Discover how, with help from experts, buyers can navigate the ever-shrinking life cycle of electronic components and avoid the obsolescence issues that can plague manufacturers
Having a manufacturing delay caused by obsolete components or components not recommended for new design (NRND) can result in major frustration for buyers and engineers. Identifying product lifecycle and NRND products are two examples of value-added services from high service distributors like Mouser Electronics. As an authorized global distributor, Mouser works closely with its 1,200 plus manufacturer partners to provide easy access to the industry’s newest semiconductors and electronic components, fully traceable from the manufacturer.
From health care to transportation to telecommunication, today’s digital world runs on electronic components. However, did you know that the average number of components reaching obsolescence has increased in recent years? Today, the average life cycle of a semiconductor has been reduced to less than a decade, while 50 years ago, semiconductors could last three decades or more.
As technology evolves at a rapid pace, semiconductors and electronic components are rendered obsolete faster than ever. This is because newer technologies offer increased functionality, improved performance and enhanced efficiency, making older components outdated and ineffective in comparison. There is more demand for greater features in integrated circuits, and the life cycle of today’s electronic products and devises is getting shorter. This can translate into the components in those products becoming obsolete more quickly.
Having the newest products and most advanced technologies to develop cost-efficient prototypes limits costly redesigns, manufacturing delays or even project termination. Mouser gives suggestions for component alternatives, along with the risk level assessment for those potential replacements. Mouser’s customers can be confident they are designing with the most advanced, genuine electronics available, and can even subscribe to receive product notifications online.
Mouser offers real-time product availability through its website and customer service representatives, providing the most accurate product information to make confident buying decisions. The website, Mouser.com is a one-stop shop for semiconductors and electronic components, making it convenient for buyers to find the products and tools for innovative new designs.
Mouser.com is updated many times per day with new product data and information. The site provides options to help buyers easily find what they want, plus delivers rapid access to essential technical data and application resources with the comprehensive Purchasing Resource Library. This online library features dozens of articles and videos that empower buyers with the insights needed to make informed purchasing decisions. The Purchasing Resource Library contains instructional videos, such as How to Source for the Perfect Plan B and more. These videos are developed in partnership with leading manufacturers. The library also features articles and blogs addressing trending topics, such as navigating gray market electronics, vehicle charging infrastructure and supply chain challenges. With help from experts, buyers can learn how to choose the most suitable products for design and engineering needs.
Mouser offers quick links to its services and tools, including the Price and Availability Assistant, API hub and FORTE intelligent BOM tool. Buyers may also order and communicate with Mouser representatives via phone, email, fax and live chat. Orders are shipped directly from Mouser’s newly expanded global distribution center in Texas, which features state-of-the-art automation for expedited processing and tracking.