{"id":2050,"date":"2024-02-16T05:55:25","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T05:55:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/35.94.173.37\/blog\/?p=2050"},"modified":"2024-11-04T05:58:41","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T05:58:41","slug":"ni-hardware-approaching-obsolescence-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/ni-hardware-approaching-obsolescence-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"NI Hardware Approaching Obsolescence in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s one specific part you need to replace an unexpected failure in your legacy test system, but that part is obsolete. It is no longer available for purchase, support, or calibration services from the manufacturer.\u00a0Now what<\/em>? This is a problem encountered by engineers and technicians across the globe- without a plan in place, they can be caught off guard needing unforeseen repairs or replacements. Apex Waves fills in this gap! In this post we will take a brief look at the NI Product Lifecycle, what it means for you, and which soon-to-be-obsolete parts will remain available through Apex Waves.<\/p>\n

Recent Changes to the NI Product Lifecycle<\/strong><\/h2>\n

NI<\/a>\u00a0has recently added two additional phases to its Product Lifecycle, raising the number from 4 phases to 6. The four original phases of the NI Product Lifecycle included\u00a0Active<\/strong>,\u00a0Mature<\/strong>,\u00a0Maintenance<\/strong>, and\u00a0Discontinued<\/strong>. While the Active, Mature, and Discontinued phases have remained largely the same, the \u201cMaintenance\u201d phase has been broken down further into two separate phases- \u201cStandard Support<\/strong>\u201d and \u201cLimited Support<\/strong>\u201c. In addition, there is now a \u201cLast Time Buy<\/strong>\u201d phase that follows the Mature phase.<\/p>\n

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Originally, a product entered the Maintenance phase of the lifecycle once a Last Time Buy date for it had been announced during the Mature phase. A\u00a01-year \u201cLast Time Buy Period\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>would follow NI\u2019s decision to no longer manufacture or offer the product for purchase. After this Last Time Buy date, the device would generally stay in the Maintenance Phase of the Lifecycle for around 5 years, with NI offering\u00a0limited or \u201creasonable effort<\/em>\u201d for repair or calibration services and support.<\/p>\n

With the new\u00a06-phase<\/strong>\u00a0Lifecycle, a product moves from the Mature phase to the Last Time Buy phase, after which it will\u00a0no longer be available for purchase<\/em>\u00a0from NI. It then enters the Standard Support phase, which only lasts for roughly\u00a0one year<\/strong>. The next phase, Limited Support, is when NI\u00a0no longer guarantees support\u00a0<\/strong>services or calibration for the specific product.<\/p>\n

With the rapid pace of technological innovation, this can spell out trouble for test engineers- especially for those working in industries where specific products are relied on for as long as possible (think aerospace and military applications<\/em>). Rapidly advancing tech can increase the challenges of obsolescence. While manufacturers keep their focus on the newest products and latest tech, certain industries can be left behind without the support or the parts that they need.<\/p>\n

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The Advantages of Choosing Apex Waves<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are no \u201cLast Time Buy\u201d dates with Apex Waves. Our diverse inventory is packed with NI hardware from every phase of the Product Lifecycle that will remain available for purchase. We offer both basic in-house and 3rd party\u00a0calibration services<\/strong>, as well as considerably shorter lead times for comprehensive support and repair services. Each of our parts comes with a warranty guarantee, varying in length from 2-3 years. We have worked with customers including\u00a0aerospace companies<\/strong>\u00a0such as\u00a0Boeing<\/a>,\u00a0SpaceX<\/a>,\u00a0Honeywell<\/a>, and\u00a0Lockheed Martin<\/a>\u2013 as well as with\u00a0government entities<\/strong>\u00a0such as NASA and the United States Navy. At Apex Waves, the thousands of parts we have in inventory have already been thoroughly tested and evaluated for quality- meaning they are\u00a0in stock and ready to ship.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Listed below are NI hardware modules that are approaching obsolescence in 2024, but will remain available with Apex Waves.\u00a0The following lists may not be complete and are subject to future additions.<\/em><\/p>\n

Last Time Buy Date of March 28, 2024<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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