TI launches program to extend shelf life up to five years

Recently, TI launched a plan to extend the shelf life of its products for up to five years.

Generally, the shelf life of a TI product is the period from when the product is manufactured to when the device is delivered. The standard shelf life for TI packaged products is two years, from the time they are manufactured to the time they are delivered by TI or a TI authorized distributor.
TI currently offers an extended shelf life (ESL) of up to five years for certain products, from the time they are manufactured to the time they are delivered by TI or a TI authorized distributor. The product warranty period begins on the actual shipment date (not the manufacturing date).

This move can significantly improve customer satisfaction, quality and reliability. These include:

Enhanced supply assurance

Rapid spot supply capability

Eliminate the financial burden of many End-of-Life (EOL) commitments

Avoiding many forced redesigns

No negative impact on quality

TI warranty remains unchanged

TI gives a clear +5 mark on the product label to show that the product supports 5 years of shelf storage.