STM32F030C8 Longevity Support

[AYuld.1]

Hello! We have been told that the STM32F030C8 is going to be discontinued. We have several product lines using this MCU. On the ST website this MCU is listed under the 10-year longevity commitment. How do we enroll in this commitment? What does this mean? Would you allows us to do a lifetime buy of these MCUs? Is there a direct replacement for this part that you recommend that would have the least impact on FW development? Thank you!

[Uwe Bonnes]

"we have been told" is quite generic. What was the source?

[Uwe Bonnes]

https://www.st.com/content/st_com/en/about/quality-and-reliability/product-longevity.html#10-year-longevity&section=FM141-10-year tells different.

[AYuld.1]

We got the news from the supplier of this IC last night. They said that this IC won't be produced by the original factory any longer.

[AYuld.1]

The part is listed under the 10-year longevity commitment. So we are trying to figure what does this mean. Will the factory keep manufacturing these under some special order process?

[Uwe Bonnes]

Maybe the packaging or testing factory will change, I doubt that the chip is abandonded.

[Tesla DeLorean]

ST Micro, or some others randomly involved in the supply chain?

ST moves parts to different fabs, or test/packaging sites, would suggest going directly to the ST Sales Office covering your account. They should be able to provide forward looking information about supply and manufacturing.

[AYuld.1 · Accepted solution]

Thank you! Talked to ST and found that there is a shortage of these ICs currently, but they are not discontinuing it.