Partstat Completes Last Time Buy on Behalf of Philips

By Michael Stratton

When it comes to completing Last Time Buys necessary for the manufacturing of revolutionary products, Partstat once again proved they are the definitive supply chain partner. This time, it was Philips who required assistance with the fulfillment of a vital LTB. When a future mother looks at a monitor to see a representation their unborn…

GE Healthcare Trusts LTBs to Partstat

By Michael Stratton

GE Healthcare has now joined dozens of other prominent industry innovators who have taken advantage of one of Partstat’s Last Time Buy Solutions. Radiology. Ultrasound. Mammography. Computed Tomography. These are just a few of the medical disciplines GE Healthcare continues to supply with innovative products critical to a patient’s diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. But every…

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.…

Last Time Buy for PCN and EOL Parts

By Michael Stratton

As the demand for improved technology continues to increase month by month, so does the need to conduct Last Time Buys (LTB) for electronic components. Companies are changing their products at such a rapid rate that end of life (EOL) and Product Change Notifications (PCN) seem to be flying out like a scared flock of…

Holtek Semiconductor EOL Notices

By edx-admin

Partstat’s Last Time Buy Management Program is going to save you the stress of having to choose between redesign and the LTB purchase with up to 10 year terms, ISO-certified demand fulfillment and rates as low as 5%. Component LTB Date Replacement Publish Date HT68F016 2/28/2015 N/A 8/29/2014 HT68F16R 2/28/2015 N/A 8/29/2014 HT68F017 2/28/2015 N/A…

Microchip EOL Notices

By Dan Crippen

Some of the replacement parts listed by the manufacturer have similar specifications but are not drop-in substitutes, be sure to check with your local distributor before installation. Component LTB Date Replacement Publish Date 2N6660-H043 2/20/2015 Contact Dist. 8/20/2014 2N6660-H365 2/20/2015 Contact Dist. 8/20/2014 2N6661-H029 2/20/2015 Contact Dist. 8/20/2014 RBHV5308DJ-B 2/20/2015 Contact Dist. 8/20/2014 RBHV7022DJ-C 2/20/2015…