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Not only certified (e.g. ASIL*) but long term availability. * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automotive_Safety_Integrity_Level https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aut

• duskwuff 5y ago
  Which neatly explains why STM32 microcontrollers are in such high demand -- most of their microcontroller portfolio has a longevity commitment of at least 10 years. https://www.st.com/content/st_com/en/about/quality-and-reliability/product-longevity.html https://www.st.com/content/st_com/en/about/quality-and-relia...
  • baybal2 5y ago
    Espressif also commits to 8 years exactly because they want to capture lazy manufacturers.
    • nickff 5y ago
      >"Espressif also commits to 8 years exactly because they want to capture lazy manufacturers." It's not about laziness, it's about certainty, certifications, and saving money on unnecessary redevelopment and testing. If each of the ICs on your board gets discontinued every two years, and you have 20 ICs on your board, it means that you will have to go through redesign and re-testing as often as you buy components, even if you're doing ten batches a year.