New Approaches to Processor Lifecycle Management
Abstract
There is a growing discontinuity between the semiconductor supply chain and the requirements of military programs to support equipment in the field for long periods of time- typically for 15 years or even longer. This isn't news any more it was a natural consequence of the COTS Procurement Initiatives and the shift in focus of the semiconductor supply industry started early in the 1990s to much larger and ever more lucrative markets. While COTS was embraced enthusiastically at the outset by our community some of the real issues are only now beginning to come home to roost, tainting COTS as a standard for doing business. This is apparent through the performance of some suppliers particularly in their attitudes and commitment to obsolescence and real lifecycle management.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADP010961
Entities
People
- Duncan A. Young