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When everything is on the line, there is no room for error. The microelectronics that power mission critical platforms must meet exacting testing, qualification and reliability standards. Unlike other chip makers that continuously discontinue the chips you have come to rely on, Phoenix was designed for the low volume, high mix demand from Defense and Aerospace markets.
Chip Obsolescence Threatens our National Security and Defense Readiness
Traditional chip makers operate on a 12-month design cycle and at huge volumes, leaving behind the defense industry that has longer development cycles and lower volume demand for replacement parts.
Obsolete Before Fielding
By the time a platform is ready for the field many of the electronic components have already been discontinued. This leaves defense programs vulnerable to supply chain disruption and future sustainment challenges.
Budget and Time Overruns
When components aren’t available, board redesigns are often the only viable option for this market. On average this can cost a program $2M and 2 years of additional time.
THE PHOENIX DIFFERENCE
Keep Platforms Running Longer
Phoenix drop-in replacements help keep mission critical platforms up and running without having to stockpile chips, buy from brokers or redesign boards.
Low Volume, High Mix
Traditional chip manufacturers aren’t able to keep their production lines operational once demand falls. Phoenix was built specifically to address the low volume and high mix of parts that defense and aerospace companies demand.
Months, Not Years
Until now, recreating an obsolete chip involves a fab, new silicon and running a production line. Not only does this cost millions of dollars, it also takes years to get a new chip made. Phoenix’s innovative approach cuts production time from years to months. Have the replacement part up and running in your platform on your time frame.
Redirect Resources for Bigger Impact
Estimates show that 80 cents of every dollar spent on defense platforms goes to sustainment activities instead of directly supporting the nation’s war fighters. Phoenix is unlocking new options for defense and aerospace industries that will decrease the cost of sustainment.
70%
of microchips in new military systems are discontinued prior to first deployment
$2.3M
The average cost to redesign a system-level board within a platform
2 Years
Average time to resolve and redesign a system-level board
The Phoenix replacement chips passed CCA and system-level testing the first time, which will save us millions in redesign costs. I only wish this solution was available sooner.
Product Director
Defense Prime Contractor
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