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Rochester Electronics launches Through Life Support 360 (TLS360) to extend semiconductor lifecycle confi dence


New lifecycle assurance programme helps customers maintain long-term access to critical semiconductor components beyond traditional end-of-life timelines


TLS360 delivers:


• Authorised supply continuity – supporting customers with a trusted, fully authorised source for critical semiconductor components.


• Defi ned lifecycle horizons – providing greater visibility into product availability and long-term support planning.


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ochester Electronics, the world’s leading provider of semiconductor lifecycle solutions, launches its T rough Life Support 360 (TLS360), a new


lifecycle assurance programme designed to help customers manage semiconductor availability challenges and extend the operational life of mission-critical systems. As semiconductor product lifecycles


continue to shorten, many industries face increasing challenges in maintaining long-term support for systems that require extended availability, reliability, and qualifi cation stability. TLS360 provides a structured approach to lifecycle management, enabling selected semiconductor product families to remain Active beyond standard end-of-life (EOL) timelines. “T rough Life Support 360 represents


the next evolution in semiconductor lifecycle assurance,” said Colin Strother, VP, Rochester Electronics. “By providing customers with greater visibility, confi dence and continuity, TLS360 helps protect critical designs from unexpected obsolescence risks while avoiding costly redesign and requalifi cation eff orts.”


• Transparent lifecycle management – enabling informed decisions throughout the product lifecycle in alignment with industry standards, including JEDEC guidelines. Designed for industries where


product longevity and reliability are essential, TLS360 supports applications requiring extended operational lifecycles, including aerospace, defence, industrial, transportation, medical, and other mission-critical markets. Products designated under TLS360


remain 100% authorised and are managed in alignment with publicly available lifecycle defi nitions and change notifi cation practices published by JEDEC. T is includes documented change control and clearly defi ned lifecycle transitions. TLS360 applies to select design anchor


product families from manufacturers including Texas Instruments, Analog Devices, NXP, and Infi neon, with additional coverage added as authorised programs expand. Each covered part number is assigned a


defi ned lifecycle horizon – Micro, Mid, or Max – providing clear planning signals for how long Rochester intends to maintain Active status and lifecycle governance beyond the manufacturer’s native roadmap.


Lifecycle horizon determinations under


TLS360 are supported by agentic artifi cial intelligence systems that analyse authorised supplier data, historical lifecycle patterns, inventory signals, manufacturing status and change notifi cation inputs. T ese AI-assisted analyses augment Rochester Electronics’ formal governance processes, providing objective, repeatable insights to help inform lifecycle classifi cation and planning, while fi nal lifecycle decisions remain under human review and control. As a 100% authorised semiconductor


manufacturer and distributor, Rochester Electronics works directly with leading semiconductor manufacturers to provide traceable, certifi ed and reliable lifecycle solutions. With more than 15 billion devices in stock, over 200,000 part numbers, and licensed manufacturing capabilities, Rochester helps customers maintain continuity when traditional semiconductor supply channels no longer meet long-term requirements.


About Rochester Electronics Rochester Electronics is the world’s largest continuous source of semiconductors – providing authorised lifecycle solutions that eliminate component obsolescence risks. Partnering with more than 70 semiconductor manufacturers, Rochester provides authorised inventory, licensed manufacturing and lifecycle support solutions that help customers extend product lifecycles without unnecessary redesign.


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