With technologies advancing at such a rapid rate, the rate of electronic component obsolescence is as high as it has ever been. OEMs have their work cut out to keep up with an industry where demand for electronic components is under increasing pressure as a result of innovation across the entire electronics industry.
Component obsolescence is bound to happen in time because all components have a diminishing lifespan. All components become obsolete eventually.
However, the rate of component obsolescence is increasing over time. This means the challenges facing you are growing.
Now that you know obsolescence is nailed-on given a large enough timeframe, how can you deal with the challenge when you face it? Here are some tips:
The three main reasons for electronic component obsolescence include short product life cycles, innovation, and increased demand.
A combination of these creates the perfect storm. A great example of this storm is with semiconductors, which are advancing at a rapid rate.
Which reasons for obsolescence will affect you the most? By understanding this, you can prepare properly for the future.
The best defense against obsolescence is designing products that use components that are not expected to become obsolete during your product’s lifecycle.
You can assure longevity in a few ways:
Even when a component is due to become obsolete, it could be several years before this happens. This insight will be invaluable to your business.
If you get a notification that a component you use is becoming obsolete, take a step back and look into the reason why this is the case.
You can do this by looking at the PCN (Product Change Notification) which will provide the technical information you need.
If the component is a passive component, then there’s a good chance you will be able to source an equivalent component. If the component is an active component, you may have to upgrade to a newer component.
You have three options when dealing with obsolete components:
If you are struggling to source your obsolete or hard to find electronic components Cyclops Electronics is here to help.
Contact us today.
Call: 01904 415 415
Email: Sales@cyclops-electronics.com
Website: https://www.cyclops-electronics.com/
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