Webinar addresses re-designs caused by semiconductor obsolescence

Rochester Electronics is presenting a webinar on avoiding re-designs caused by premature semiconductor obsolescence. It’s titled: Unexpected Product-Life Extensions: Avoid re-designs and high-risk sourcing

The free webinar takes place online on 5 December 2023 at 10am (GMT), and the presenters include Luke Fitzpatrick – Rochester’s Regional Sales Manager NE (Military & Aerospace specialist) – and Ken Greenwood – its Product and Technology Solutions Manager.

In the webinar, which is hosted by Electronics Weekly group-editor Clive Couldwell, Rochester will cover a range of actions that can help de-risk customers’ long-term programmes.

This will involve actual case studies, demonstrating real-life product extensions in Medical, Transport, and Aerospace applications.

You can register for the webinar here.

Presenters

Luke Fitzpatrick has 25 years of experience in the electronics industry and is Rochester’s Aerospace, Defence and High-Rel specialist in Northern Europe. The company writes:

“With a strong focus on collaboration and customer experience, Luke has worked with many of the industries leading names in distribution including Rochester, where his current role is providing leading edge semiconductor solutions to mitigate risk and drive customer success.”

Also presenting is Ken Greenwood:

“[He] has 30 years of experience in the Electronics Industry working in Strategic Sourcing roles at Nortel World-wide and Matra Comms France before moving into Sales and Field Applications Management roles in the Connectors and RF/Microwave markets. In his current role, Ken provides a vital interface between Rochester’s Supply partners and the market: tracking and highlighting lead-times and supply issues; and matching market needs with Rochester’s instant stock, or our long-term manufacturing abilities.”

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