EOL and PCN Management
Product life cycles in the semiconductor sector are becoming shorter and shorter and represent a major challenge for many production companies. It is not uncommon for developers to be surprised by technically modified or discontinued components because they have overlooked EOL (End of Life) or PCN (Product Change Notification) notices from the manufacturer. As part of our obsolescence management, we collect the relevant information for you and inform purchasing and development about current product notifications.
Product Change Notifications for Memory Modules and Semiconductors
By means of PCNs, manufacturers inform about technical changes to a product. Just as product life cycles are becoming shorter and shorter, regular product change notifications from different manufacturers are a challenge for companies' product development. For developers in particular, memories are usually a vexed issue, because there is usually no time for systematic registration and evaluation in day-to-day business. Thus, in addition to numerous less important pieces of information, critical PCN messages such as changes in component dimensions or product discontinuations can quickly be overlooked.
Risk Minimization Through Second Sourcing
Product alternatives and the development of succession strategies are the basis for forward-looking action to avoid downtimes. Thus, second sourcing already starts with the evaluation of the sustainably suitable storage unit in the course of the design-in process. Thanks to a comprehensive market overview combined with many years of cooperation with all industry and automotive-focused manufacturers, we know both the roadmaps of our manufacturers and suitable product alternatives. So the End of Life does not become the Start of Panic.
Proactive Monitoring of the Component Life Cycle
Thanks to close cooperation with all relevant manufacturers, we know the roadmaps and ensure proactive monitoring of the component lifecycle. As part of our obsolescence management, we ensure that our customers are informed of all product changes and discontinuations and take care of the immediate provision of the corresponding successor. In this way, we ensure that the quality and cost structure of the product are not negatively affected.
Proactive Monitoring of the Component Life Cycle
Thanks to close cooperation with all relevant manufacturers, we know the roadmaps and ensure proactive monitoring of the component lifecycle. As part of our obsolescence management, we ensure that our customers are informed of all product changes and discontinuations and take care of the immediate provision of the corresponding successor. In this way, we ensure that the quality and cost structure of the product are not negatively affected.