In defense and aerospace, OEMs must strike a balance between the decades-long lifecycles of their products with internal electronic components that can become obsolete in less than five years. But just because your component may be approaching obsolescence, doesn’t...
The current state of the supply chain is primed to drive a large number of older semiconductors into short supply, and the effects could be significant. The current chip shortage has been making headlines for years, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. But as this...
Planning for obsolescence might be difficult, but looking at the cutting-edge technology of component development could give advanced clues on how to adapt to future technologies. Last week we outlined 3 strategies for dealing with end-of-life notices. This week,...
Design concepts should consider component EOLA timelines to avoid last-minute scrambles, costly redesigns, and production delays. Although inconvenient, end-of-life announcements (EOLAs) are typically a sign of progress. While it may seem like innovations are...
Even as chip reliability continues to increase, the industry is grappling with the negative impact of aging on reliability, making design and procurement of electronic components challenging. Although foundries do their best to predict circuit aging with computer...
