Analysts are stating that in the 4th quarter there will be a shortening of lead times. As an independent distributor we see no signs of the shortage ending anytime soon. Almost all of our customers are complaining that the lead times are growing. This in combination with the products becoming obsolete quicker is crippling many manufacturers production lines. Read article; http://www.techeye.net/chips/demand-for-semiconductors-drops-while-inventory-rises
Robb Hammond, founder and president of AERI (American Electronic Resource, Inc.). Founding member and former committee chair of the SAE AS6081 Standard created for the avoidance of counterfeit electronic components. Robb founded AERI in Costa Mesa, California, in 1994 as an independent distributor of hard-to-find, obsolete and allocated electronic components. AERI is AS9120B, ISO 9001:2015 and AS6081 certified, tests to AS6171 standards, and inspects every part in its in-house QC lab before it ships. Robb writes about electronic component shortages, sourcing strategy and counterfeit avoidance.
