The majority of survey respondents came from Electronics Manufacturing Services (34.70%), Original Equipment Manufacturers (26.12%), and Original Design Manufacturers (11.94%). Industry representation was diverse, with Industrial (29%) and Consumer Device (28%) companies leading the way, followed by Automotive (8%), Telecommunications (6%), Medical (5%), and Defense and Military (3%).

79% of companies reported some form of date code requirement. Of those, 75% cited component traceability and quality as the primary reason. The most prevalent concerns regarding quality included system compatibility, lead finish composition, electrical performance, and long-term reliability. Interestingly, 36% of companies without date code requirements reported that their importance decreased during supply chain disruptions, showing that requirements can become flexible when availability is limited. 

60% of respondents were unaware of data linking improperly stored aged components to failure rates. Rochester’s whitepapers, "The Effects of Long-Term Storage on Solderability and Mechanical Integrity" and "Electrical Performance of Semiconductor Components", thoroughly explore this topic, demonstrating that components stored properly over the long term remain viable much longer than many believe. 

Evidently, there is a growing appetite for clarity in the semiconductor industry. An overwhelming majority of respondents expressed strong interest in learning more about modern date code recommendations and guidance. Rochester’s whitepaper, Beyond Date Codes, provides an in-depth evaluation of supply chain resilience, reliability, and traceability in today’s semiconductor landscape. 

For over 40 years, Rochester has partnered with more than 70 leading semiconductor manufacturers to provide customers with a reliable source of critical semiconductors through authorized distribution, design and replication services, and licensed manufacturing. As an original manufacturer stocking distributor, Rochester has over 15 billion devices in stock, encompassing 200,000 part numbers, providing the world’s most extensive range of end-of-life (EOL) components and the broadest range of active semiconductors. Rochester has produced over 20,000 device types and, with more than 12 billion die in stock, we’re capable of manufacturing over 70,000 device types.

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