Maxim Integrated's Obsolescence Mitigation (OM) Program ensures a future supply of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) parts utilized in specific long-term programs. Military prime contractors are now designing with COTS parts to reduce the cost of finished assemblies. COTS parts can have a relatively short lifetime, 10 to 12 years or less, compared to military programs which may span 30 years or more.  This product and program lifetime mismatch can result in obsolescence issues for long-lived programs causing the prime contractor to face either a costly redesign or the need to maintain a special inventory of the obsolete part to ensure supply over the lifetime of the program. Maxim's OM Program provides a long-term supply solution for customers needing a long term supply of Maxim plastic parts. Benefits Product Scope Procedure More Information Contact Maxim's Military Business Manager for more information about setting up an Obsolescence Mitigation Program.