VFC110: VFC110

Hello Varunesh,

I don't have the historical information about the VFC110AP-2, but dash numbers added to a Burr-Brown part numbers usually indicated a variance in electrical or physical characteristic(s) from the standard part. When I view the information on the Rochester site regarding the VFC110AP-2 it indicates the package is not lead free, and is not Europe or China RoHS. I suspect that the -2 may be an indicator that these VFC110 devices are older, pre-RoHS lead finish, which may be Pb/Sn. That is speculation on my part and is not something I am able to confirm. Rochester may be able to tell you more about their inventory of these devices.

Rochester is a reseller of older and obsolete integrated circuits. I do know that such material can be transferred from TI to them, but it is possible these VFC110AP-2 devices came from a distributor's old inventory. My thought is that I would first try and obtain a RoHS compliant VF110AP from an authorized TI distributor, or from TI directly, and remove any uncertainty about the material. 

The VFC110 is a legacy product and is currently being manufactured. I am going to have our Marketing Engineer comment on the availability because I don't have information about product longevity plans.

Regards, Thomas

Precision Amplifiers Applications Engineering

Dear Thomas

Many thanks for your detailed reply.

If the question of its longevity can be answered satisfactorily

I can go ahead with peace of mind.

Thanks and with the very best regards

Varunesh

Hello Varunesh,

Our Marketing person was out for the day yesterday, but did email me this morning saying they would respond to your inquiry about the VFC110AP longevity. I expect you will see it within the next day.

Regards, Thomas

Precision Amplifiers Applications Engineering

Hello Varunesh,

The VFC110 is not scheduled for EOL. This device ships every year to a significant amount of customers. 

Our guidelines state that TI standard products are not eligible for obsolescence if any of these three conditions exist:

• The product has had any sales within the last five years (seven years for automotive or high-reliability products).
• The product can be manufactured and has been in production for less than 10 years.
• The product has any current customer demand.

For more information on TI longevity guidelines please visit this page: https://www.ti.com/support-quality/quality-policies-procedures/product-life-cycle.html