Semiconductor end-of-life is an ever-present problem in every electronics manufacturing industry today, and it’s not going away. The goal has always been to purchase a replacement that is the exact form, fit, and function as the original. Lately, companies have been offering a variety to aftermarket “substitute” solutions they claim to be form, fit, and function replacements; however, manufacturers are finding from experience that these parts often fall far short of that promise. This paper will discuss some of the substitute solutions available and demonstrate how Rochester Electronics’ Extension-of-Life® solutions can guarantee a never-ending supply of the exact components you need – authorized by the original manufacture to have the exact form, fit, and function of the originals.
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