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TACTRAC™ for Obsolescence Management

TACTRAC delivers a full suite of tools focused on electronic component selection and obsolescence management. The TACTRAC suite of products is built on a comprehensive database containing roughly a million semiconductor devices, including transistors, integrated circuits, diodes and more. TACTRAC also provides predictive data and lifecycle modeling capabilities.

The complete TACTRAC product suite includes:

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COMET Component Obsolescence Management and Engineering Tool

TACTRAC Component Look-Upfor quickly finding component information

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Match part numbers from your manufacturer lists and/or Bill of Materials (BOMs) to the TACTRAC database. Import entire lists or complete BOMs in a variety of supported formats, including flat files and fully indentured files, or user defined formats such as .cvs, .xls, or .txt files. For each matched component, users can access manufacturer availability data and alternative part numbers. In addition, TACTRAC enables users to track usage of parts across BOMs.

TACTRAC helps you stay on top of changing manufacturer information with a variety of alert capabilities:

  • Generate reports providing manufacturer availability status changes
  • Receive email alerts detailing possible effects on BOM components
  • Stay informed with last time buy email notifications

The client-server technology behind TACTRAC enables users across your organization to collaborate in a completely secure environment, even if they are geographically dispersed.

TACTRAC COMET

TACTRAC COMET provides an online, hosted solution for managing obsolescence of BOM components. Component engineers and other professionals facing obsolescence challenges can leverage the power of TACTRAC COMET to:

  • Analyze the impact of obsolescence on BOM components
  • Quickly identify suitable replacement parts

Import BOMs and automatically match part numbers and manufacturers against the extensive TACTRAC database. If an exact match is not found, TACTRAC will provide possible matches. Users can utilize this information to adjust BOMs to include updated part numbers or manufacturer information. Critical part and manufacturer information can be exported from TACTRAC COMET in a variety of formats for use in reporting or in internal systems.

TACTRAC COMET sends email alerts notifying you of changes in manufacturer status and last time buy announcements.

TACTRAC Component Look-Up

Use TACTRAC Component Look-Up to search the TACTRAC database. Access critical component information from TACTRAC by searching on specific manufacturer part numbers, generic part numbers, or characteristics of parts. Search results include access to manufacturer datasheets and links to manufacturer websites.

With TACTRAC Component Look-Up, users can quickly access vital information about components from many categories, including:

  • Commercial level microcircuits
  • Industrial grade microcircuits
  • Commercial grade transistors and diodes
  • QPL/QML classifications for integrated circuits
  • Mil-Std-19500 transistors and diodes, as well as commercial equivalents
  • Mil-Std-883 integrated circuits, as well as commercial, industrial and MTO-level equivalents

Accurate, Up-to-Date Information

A dedicated team of over 500 subject matter experts ensure that the TACTRAC database always includes the most up-to-date, accurate information possible. With daily updates and ongoing maintenance, TACTRAC is always current and always available.

Cost Savings with TACTRAC

TACTRAC delivers powerful obsolescence management tools to help your organization save money in a variety of ways:

  • Streamline the product design process by choosing the best part from your preferred manufacturer
  • Reduce redesign efforts by identifying replacements parts
  • Eliminate product shortages with enhanced predictive data
  • Improve uptime by ensuring required components are available when needed
  • Leverage life time buy opportunities by keeping informed of critical manufacturer announcements

TACTRAC offers engineers and procurement professionals a comprehensive suite of tools for addressing component obsolescence challenges.

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