When you design with our off-the-shelf system on modules, you receive the attention, service, and support you need to be successful. We never tire of hearing customers tell us how much they enjoy the experience of working with us. This sets us apart from so many other engineering design firms. Our teams’ technical expertise, coupled with our customer-focused approach, mean you can have confidence that we’ll cross the finish line together. And above all, we’re pleased that our products and services have been selected by so many leading OEMs across a wide range of industries.
Critical Link will only EOL a product if the central component around which the module is designed becomes obsolete and a reasonable alternative is not available. We manage all other parts obsolescence (RAM, NAND, etc) as required over the life of the module. Each change is documented through Product Change Notifications, which are made available on our technical support wikis.
Critical Link prides itself on providing long product lifecycles and production availability for our System on Modules. Because of this, we work exclusively with silicon partners who have a strong commitment to ensuring key components have at least a decade — and preferably 15 or more years — of availability.
Our original MityDSP is still in full production today after its original release in 2004. During its life we have addressed package changes in the DSP, addressed die shrinks in the memory components, and other required changes all while maintaining software and hardware compatibility.
Occasionally we encounter obsolescence issues on our SOMs. For instance, die shrinks on memory, and PCNs from component manufacturers. In this case, Critical Link updates and validates the SOM maintaining both electrical and code compatibility.
Why is obsolescence such a focus for us? Well, first and foremost, our customers and the markets we serve demand it. Our customers’ products are typically available for 10+ years – and because it’s important to them, it’s important to us.
Design engineering and application engineering support is available from early design and development throughout the life of your product. The entire company stands behind each of our products.
Using a SOM means sourcing one component, not hundreds, with options to purchase direct or through distribution, often with standard parts in stock for quick fulfillment
Lifetime product maintenance with published PCNs. Plus we manage component EOL and availability issues, removing the burden from your engineering and procurement teams
Critical Link SOMs are production-ready solutions for embedded development teams taking their next design to market. But what exactly does “production-ready” mean?
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