Overview
IEC 62402:2007 - Obsolescence Management: Application Guide, published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), provides comprehensive guidance for organizations on establishing effective obsolescence management frameworks. This standard is applicable to all product types-capital equipment, infrastructure, consumer durables, consumables, and software-across all stages of the product life cycle. By integrating obsolescence management into design, development, production, and support, organizations can reduce disruptions, minimize costs, and enhance product dependability and availability.
Obsolescence affects products when they no longer meet users’ needs or are no longer available from their original manufacturers, often introducing challenges in supply continuity and performance. With the rapid advancement of technology and shortening component life cycles, a proactive, systematic approach to obsolescence management is critical for reducing negative business impact.
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Applications
IEC 62402:2007 is valuable for a broad range of industries, including aerospace, defense, manufacturing, critical infrastructure, and IT systems-any organization facing risks associated with unavailable or obsolete components, materials, or software.
Typical applications include:
Related Standards
Obsolescence management is interconnected with several international standards that provide additional guidance and requirements:
- IEC 60050-191: International Electrotechnical Vocabulary – Dependability and quality of service
- IEC 60300-1 & IEC 60300-2: Dependability management systems and guidelines
- IEC 62198: Project risk management – Application guidelines
- IEC/TS 62239: Electronic components management plan for avionics
- IEC 62258: Semiconductor die products
- IEC 62309: Dependability of products containing reused parts
Adopting IEC 62402:2007 alongside these related standards ensures a holistic, resilient approach to obsolescence and dependability management, aligning with best practices and international expectations.
Keywords: IEC 62402:2007, obsolescence management, lifecycle management, proactive strategies, product support, dependability, risk management, supply chain, electronic components, COTS, product availability, component obsolescence, management plan.
