing. Partnering with more than 70 leading semiconductor
manufacturers, Rochester maintains one of the world’s most extensive portfolios of end-of-life (EOL) devices alongside a broad range of active semiconductors. When existing inventory is depleted, Rochester’s role as a US-based licensed semiconductor manufacturer allows it to replicate and manufacture a wide range of components to ensure continued availability. Rochester’s licensed manufacturing solutions are guaranteed to meet original datasheet performance. Backed by deep engineering
expertise, the company supports customers navigating stringent FDA regulatory requirements. With more than 12 billion die in inventory and the capability to manufacture over 70,000 device types, Rochester ensures unmatched continuity for legacy medical programs. Beyond distribution and manufacturing, Rochester off ers
comprehensive value-added services, including wafer storage, assembly, testing, and reliability services, as well as custom test protocol development and component alternatives. Certifi ed to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949 standards, Rochester upholds the highest standards of quality, traceability, and environmental responsibility. Rochester’s engineering teams develop custom test protocols,
provide component alternatives, and design device replications with the full authority and support of the original manufacturer. T ese solutions match original form, fi t, and function – enabling seamless integration while strengthening long-term supply chain resilience. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Rochester helped sustain critical
ventilator production by supplying the legacy MC68040FE processor, which was no longer available from the original manufacturer. T rough licensed manufacturing and in-house engineering, Rochester ensured uninterrupted production at a time of unprecedented global demand. As healthcare needs continue to grow, Rochester Electronics
remains committed to preserving legacy designs, supporting today’s medical requirements, and enabling tomorrow’s innovations. For medical device manufacturers, Rochester is more than a supplier – it is a trusted partner in patient safety and supply chain resilience. Rochester Electronics Keeps the Medical Market Moving.
www.rocelec.com
44 February 2026
www.electronicsworld.co.uk
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