The current state of the supply chain is primed to drive a large number of older semiconductors into short supply, and the effects could be significant. The current chip shortage has been making headlines for years, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. But as this...
Planning for obsolescence might be difficult, but looking at the cutting-edge technology of component development could give advanced clues on how to adapt to future technologies. Last week we outlined 3 strategies for dealing with end-of-life notices. This week,...
Design concepts should consider component EOLA timelines to avoid last-minute scrambles, costly redesigns, and production delays. Although inconvenient, end-of-life announcements (EOLAs) are typically a sign of progress. While it may seem like innovations are...
Even as chip reliability continues to increase, the industry is grappling with the negative impact of aging on reliability, making design and procurement of electronic components challenging. Although foundries do their best to predict circuit aging with computer...
Tracking semiconductor mergers provides a valuable window into the future market. After a year of major semiconductor mergers, NVIDIA’s merger with Arm was blocked by the FTC. Concerns about the largest-ever-proposed semiconductor merger included stifling competition,...
Focusing on predictive strategies can offer dramatic advantages to those looking for obsolescence options for legacy devices. Taking a reactive stance around obsolescence is common. With the many other challenges in sourcing, the focus on longer-term strategy for...
