ASIX Products Feature Long Life Cycles, Industrial Temperature Versions Released
Extended product lifetimes make these Ethernet controllers suitable for
industrial, medical and infrastructure applications...
While ASIX Ethernet controllers and SOC devices have gained wide
attention throughout the embedded marketplace, long-term product
support and extended life cycles are often stated as necessary to win a place in certain market
sectors.
In industrial, medical, security and other applications where stable designs change infrequently, it is not unusual for end-products to remain in service for 5 to 10 years or more. In these instances, designers need assurance that today's great idea in silicon will be around long after tomorrow.
Having already gained a solid win in the consumer market with the WII USB to ethernet dongle, many new and existing ASIX devices are increasingly finding acceptance in applications where long term availability and support are needed.
ASIX's commitment to long product life times is evidenced by the workhorse AX88796, a non-PCI 8/16-bit 10/100M fast ethernet controller with embedded PHY. This device, the predecessor of the current rev AX88796B/BLI, was first introduced in 2000, and there are no plans for EOL anytime soon!
Industrial temperature versions of many ASIX products are available now, contact TRG Components today for more information or to request samples.
