Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to Obsolescence Problems
1.1 Definition of Obsolescence
1.2 Categorization of Obsolescence Types
1.3 Definition of Obsolescence Management
1.4 Categorization of Obsolescence Management Approaches
1.5 Historical Perspective on Obsolescence
1.6 Occurrence of Obsolescence
1.7 Product Sectors Affected by Obsolescence Problems
1.8 Parts Affected by Obsolescence Problems
Chapter 2: Part Change and Discontinuation Management
2.2 Change-Control Policies of Major Part Manufacturers
2.3 Change-Notification Policies of Major Companies
2.6 Examples of Common Changes
Chapter 3: Introduction to Electronic Part Product Life Cycles
3.2 Special Cases of the Product Life Cycle Curve
3.3 Product Life Cycle Stages as a Basis for Forecasting
Chapter 4: Obsolescence Forecasting Methodologies
4.1 Obsolescence Forecasting—Parts with Evolutionary Parametric Drivers
4.2 Obsolescence Forecasting—Parts without Evolutionary Parametric Drivers
4.3 Non-Database Obsolescence Forecasting Methodology
Chapter 5: Case Study Hardware Forecasts and Trends
5.2 Static Random Access Memories (SRAMs)
5.5 Microcontrollers and Digital Signal Processors (DSPs)
5.8 Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs)