[Amps] LDMOS availability

[Per Molund]

Actually they have put it in writing, on the data sheet (although 
prelimenary at the moment) they state 'Included in NXP product 
longevity program with assured supply for a minimum of 15 years after 
launch' which I see as a quite firm commitment. Or do You have an 
example that NXP has not fullfilled their 'longevity program' 
commitment for some components?

73 de LA9XKA - Per


At 19:08 05.06.2017, w8hw at comcast.net wrote:
>Talk is cheep. Ask them if they will put that in writing? Also ask 
>if they will put a penalty clause stating they will give you a $100k 
>payment should they fail the 15 year test. After all if it was true, 
>they should have no problems with that. On the other hand if they 
>baulk , that tells you that they are just talk with no truth. 
>Additionally, Please be honest... If you are reluctant to ask them 
>for that guarantee, that shows that you KNOW they are just talk. 
>Someone or Anyone let me know if anyone gets that guarantee.
>
>Remember company plans do change with new management or when they 
>get a bad P&L. This is especially true if they are listed on any 
>exchange such as NASDAQ. Like the dip in early 2016 (NXPI at $65) 
>and now back on a good clime this year ($109.00) now. companies tend 
>to make strong claims on the peek and pull claims back claims on the 
>stock dip. Often they have no choice. The device market history is 
>the only good indicator. Solid State RF power devices still have a 
>very poor history. Translation... the market speaks with authority, 
>companies just talk.
>
>I have a solid state amp (dual BLF188) homebrew amp, and have two 
>(2) tube amps one of which is AL-1500 with 8877 tube. I love them 
>all, but understand the risk of SS replacement as I have been in 
>broadcasting or the RF repair business since 1971 and a Ham since 
>1962. I have lived through everything that I have said above.
>
>73, Bruce, W8HW
>============================

>-----Original Message----- From: Tom Thompson
>Sent: Monday, June 05, 2017 11:18
>To: amps at contesting.com
>Subject: [Amps] LDMOS availability
>
>I recently took part in a webinar on the new, 1800 watt, 65 volt, LDMOS
>transistors made by NXP.  It is the MRFX1K80, and NXP plans to produce
>it for at least 15 years.
>
>Tom   W0IVJ
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