How Hardware Startups Handle Component Obsolescence

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How Hardware Startups Handle Component Obsolescence

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When a critical chip goes end-of-life, a hardware startup can lose months and thousands of dollars. This episode walks through a real-world example: a medical device startup that lost nine months when its analog-to-digital converter was discontinued. Lucas and Luna discuss how to set up obsolescence monitoring, negotiate last-time buys, and design for multiple sourcing from day one. They also share data from a 2025 IPC survey showing that 60% of startups face at least one critical obsolescence event during their first product lifecycle. Whether you're prototyping or scaling production, knowing how to navigate end-of-life components is a core competency for hardware entrepreneurs. #HardwareStartups #ComponentObsolescence #SupplyChainRisk #EndOfLife #MedicalDeviceStartup #AnalogToDigitalConverter #LastTimeBuy #DesignForManufacturing #IPCSurvey #Business #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #ElectronicsDesign #SourcingStrategy #ProductDevelopment #RiskManagement #Manufacturing Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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