A PATTERN OF SEMICONDUCTOR MERGERS CLOSELY FOLLOWED BY A SURGE IN END-OF-LIFE NOTICES TOOK SHAPE IN THE LAST DECADE. ARE WE DUE FOR ANOTHER WAVE OF END-OF-LIFE SEMICONDUCTORS? During the middle of the last decade, we saw a huge wave of semiconductor mergers. Two years...
Making lucrative connections for your excess inventory is easier than you might think during the current component shortages. Have you found yourself with excess electronic component inventory that’s taking up valuable shelf space? Are you also...
Are parts that keep your line running in the crosshairs for discontinuance? When production re-locates, not all parts make the move. Chip companies will make economically-driven decisions on what parts to support. The result: a wave of end-of-life notifications in...
The ever-increasing demand for components adds ongoing pressure to the electronic supply chain. Accepting electronic supply chain disruptions as a long-term trend brings up big questions about the health of your strategies. The vast reach of the Internet of Things is...
Sourcing components for your high-reliability applications presents a challenge even in the best times. When faced with hard-to-find components, indirect sources can help relieve pressure. But first, you have to know where to look. High-reliability...
