Obsolete Chip Disposal for Excess Inventory
When a manufacturer issues a Product Discontinuation Notice (PDN) or End-of-Life (EOL) announcement, the affected chips often become difficult to move through standard distribution channels. For companies holding this stock, obsolete chip disposal means finding a buyer who understands the residual value of discontinued semiconductors rather than writing off the inventory entirely.
Kelian Components buys surplus and obsolete electronic components directly from OEMs, EMS providers, distributors, and other businesses. If you are preparing to sell inventory that has been phased out by the original manufacturer, we review your stock list to determine which parts can be purchased.
Brands and Component Types We Evaluate
We work with a broad range of semiconductor brands. Common manufacturers in our purchasing scope include:
- Texas Instruments (TI)
- Analog Devices (ADI)
- STMicroelectronics
- NXP Semiconductors
- Microchip Technology
- Infineon Technologies
- ON Semiconductor
- Intel and AMD
- Renesas Electronics
- Maxim Integrated
- Broadcom
- Vishay, Murata, and TDK
The types of obsolete chips we assess include microcontrollers (MCUs), digital signal processors (DSPs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), power management ICs, memory chips (SRAM, DRAM, Flash), and discrete semiconductors such as MOSFETs, IGBTs, and diodes.
What Matters When Selling Obsolete Chips
To process your obsolete chip disposal request efficiently, we need specific details about your inventory. The following factors directly affect our evaluation:
- Part numbers and quantities: Provide the exact manufacturer part numbers (MPNs) and available quantities. Even small lots of certain EOL parts may hold value if demand exists in maintenance or legacy production markets.
- Date codes: Older date codes are common in obsolete inventory. Please list them accurately so we can match your stock against current requirements.
- Storage conditions and packaging: Components kept in their original, unopened moisture barrier bags (MBB) with intact desiccant and humidity indicator cards are easier to evaluate. If parts have been exposed to humidity or removed from original trays, reels, or tubes, note this clearly.
- Documentation: Certificates of Conformance (CoC), traceability records, or original purchase invoices help verify the origin of the stock.
How to Submit Your Inventory List
If you have obsolete chips or discontinued components taking up warehouse space, send us your inventory list. Include the manufacturer, part number, quantity, date code, and current packaging condition. Our team will review the data and contact you regarding the items we can purchase.