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Sandia Laboratories has released a study that indicates that semiconductors based on smaller cell size are likely

to wear out much sooner than the originals.

Even though the replacement chips (die) themselves are smaller, the same size package must be used to retain

the application fit of the original component. This requires longer bond wires or package leads to the die. In some

cases, the die using latest technologies simply gets too small to fit in the same package without creating

unreliable packaging and/or a complete package retooling with more aggressive bond finger spacing.

 

Why are Rochester Electronics’ Extension-of-Life solutions a more

cost-effective choice?

 

As a continuing manufacturer authorized by over 60 original semiconductor manufacturers, Rochester Electronics

always manufactures components using the original silicon technology. These newly manufactured devices are

exact form, fit, and function devices. Rochester guarantees that their components will work just as the originals –

no surprises, no compromises. Manufacturers and design houses that deal in “substitutes” cannot make that

guarantee.

Rochester maintains the world’s largest inventory of silicon wafers – over 10 billion die, all of which are either

purchased from the original manufacturer or manufactured by Rochester under authorization from the original

manufacturer.

When die is no longer available, Rochester’s Design & Technology Groups can re-create a semiconductor.

Rochester’s Semiconductor Replication Process

and electrically identical to the original devices. All Rochester replications are 100% guaranteed to meet or

exceed the original specifications. All of Rochester’s manufacturing and replication programs are authorized and

supported by the original manufacturers.

In addition, Rochester offers customizable storage and distribution programs that build long-term solutions.

 

Summary

 

Only the Rochester Electronics Extension-of-Life solutions can provide an absolute guarantee that a replacement

semiconductor device will function exactly as the original.

“Substitute” solutions introduce myriad, sometimes hidden inconsistencies that cause a variety of failures –

sometimes obvious, and sometimes difficult to diagnose. These failures are especially unacceptable in high-

reliability and safety-critical applications.

Rochester’s Extension-of-Life solutions are saving millions of dollars every day for customers in all sorts of

industries – aerospace, industrial, medical, military, security, space, telecom, and transportation.

 

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