Semiconductor Lifecycle Management (SLiM™)

e2v supports the supply of hi-rel semiconductors for specialist aerospace and defence programmes over the full system lifecycle, we offer design, development and re-engineering services combined with the capability to store, test and package devices.

Our semiconductor lifecycle management programme, SLiM™ is designed to support systems designers and operators in through life security of product supply.

The realities of component availability and obsolescence against system life, the areas that are addressed as part of a lifecycle management programme and the actions that can be taken, can be summarised:

e2v is able to offer:

• Decades of experience in obsolescence management with proven processes and infrastructure
• Partnerships with semiconductor manufacturers to provide Hi-Rel test & packaging services
• Partnerships with semiconductor manufacturers to provide EoL services
• Wafer banking  with contained unit cost, build-out flexibility, nitrogen storage for reliability, inventory management,  test verification and audit reports
• Secure supply chain delivering reduced risk, known quality, secure availability and protection against counterfeit risks
• DSCC qualified manufacturer listing, with QML / Mil Std / space approvals in place
• Process redesign capability with managed migration to compatible foundry sources
• Product redesign capability, extending product life beyond original EoL and providing second sourcing

We:

• Work with OEMs and systems users to review current LTB inventory
• Work to manage lifetime supply for key components from the initial project planning stages
• Secure supply and reliability for maximum program continuity
• Reduced need for redesign costs and obsolescence pricing clauses
• Have European and North American storage, test, packaging and redesign facilities
• Develop flexible business models to protect supply chain continuity

To speak to us about how to access our semiconductor lifecycle management programme (SLiM™), please follow this link to identify your closest sales office or send an on-line enquiry.