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Understanding Part Status in Benchmarking
The Benchmarking feature in LevaData provides cost, lead time, and lifecycle signals about electronic components. A key field is Part Status, which indicates the current lifecycle stage of a component. Knowing the lifecycle status helps sourcing and engineering teams make proactive decisions about viability of parts.
Part statuses reflect manufacturer declarations, industry data, and supply trends. For example, components may be classified as Not Recommended for New Designs when the manufacturer plans to remove the SKU and encourages new designs to transition to a newer part. In new designs a component might suddenly be designated NRND when a replacement becomes available.
Common Part Status Categories
The table below summarizes common lifecycle status categories. Use the definitions after the table to understand how to act on each status.
| Status | Summary |
|---|---|
| Active | Part is currently in production and available. |
| Active – Unconfirmed | Previously active but recent updates unavailable. |
| Contact Mfr | Lifecycle status cannot be confirmed. |
| NRFND (Not Recommended for New Design) | Still in production but not advised for new designs. |
| EOL (End of Life) | Manufacturer issued a discontinuation notice. |
| Discontinued | No longer manufactured; last-time-buy has passed. |
| Discontinued – Unconfirmed | Likely discontinued but awaiting confirmation. |
| Transferred | Part reassigned to a different manufacturer. |
Status Definitions and Guidance
- Active: Component is fully supported and recommended for ongoing and new designs.
- Active – Unconfirmed: Marked as active previously, but manufacturer updates are missing. Use caution when planning new designs and validate availability.
- Contact Mfr: Platform cannot confirm lifecycle. Contact the manufacturer to verify before sourcing or using in new designs.
- NRFND (Not Recommended for New Design): The device is still in production but may be removed soon. Manufacturers advise transitioning to newer parts because the SKU may be phased out.
- EOL (End of Life): A last‑time‑buy or product discontinuation notice has been issued. Design out the part and plan for alternatives.
- Discontinued: The part is no longer manufactured or supported. Only existing inventories remain and the part should not be used for new sourcing.
- Discontinued – Unconfirmed: Listed as discontinued, but current confirmation is unavailable. Avoid sourcing until the manufacturer validates status.
- Transferred: The part has been reassigned to a different manufacturer. Validate the new manufacturer’s support before sourcing; alternate sourcing may be required.
How Part Status Is Determined
LevaData partners with Accuris to provide authoritative lifecycle signals. Part status is assigned based on a combination of data sources:
- Manufacturer lifecycle announcements: Accuris tracks Product Change Notices (PCNs), End‑of‑Life notices, and New Product Introductions to detect shifts in lifecycle.
- Demand and sales trends: Declining customer sales may trigger an NRND designation as manufacturers plan to phase out parts.
- Replacement availability: New parts that supersede existing components can cause the older parts to be marked NRND.
- Distributor and industry feeds: Real-time signals from distributors and market data provide additional context about availability and obsolescence.
Conclusion
Using the Benchmarking tool’s Part Status information helps you make informed sourcing decisions. Understanding lifecycle categories enables you to avoid obsolete or high‑risk components, plan redesigns, and secure alternate sources. For more details on benchmarking or part risk insights, consult related LevaData documentation.
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