In electronics procurement, terms such as obsolete, end-of-life (EOL) and hard-to-find are often used interchangeably. In reality, they describe different stages in a component’s lifecycle, each with its own risks, costs and sourcing considerations. Understanding these distinctions helps engineers, buyers and procurement teams make more informed decisions.
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We’ve added a new page on the business benefit of simplifying supply chains by using a single supplier for obsolete electronic components.
The Center for Advanced Life Cycle Engineering at the University of Maryland published a study on Electronic Part Obsolescence. They identify the wide range of different costs of component obsolescence in the avionics sector.
One year ago we wrote a blog on the The Challenges of Electronic Component Supplies in 2025. We thought we’d look back and see what’s changed, and what’s still the same.