The partnership will give Farnell customers immediate access to Rochester's direct factory stock of over 15 billion semiconductor devices. In addition, Rochester is licensed to manufacture semiconductor devices no longer produced by original component manufacturers (OCMs).
Jose Lok, Product Category Director - Semiconductors at Farnell, said, "The rapid pace of change in the electronics industry has left a significant number of customers facing obsolescence challenges."
"We are delighted to partner with Rochester Electronics. Their licensed semiconductor manufacturing solutions, along with their extensive portfolio of 100% licensed stock products, ensure our customers can find reliable, risk-free devices."
Rochester has manufactured over 20,000 types of devices. With over 12 billion chips in stock, it has the capacity to manufacture more than 70,000 types of devices, ensuring a continuous supply for customers with long-lifecycle needs.
Stephen Morris, General Manager – EMEA at Rochester Electronics, commented: “Thanks to this strategic agreement, our customers can be assured of a continuous supply of semiconductors from Rochester’s portfolio of more than 70 original equipment manufacturers, all of which are 100% authorized and guaranteed.” “With this partnership, we expect to deliver significant value to our customers by offering them a sustainable supply chain.”

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