Through Life Support 360™
What is TLS360™
Through Life Support 360™ (TLS360™) is Rochester Electronics’ program level lifecycle assurance for select mission critical semiconductor product families. It is designed to support long lifecycle systems by maintaining the Active status of components that would otherwise transition to obsolescence under standard manufacturer lifecycles.
TLS360 enables Rochester to continue supplying and managing designated parts as Active—fully authorized and governed—after the original manufacturer has reached standard end of life milestones.
For customers, this means existing designs can remain in production longer, without forced redesigns or reactive sourcing, while continuing to operate within a disciplined, transparent lifecycle framework.
Products designated under TLS360 remain 100% authorized and are managed in alignment with publicly available lifecycle definitions and change notification practices published by JEDEC. This includes documented change control and clearly defined lifecycle transitions.
TLS360 applies to select design anchor product families from manufacturers including Texas Instruments, Analog Devices, NXP, and Infineon, with additional coverage added as authorized programs expand.
Each covered part number is assigned a defined lifecycle horizon—Micro, Mid, or Max—providing clear planning signals for how long Rochester intends to maintain Active status and lifecycle governance beyond the manufacturer’s native roadmap.
Lifecycle horizon determinations under TLS360 are supported by agentic artificial intelligence systems that analyze authorized supplier data, historical lifecycle patterns, inventory signals, manufacturing status, and change notification inputs. These AI assisted analyses augment Rochester Electronics’ formal governance processes, providing objective, repeatable insights to help inform lifecycle classification and planning, while final lifecycle decisions remain under human review and control.
Infineon 8-bit & 16-bit Microcontrollers
Infineon's legacy 8 bit and 16 bit microcontrollers have been proven in automotive and industrial systems for more than two decades.
Infineon HOTLink and HOTLink II
HOTLink and HOTLink II devices have long served as reliable high speed serial communication solutions across industrial, instrumentation, and embedded control applications.
Infineon Cypress Neuron Networking Processors
Neuron processors have been a cornerstone of LonWorks control networks for more than twenty years.
MaxLinear SHDSL PEF2x628E Transceivers
MaxLinear's SDHSL transceivers have been widely deployed in telecom and industrial networks where extended reach, robust performance, and long service life are required.
NXP QoriQ Secure Edge P-Series Processors
NXP's QorIQ P Series processors have played a central role in networking, telecom, industrial, and defense systems.
Analog Devices RF and Microwave Products
RF and microwave designs demand precision, stability, and extensive qualification, making component changes costly and time consuming.
NXP MPC860 / MPC855 PowerQUICC
The MPC860 and MPC855 PowerQUICC processors remain deployed in long lifecycle networking and embedded systems where determinism and reliability are paramount.
NXP MPC56x Power Architecture Processors
Widely used across automotive, aerospace, defense, and industrial applications with long qualification cycles.
5V NOR Flash devices were once foundational to embedded systems, but widespread discontinuations and package obsolescense left many long lifecycle designs without a viable memory solution.
TI TMS320 Digital Signal Processors
Essential in systems that demand real time signal processing, deterministic performance, and long operational lifespans.
Why TLS360™ Is Different
- Active status continued beyond standard manufacturer lifecycle endpoints
- Ongoing supply within a 100% authorized framework
- Lifecycle horizons, PCN handling, and PDN practices aligned with JEDEC defined lifecycle terminology
- Consistent lifecycle treatment across related derivatives and revisions
- Licensed manufacturing continuity where designated
- Part number integrity maintained, with no substitutions or forced redesigns
Program Guidance
TLS360 lifecycle horizons and availability projections reflect Rochester Electronics’ best assessment based on authorized supplier data, historical insight, inventory position, and licensed manufacturing capabilities where applicable. External factors may affect timing or availability. Customers should incorporate TLS360 guidance into internal planning and rely on formal product change notifications (PCNs) and product discontinuation notices (PDNs), as defined by JEDEC lifecycle conventions, for definitive lifecycle actions.
Built for Long Lifecycle Systems
Long lifecycle systems depend on stability. TLS360 keeps critical components Active after they would normally become obsolete, while applying structured, industry standard lifecycle management aligned to JEDEC terminology. This ensures continued control, visibility, and predictability throughout the extended lifecycle of the design.
Lifecycle Planning under TLS360™
Every TLS360 designated part number is assigned a defined lifecycle horizon used as a planning reference throughout the program:
Micro (1-3 Years)
Authorized inventory with
near term planning
Mid (4-6 Years)
Strategic inventory plus
licensed manufacturing readiness
(WHERE AUTHORIZED)
Max (7+ Years)
Long range continuity for
design anchor families, including
licensed manufacturing
(WHERE AUTHORIZED)
Lifecycle horizons are continuously reviewed through formal governance processes.
JEDEC Lifecycle Alignment (Reference)
TLS360 uses JEDEC defined lifecycle terminology and change notification practices as an industry reference to support formal change control, advance notification, and planned transitions.
Formal PCNs and PDNs remain the authoritative lifecycle communications.
Active: Orderable with defined lifecycle oversight
NRND: Available for existing designs
PCN: Advance notice of approved changes
PDN: Notice defining lifecycle closure and milestones
LTB/LTS: Final order and shipment milestones
EOL: Lifecycle state after completion
