Sector
ICs for Aerospace
Obsolescence solutions for avionics, satellite and aerospace programmes where supply continuity is flight-critical
Semiconductor obsolescence in aerospace
Aircraft, satellites and aerospace systems operate for decades. The semiconductors designed into avionics, payload equipment and ground support systems at the outset rarely remain in production for anything like that period. When a component goes end-of-life, aerospace programmes face a challenge that cannot simply be solved by substitution.
Certification frameworks such as DO-254 tie approval to specific component types. Changing a device — even to a functionally equivalent part — can require full re-approval, adding cost and delay that is disproportionate to the problem. A form, fit and function replacement that maintains the same specification removes that burden.
Force Technologies develops replacement and sustained supply solutions for aerospace applications, working from the original device specification to produce components that meet the same requirements and support existing certification. All work is carried out under AS9100 Rev D and, where required, to MIL-PRF-38535 and MIL-STD-883.
Common challenges we solve
- Aircraft and satellite platforms with operational lives that outlast component availability by decades
- DO-254 and other certification frameworks tied to original component types — substitution requires re-approval
- Flight-critical systems where grey market and unapproved supply is not an acceptable risk
- Avionics and payload electronics requiring continued support well beyond component End of Life
- Space-grade component requirements where availability is extremely limited and qualification is complex
Services for aerospace programmes
Qualified solutions covering the full semiconductor lifecycle for avionics and aerospace applications
Standard products for aerospace
Force Technologies manufactures EEPROM, UVEPROM and SRAM in ceramic packages qualified for aerospace and high-reliability applications, including extended temperature ranges and MIL-STD-883 compliant test flows.
Need to solve a semiconductor obsolescence problem on an aerospace programme?
Talk to our team about the device, the certification context and the programme timeline. We will outline the most practical qualified route forward.