Obsolete and End-of-Life Components - Sourced and In Stock

When a manufacturer discontinues a part, the design that depends on it does not disappear - industrial, rail, medical and automotive systems run for decades. GlobX specializes in exactly this gap: locating verified remaining stock of obsolete, EOL and NRND components, inspecting it, and delivering it with full traceability.

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How EOL sourcing works

The process, the risks and the timing are covered step by step in our obsolescence management guide and the practical obsolete component sourcing guide (auch auf Deutsch). The short version: define the exact ordering code, query multiple verified sources in parallel, demand traceability and inspection, test before scaling, and secure lifetime demand once a source proves out. How to read the manufacturer's notice itself is covered in our PCN/EOL triage guide.

Obsolete and EOL parts currently in stock

Part numberManufacturerCategoryStatusStock
IRG4BH20K-STRLP Infineon Technologies IGBT Modules OBSOLETE 2,800

Stock levels change daily - request a quote for a firm reservation. Not listed? We source beyond our own shelf: send the part number.

Counterfeit protection on the aftermarket

Obsolete parts are the counterfeiter's favorite target - demand is desperate and reference stock is scarce. Every GlobX shipment passes documented incoming inspection aligned with AS6081 practices under our TUV Rheinland-certified ISO 9001 system, with date-code guarantees and a Certificate of Conformance. The standards themselves are compared in AS6081 vs AS6171.

Last-time-buy planning and storage

Inside an EOL window, the cheapest insurance is usually a properly sized last time buy. GlobX calculates lifetime demand with you, fulfils the buy, and can store the quantity for scheduled release - so the warehouse burden does not land on your books. Memory is the classic case: see the DDR3 last-time-buy window and DDR2 end-of-life sourcing.

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FAQ

Obsolete Component FAQs

What is the difference between NRND, EOL and obsolete?

NRND (Not Recommended for New Designs) means the part still ships but should not enter new designs. EOL (End of Life) is the announced production stop with a last-time-buy window. Obsolete means production has ended - supply comes only from remaining stock in the market.

Where do obsolete components come from if production has stopped?

Three verified sources: residual franchise stock, inventories of independent distributors, and surplus from other OEMs (lifetime-buy leftovers, cancelled programs). GlobX screens all three and inspects every lot before release.

How do I avoid counterfeits when buying obsolete parts?

Obsolete parts carry the highest counterfeit risk in the market. Buy only with traceability, documented incoming inspection aligned with AS6081, guaranteed date codes and a Certificate of Conformance - all standard on GlobX shipments.

What is a last time buy and how much should I order?

The last time buy (LTB) is the final order window the manufacturer offers before EOL. Calculate remaining product lifetime demand plus a repair/attrition margin; GlobX can also store LTB quantities and release them on schedule.

Can GlobX find a replacement instead of the obsolete part?

Where a verified alternative exists, yes - form-fit-function candidates are assessed against both datasheets, never assumed. When no drop-in exists, sourcing remaining original stock is usually cheaper than a redesign.