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Sourcing obsolete ICs: options and risks
When a part reaches end of life, you still have options. Here is how they compare.
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How to prepare requests, read quotes and buy hard-to-find parts with fewer surprises.
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Prepare your BOM for a faster quote
What to put in a parts list so suppliers can quote quickly and correctly.
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Date codes and traceability: what to ask
What date codes and lot codes tell you, and the questions to ask before you buy.
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How to read a component quote
Price breaks, MOQ, SPQ, lead time and the other terms that set your real cost.
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