Long-term solutions for the support of mature and end-of-life semiconductors

Avnet Memec has announced it is now able to support customers with 'very long life projects' following an agreement with Rochester Electronics. Rochester specialises in 'Extension-of-Life' solutions for the support of mature and end-of-life semiconductors. Rochester Electronics’ components offered by Avnet Memec will enable them to provide their customers with a complete support package from design right through to the end of the project life cycle. Customers developing products for the industrial, aerospace and defence markets will find the new service especially attractive, says the company. “Avnet Memec has always supported its customers from a wide number of industries with state of the art semiconductor product solutions,” said Paul Leys, technical marketing manager. “Rochester Electronics is a great addition to our linecard enabling us to support our customers not only with leading edge semiconductor solutions but also mature components for their entire product life cycle.” Ken Greenwood, field sales manager, EMEA, Rochester Electronics, added: "Avnet Memec’s customer and market focus is a great fit for Rochester. For all industries which require long-term production and maintenance support, Rochester offers an unrivalled range of semiconductors: both ready-to-ship finished part inventory; and build-to-order solutions. Avnet Memec’s customers can now benefit from all of Rochester’s fully authorised Extension-of-Life solutions.”