NPI-DS's Lifecycle Stage helps further characterize where a part sits within its Lifecycle progression, complementing Lifecycle Statuses.
You can find Lifecycle Stage in Parametric Search, the Intelligence Cube, and Expanded View.
Please see the values and descriptions below:
| Description | Lifecycle Stage |
|---|---|
| Part is new and manufacturer is offering a preview | 1 |
| Part is new and manufacturer is accepting sample orders | 1 |
| Part is active and in production | 3 |
| Part is active, but it is not confirmed with the manufacturer | 3 |
| Manufacturer is offering a chance at one last lifetime order | 4 |
| Part is not recommended for new designs | 4 |
| Part is obsolete | 5 |
| Part has been transferred or sold to another manufacturer | 5 |
| Part is at the end of its lifecycle, about to become obsolete | 5 |
| Part is obsolete, but it is not confirmed with the manufacturer | 5 |
| Contact manufacturer for latest lifecycle status | |
| Lifecycle of part is unknown |