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Title: Electronic Component Obsolescence

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OSTI ID:1018972

Electronic component obsolescence occurs when parts are no longer available to support the manufacture and/or repair of equipment still in service. Future instrumentation containing complex components WILL face obsolescence issues as technology advances. This paper describes hardware and software obsolescence as well as factors to consider when designing new instrumentation.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
Work for Others (WFO)
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC05-00OR22725
OSTI ID:
1018972
Resource Relation:
Conference: Future of Instrumentation Workshop, Oak Ridge, TN, USA, 20101108, 20101110
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English