What is ROM?

Welcome to Rebound Obsolescence Management (ROM) support program. Obsolescence affects all manufactures of long-life cycle products, especially the Aerospace and Medical industries.

Obsolescence needs a proactive and reactive approach, as most customers utilise end of life (EOL) alert systems – this is a good proactive approach. But then what next, what is needed, how do you react, what is the plan (Reactive approach).

This is where Rebound can help with a variety of options to support your design, production or long-term maintenance.

Proactive Design Approach

Working with Rebound at the design stage can lower the risk of not delivering to the end customer.

In 2019 Rebound created a new Asia focussed authorised line card focusing specifically on lesser-known Chinese and Taiwanese brands known as Nuvonix.

Nuvonix line card offers a broad technology mix covering a wide range of applications.

•Discrete components
•Semiconductor
•Passive components
•Relays
•Electromechanical
•Interconnect

Obsolescence Part Watch System / Last Time Buys

In the wake of an EOL, buyers must create a strategy to get the parts they need — especially if they are making long-lifecycle products or equipment for the Military, Aerospace, Automotive, and Medical industries and high-volume consumer products. Not only do long-life products need to be manufactured, but they must also be maintained.

Rebound can monitor BOMs or critical components using systems that give EOL notifications to alert the customer of obsolescence warnings. This will allow you the customer to trigger last time buy (LTB) authorisation allowing Rebound to source and secure Stock.

•Monitor EOL notifications and provide immediate alerts.
•Arrange for LTBs appropriate to demand.

Long Term Storage

When securing stock, the next stage is to find secure and effective storage. Long-term storage lies at the heart of successful obsolescence management. Rebound have partnered to provide 2 options for tailored long-term storage solutions to help you maintain and maximise your inventory and extend the service life of your product, equipment and machinery.

Our long-term storage service is specifically designed to complement our obsolescence management support.

We Have 2 Long-Term Storage Options

  • Dry nitrogen storage
  • ESD/Moisture Barrier and anti-corrosion lined bags

Adapter / Interposer

Obsolescence brings with it great uncertainty. A last-time-buy notice requires you to forecast usage for the remaining production and service the life of your product while unplanned re-design introduces disruption and cost not accounted for.

At Rebound we understand this and have partnered with an obsolescence solution company that has experienced engineers that can carry out an electronic circuit analysis, select appropriate replacement device, produce the hardware design to match with the original device standards and voltages and create an adaptor or interposer to emulate the original device.

Rebound can support your obsolescence strategy

You can contact us using the form below to find out how we can support your obsolescence strategy.  Alternatively email enquiries@reboundeu.com, or call +44(0)1635555999.

Component obsolescence FAQs

Electronic component obsolescence occurs when a specific component is unavailable from the original manufacturer to its original specification. This can pose challenges, especially when electronics are designed to use that specific component.

Rebound Electronics has invested heavily in a global supply network to support clients with new sources and availability without compromising quality. We also focus on lesser-known brands from regions like China and Taiwan, offering cost-effective alternatives to Tier 1 brands, especially when faced with aggressive obsolescence from major manufacturers.

Rebound Electronics provides upfront analysis to offer the best alternatives before obsolescence becomes problematic. We research the cause of obsolescence, understand its impact, and construct reliable solutions. Partnering with a data-driven hybrid distributor like Rebound is key to minimising component obsolescence’s impact.

Nuvonix by Rebound has the ability to offer fit, form and function alternatives to Tier 1 manufacturers. With increased availability, reduced lead-times and PPV opportunities.

Nuvonix offers a broad technology mix covering various applications. This line card is designed to offer clients more cost-effective alternatives to major brands, ensuring that they have access to viable replacements for obsolete components.

Quality is paramount at Rebound Electronics. We have meticulous supplier selection processes, rigorous quality control measures, and industry certifications to ensure clients can trust the components they receive from us.