BOM Monitoring and The Life Cycle Mismatch

By Michael Stratton

There is a life cycle mismatch between the life of an electronic component, or semiconductor, and the life of an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) product. This problem requires that during design, engineers must be cognizant of which electronic components and semiconductors will be available, and which parts may be obsoleted during a product’s manufacturing process.…

Silicon Labs Last Time Buy and EOL Notices

By Michael Stratton

The Silicon Labs last time buy date is December 21st of 2017.   Please see below for list of PCNs and full supporting documents.     Partstat will use OUR capital to purchase your entire projected quantity needed, directly from the OCM, on your behalf. We will own, warehouse and fulfill enough inventory for production and…

Component Obsolescence and Replacement Parts

By Logan Wamsley

Despite it’s usually negative connotation, the word ‘obsolescence’ isn’t always a bad thing.  Obsolescence doesn’t always mean entirely useless either.  Many older components dating back over a decade ago are still reliable and in use today.  But sticking to the subject matter in the title, we’ll save that for another post. So, you might be…

The Challenge of Obsolescence

By Logan Wamsley

Component obsolescence is something that is an on-going struggle for many supply chain managers.  When it comes to supply chain management, there are so many issues that can throw a company for a huge loop.  It can be something as simple as a duplicated spreadsheet, or just a simple slip with miscommunication that leads to…

CUI Inc EOL Notices

By Dan Crippen

These PDNs were published on 11/10/2016 and 11/02/2016 with LTB dates on 02/10/2017 and 12/31/2016. For questions and information on PDNs and LTB management contact Partstat toll-free at (844)-200-0789 or by email at sales@partstat.com Part # Publish Date Replacement LTB Date PSF-75 11/10/2016 N/A 2/10/2017 PSF-75-CNF 11/10/2016 N/A 2/10/2017 PSF-100 11/10/2016 N/A 2/10/2017 PSF-100-CNF 11/10/2016 N/A 2/10/2017 PSF-155-CF 11/10/2016 N/A…

Analog Devices EOL Notices

By Dan Crippen

These PDNs were published between 10/29/2015 and 10/17/2016 with LTB dates between 10/29/2016 and 10/17/2017. For questions and information on PDNs and LTB management contact Partstat toll-free at (844)-200-0789 or by email at sales@partstat.com Part # Publish Date Replacement LTB Date HMC6000 10/29/2015 HMC6300BG46 10/29/2016 HMC6000-SX 10/29/2015 HMC6300BG46 10/29/2016 HMC6000LP711ETR 10/29/2015 HMC6300BG46 10/29/2016 HMC6000T6 10/29/2015 HMC6300BG46 10/29/2016 HMC6001 10/29/2015…