Aerospace and Defense
The Defense and Aerospace industries face some of the most challenging procurement and supply chain requirements, long design cycles, and exceptionally long program life. With added stringent qualification testing, products in these industries face conditions which do not align with the overall semiconductor market.
From our earliest days, Rochester Electronics has understood these challenges and established programs to support inventory throughout product lifecycles. Our partnerships with numerous semiconductor suppliers allow us to:
- Provide 100% authorized stock for active and end-of-life (EOL) devices
- Purchase stock during discontinuation cycles and maintain inventory beyond the last-time-ship date
- Provide licensed manufacturing services for obsolete products where demand continues after available inventory has been depleted
Rochester is registered to manufacture ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) products, ISO 9001 certified, and QML MIL-PRF-38535 certified for Class Q and V for high-reliability defense and aerospace applications.
Certifications
- QML per MIL-PRF-38535
- DLA certified Hermetic Assembly, Electrical Test, Burn-In and Reliability Lab to Mil-STD-883
- Class Q (Class B) & Class V (Space) products
- ISO9001: 2015 Certification
- AS9120B:2016
- QSLD DLA Certified
- TAPA FSR-B: 2023
Case Studies
Ensuring a Continuous Supply of Custom Electronic Hybrid Modules for Long Life Military Applications
Hybrid modules are used extensively in military applications. However, these long-life applications may require critical equipment to be operational for decades, making continuity of supply a significant challenge. Learn how Rochester provided hybrid module assembly for an aerospace and defense technology company saving them from significant redesign and requalification costs.
Safety First in Military Aviation
A manufacturer turned to Rochester Electronics to source replacements for counterfeit devices in their engine control modules with fully licensed and authorized products.
Why the Authorized Source is The Best Solution
Manufacturers face significant challenges when a critical device becomes obsolete or reaches its “end of life” stage. This scenario almost crippled one transportation manufacturer’s nuclear submarine development program.
Critical Semiconductor Device Replication
Aerospace and electronics manufacturers can’t afford lengthy disruptions in production. So when critical parts become obsolete, manufacturers must quickly find a reliable replacement so that they can continue production.
Replicating Control Devices to Avoid Redesign
Using counterfeit semiconductors embedded in critical systems is a risky business. This is especially true in industries – such as the military. A manufacturer contacted Rochester Electronics to manufacture a replacement device for their critical system.
Avionic Flash Memory: Avoiding Costly Redesign
Memory devices are critical components of avionics systems. While these components can be replaced, manufacturers can face major challenges and a costly redesign if the original part is discontinued. Rochester replicated a multi-die package NAND device for an aerospace manufacturer.
White Papers
Future-Proofing Aerospace: Rochester Electronics’ Role in Preserving Legacy Systems
Learn how Rochester helps preserve legacy systems and addresses the aerospace industry's component obsolescence challenges.
Avoiding DO-254 Events: Major/Minor Change Classification
Semiconductor ASICs and standard products are subjected to manufacturing obsolescence, and as such, there is a need to create a form, fit, and functionally equivalent device.
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