Mouser explains how checking component lifecycle information during design can help engineers and buyers avoid obsolete parts, costly redesigns and delays to production
Driven by rapid technological innovation, the average commercial lifecycle of advanced consumer semiconductors is short: only two to five years. The chips in smartphones and computers often become obsolete within a few years as newer, faster models replace them.
This acceleration in market obsolescence is due to advanced manufacturing capabilities, greater features for integrated circuits and pressure to adapt quickly to changing consumer trends. Increased consumer demand for new products tends to shorten the life cycle of many popular electronics today. This often translates into the components in those products becoming obsolete at a faster pace. Other factors contributing to component longevity include heat, temperature, electrical stress; and exposure to high humidity, radiation or physical vibration can cause premature failure too.
Having easy access to the newest components is essential. As a leading authorized global distributor, Mouser works closely with its 1,200 plus manufacturer partners to provide the easiest and quickest access to the industry’s newest semiconductors, electronic components and industrial automation solutions on the market today. Having a design delay caused by the use of obsolete parts can result in major frustration on the part of both the buyer and engineer.
Using the latest technology to develop cost-efficient prototypes limits costly redesigns, manufacturing delays or even the termination of a project. Identifying product lifecycle and NRND products (not recommended for new design) are just two examples of the value-added services from high service distributors like Mouser that go beyond simple component supply. Mouser provides suggestions for product alternatives, along with the risk-level assessment for those potential replacements.
Customers can be confident they’re designing with the most advanced, genuine electronics available and can subscribe to receive Mouser product NRND 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. It conveniently is a one-stop shop for semiconductors and electronic components, making it easier than ever for engineers and buyers to find the products and tools for innovative new designs.
Additionally, customers have access to the widest selection of the newest components in the industry since the distributor launches the most new products, and its website www.mouser.com is updated many times per day with new product data and information. Mouser.com provides options to help buyers easily find what they want, plus delivers easy and rapid access for buyers to essential technical data and application resources with its 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, developed in partnership with leading manufacturers, dedicated to some of the most important components in electronics design. The library also features articles that address trending topics, such as vehicle charging infrastructure, chip shortages, and supply chain challenges.
The site also offers convenient links to the distributor’s many online services and tools, including the FORTE intelligent BOM tool, Price and Availability Assistant and API hub.
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