Applications Manager
Ben Savage
Ben Savage joined Force back in 2006, starting out as a technician and now holds the title of Applications Manager. Boasting 20 years living and breathing obsolete semiconductors, his day-to-day role is heading up the daily engineering requirements that get sent in from our global customer base.
When not working, Ben can be found spending time with his wife, two children and various hobbies.
Certifications:
Ben holds Member level with The Institute of Obsolescence Management and has written and presented numerous presentations/blogs over the years detailing Force products/services and new technologies.
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Publications by Ben

31 July 2026
From the Force Library – General Instrument Power Semiconductor Division Data Book 1987

29 May 2026
How Counterfeit Semiconductors Are Detected in Aerospace and Defence Supply Chains

23 March 2026
Long-Term Storage: The Missing Link in Defence Lifecycle Strategy

6 March 2026
How to Store Electronic Components Long Term

9 September 2025
Fighting Counterfeit ICs in the Obsolescence Market: The Crucial Role of Device Characterisation

9 September 2025

