PRODUCT LIFECYCLE

As part of activCirk’s constant effort to provide all necessary information to users and potential users, we list the life-cycle status of all of our products. Life-cycle status will help you in long-term planning and product selection.
When products are discontinued from Production status, they may still be available as custom parts for OEM customers if necessary.

PRE-PRODUCTION

Product validation may still be in process for this new product. Design specifications may change before it is ready for release to production.

PRODUCTION – RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGN

Active products are the latest design and have no pending plans for discontinuation. All new designs should use Production products.

PRODUCTION – NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGN

The product is in production, but activCirk does not recommend the part for new designs as newer alternatives are available.

LAST CALL

The product is in the process of being discontinued.  Review the product End-of-Life notification for more detail’s about replacement parts recommended for production.

OBSOLETE

The product is no longer available for sale. Information on obsolete products in this category are listed on activCirk’s website in the Obsolete Products section.