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For historical information see OLDER DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS table and replacement guide. 
The below information covers changes impacting NIC products. These changes can include product changes [PC] including changes in product specifications, dimensions, part numbering systems, component marking and component availability.
In the instance of discontinued product(s)  [ EOL ] , or reduced range of values, alternate products ("Replacements") are provided to aid the user in change-over.
NIC makes every effort in providing warning (via direct communications with specific product users) whenever product changes occur. 
For assistance, please contact NIC at tpmg@niccomp.com     
» These notices are also posted on http://www.pcnalert.com

 
JUMP TO SPECIFIC PRODUCT CHANGE NOTICE:   [ EOL ] = END-OF-LIFE  [PC] = PRODUCT CHANGE
DATE - LINK PCN TYPE NIC SERIES COMPONENT TYPE - DESC
07/15/2008 [ EOL ] NMC1812 (Reduction in Offering) SMT Ceramic Chip Capacitors (MLCCs)
06/31/2008 [ EOL ] NPIS_Q SMT Power Inductor
06/21/2008 [ EOL ] NFI SMT Chip Inductor
06/12/2008 [ EOL ] NRE-WB Radial Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
06/02/2008 [PC] NPC SMT Solid Electrolyte Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
05/01/2008 [ EOL ] NCB (EOL: Two PNs) SMT Ferrite Chip Beads
04/18/2008 [ EOL ] NRSJ (Reduction in Offering) Radial Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
04/17/2008 [ EOL ] 3x5mm, 4x5mm AND 5x5mm CASE SIZES in NSR, NSRN, NSRW & NSRZ Subminiature Radial Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
08/15/2007 [ EOL ] NCSH Thin Film Current Sensing Chip Resistors
07/31/2007 [PC] NPIS27H SMT Power Inductor
04/13/2007 [ EOL ] NSFC SMT Film Chip Capacitors   
09/15/2006 [ EOL ] NSPE SMT Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors  (16VDC rating only)  
07/10/2006 [ EOL ] NRN LDD - Leaded Resistor Networks (SIP format)   
03/24/2006 [ EOL ] NACM Molded Case SMT Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
02/17/2006 [PC]  See table Legacy version part numbers to complete transition to Pb-Free finish 
11/01/2005 [ EOL ] NSTE & NSTEW Screw Terminal Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
06/22/2005 [ EOL ] NACHL SMT Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors 
06/10/2005 [ EOL ] NTHC SMT Negative Temperature Coefficient Chip Thermistors 
06/01/2005 [ EOL ] NCB & NCB-H SMT Ferrite Chip Beads 
01/01/2005 [ EOL ] NMC-E SMT Low Profile Ceramic Chip Capacitors
11/01/2004 [PC] NPI84 SMT Power Inductors
11/01/2004 [ EOL ] NSPZ & NSPZR SMT & Radial Leaded Solid Electrolyte Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
11/01/2004 [ EOL ] NSPER Radial Leaded Hybrid Electrolyte Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
10/2004 [PC] ALL NIC PRODUCT SERIES Part Number Migration to RoHS Compliant versions
05/28/2004 [ EOL ] NSPV SMT Solid Electrolyte Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
3/01/2004 [ EOL ] NIN-HK  SMT 0402 Size Chip Inductors  
11/26/2003 [PC] NCD Radial Leaded HIGH VOLTAGE (3KV ~ 15KV) Ceramic Disc Capacitors
9/08/2003 [PC] NIS02 0201 Size Chip Inductors 
08/13/2003 [ EOL ] NFC  SMT Molded Case Film Capacitors
06/01/2003 [ EOL ] NLE-LW Radial Leaded Low Leakage Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
02/26/2003 [ Z5U EOL ] NMC & NMC-E SMT Ceramic Chip Capacitors
01/01/2003 [ EOL ] NPA SMT Passive RC Arrays
12/27/2002 [PC] NTC-T, NTC-L & NTP SMT Tantalum Electrolytic Capacitors
12/06/2002 [PC] NACEN, NACS
& NACT 
SMT Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
05/02/2002  [ EOL ] NACZF & NACVF  SMT Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors [4-terminal type EOL]
04/01/2002  [ EOL ] NAE, NAE-WT, NASA, NASS & NNA Axial Leaded Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
12/12/2001 [PC] NML06 0603 Size Multilayer Chip Inductors
11/13/2001 [PC] NMC0402 0402 Size Ceramic Chip Capacitors
10/31/2001 [PC] NSFC SMT Film Chip Capacitor
08/14/2000 [PC] NMC, NMC-E
& NMC-H
SMT Ceramic Chip Capacitors
06/01/2000 [ EOL ] NIN-S SMT Chip Inductors
03/28/2000 [ EOL ] NACP SMT Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
11/11/1999 [PC] NAC_ SMT Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
08/01/1999 [PC] NAC_ SMT Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors  
06/28/1999 [PC] NAE Leaded Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
09/04/1998 [PC] NRC SMT Thick Film Chip Resistors
01/28/1998 [PC]  NRC50 & NRC100   SMT Thick Film Chip Resistors
02/12/1998 [PC] NRSZ  Leaded Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
10/03/1997 [PC] NRSNA6I4xxxxTR SMT Thick Film Chip Resistor Arrays
02/1989 [PC] All Leaded Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Leaded Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
02/1997 [PC] NRC SMT Thick Film Chip Resistors

 » OLDER DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS table and replacement guide 




END-OF-LIFE
  / P R O D U C T  D I S C O N T I N U A T I O N  N O T I C E     07/15/2008

PRODUCTS: SMT Ceramic Chip Capacitors

NIC PRODUCT SERIES:  NMC1812 Series (1812 case size)

THE FOLLOWING IS NOTICE OF THE DISCONTINUATION OF THE NMC1812X5R PART NUMBERS REFERENCED IN ATTACHED DOCUMENT:

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 15th, 2008

REASON FOR DISCONTINUATION: Development of reduced case size (1210) and decreasing demand for 1812 case size parts

REPLACEMENT - ALTERNATES: See Alternate Replacement Part Numbers shown on PDF document

Use Quick Builder for selecting replacement components: Quick Builder LINK




END-OF-LIFE
  / P R O D U C T  D I S C O N T I N U A T I O N  N O T I C E     06/31/2008

PRODUCTS: SMT Power Inductors

NIC PRODUCT SERIES:  NPIS_Q Series

THE FOLLOWING IS NOTICE THAT NPIS_Q SERIES IS BEING DISCONTINUED.

LAST ORDER DATE: JULY 01 2008

REASON FOR TERMINATION: Low productivity and poor yield

REPLACEMENT - ALTERNATE: Please consider NIN, NPI & NPIS series as replacements or alternate products: TABLE LINK

Use Quick Builder for selecting replacement components: Quick Builder LINK   

ASSISTANCE: Please contact NIC for assistance in migrating to alternate part numbers [ tpmg@niccomp.com ]




END-OF-LIFE
  / P R O D U C T  D I S C O N T I N U A T I O N  N O T I C E     06/31/2008

PRODUCTS: SMT Chip Inductors

NIC PRODUCT SERIES:  NFI Series [NFI10 (1008) NFI15 (1210) & NFI18 (1812)]

THE FOLLOWING IS NOTICE THAT THE NFI10 (1008), NFI15 (1210) and NFI18 (1812) CASE SIZES ARE BEING DISCONTINUED.

LAST ORDER DATE: JUNE 30, 2008

REASON FOR TERMINATION: Low demand

REPLACEMENT - ALTERNATE: See Alternate Replacement Part Numbers shown on PDF document

Use Quick Builder for selecting replacement components: Quick Builder LINK   

ASSISTANCE: Please contact NIC for assistance in migrating to alternate part numbers [ tpmg@niccomp.com ]




END-OF-LIFE
  / P R O D U C T  D I S C O N T I N U A T I O N  N O T I C E     06/12/2008

PRODUCTS: Radial Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

NIC PRODUCT SERIES:  NRE-WB Series

THE FOLLOWING IS NOTICE THAT NRE-WB SERIES IS BEING DISCONTINUED.

LAST ORDER DATE: JULY 31 2008

LAST DELIVERY DATE: SEPTEMBER 01 2008

REASON FOR TERMINATION: Low usage

REPLACEMENT - ALTERNATES: See Alternate Replacement Part Numbers shown on PDF document

Use Quick Builder for selecting replacement components: Quick Builder LINK



P R O D U C T   C H A N G E   N O T I C E     06/02/2008

PRODUCTS: SURFACE MOUNT SOLID ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS

NIC PRODUCT SERIES: NPC Series

THE FOLLOWING IS NOTICE REGARDING A CHANGE IN COMPONENT MARKING OF THE NPC SERIES OF SURFACE MOUNT SOLID ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS. THIS CHANGE IS COSMETIC ONLY AND HAS NO EFFECT UPON THE MECHANICAL - ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS NOR PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPONENTS.



START DATE: Feb 2008
COMPLETION DATE: October 31st, 2008

REASON FOR CHANGE: Lack of available space for marking smaller case sizes to be introduced in Q4 of 2008.

PART NUMBERS EFFECTED: All NPC part numbers




END-OF-LIFE
  / P R O D U C T  D I S C O N T I N U A T I O N  N O T I C E     05/01/2008

PRODUCTS: SURFACE MOUNT FERRITE CHIP

NIC PRODUCT SERIES: NCB SERIES

THE FOLLOWING IS NOTICE OF THE DISCONTINUATION OF THE NCB PART NUMBERS REFERENCED IN THE TABLE BELOW.

LAST ORDER DATE: May 1, 2008

REASON FOR DISCONTINUATION: DECREASED DEMAND

 Discontinued
 Part Number
Thickness
Maximum
Current
Rating
 DC Resistance  Replacement
 Part Number
Thickness
Maximum
Current
Rating
 DC Resistance
NCB1206E600TR020F  1.8mm 200mA  0.5 ohm NCB1206B600TR040F  1.3mm 400mA  0.15 ohm
NCB1206E700TR020F  1.8mm 200mA  0.5 ohm NCB1206B700TR050F  1.3mm 500mA  0.15 ohm



END-OF-LIFE
  / P R O D U C T  D I S C O N T I N U A T I O N  N O T I C E     04/18/2008

PRODUCTS: Radial Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

NIC PRODUCT SERIES:  NRSJ Series

THE FOLLOWING IS NOTICE THAT NRSJ VALUES (LIST ON PDF DOCUMENT) ARE BEING DISCONTINUED.

LAST ORDER DATE FOR THESE VALUES IS JUNE 01 2008

LAST DELIVERY DATE SEPTEMBER 01 2008

REASON FOR TERMINATION: Low usage

REPLACEMENT - ALTERNATES: See Alternate Replacement Part Numbers shown on PDF document

Use Quick Builder for selecting replacement components: Quick Builder LINK




END-OF-LIFE
  / P R O D U C T  D I S C O N T I N U A T I O N  N O T I C E     04/17/2008

PRODUCTS: Subminiature Radial Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

NIC PRODUCT SERIES:  NSR, NSRN, NSRW and NSRZ Series

THE FOLLOWING IS NOTICE THAT 3x5mm, 4x5mm AND 5x5mm CASE SIZES IN THE NSR, NSRN, NSRW AND NSRZ SERIES ARE BEING DISCONTINUED.

LAST ORDER DATE IS OCTOBER 01, 2008

LAST DELIVERY DATE IS DECEMBER 01, 2008

REASON FOR DISCONTINUATION: Age and low utility of production equipment

REPLACEMENT - ALTERNATES: See Alternate Series shown on PDF document

Use Quick Builder for selecting replacement components: Quick Builder LINK




END-OF-LIFE
  / P R O D U C T  D I S C O N T I N U A T I O N  N O T I C E     08/15/2007

PRODUCTS: Thin Film Current Sensing Chip Resistors

NIC PRODUCT SERIES: NCSH

THE FOLLOWING IS NOTICE OF DISCONTINUE OF NCSH SERIES

DISCONTINUATION DATE: AUGUST 15, 2007

PART NUMBERS EFFECTED: ALL PART NUMBERS IN NCSH SERIES

REASON FOR DISCONTINUATION: Non-competitive
 
REPLACEMENT - ALTERNATES: See Current Sensing Resistors

P R O D U C T   C H A N G E   N O T I C E      07/31/2007     

DATE OF NOTICE: July 31, 2007

PRODUCT AFFECTED: SMT Shielded Power Inductors

NIC PART NUMBERS: NPIS27HxxxMTRF

DESC: Please be advised the following is notice of product change impacting the above reference NIC part numbers.

CHANGE: Packaging Quantity Change from 400-pieces per reel to 450-pieces per reel

REASON FOR CHANGE: Improvement in packaging density

DATE INSTITUTED: September 01, 2007



END-OF-LIFE
  / P R O D U C T  D I S C O N T I N U A T I O N  N O T I C E     04/13/2007      
 
PRODUCTS: STACKED FILM SMT CHIP CAPACITOR

NIC PRODUCT SERIES: NSFC

THE FOLLOWING IS NOTICE THAT NIC WILL DISCONTINUE PRODUCTION OF NSFC SERIES - STACKED FILM SMT CHIP CAPACITORS

LAST ORDER DATE: SEPT. 30, 2007

LAST DELIVERY DATE: DEC. 31ST, 2007

DISCONTINUATION DATE: DEC. 31ST, 2007

PART NUMBERS EFFECTED: ALL PART NUMBERS IN NSFC SERIES

REASON FOR DISCONTINUATION: DECREASING REQUIREMENTS AND LOWER REFLOW SOLDER HEAT RATING THAN REPLACEMENT
 
REPLACEMENT - ALTERNATES: See PDF Table

PREPARED BY: TPMG - NIC COMPONENTS CORP [ tpmg@niccomp.com ]



END-OF-LIFE
  / P R O D U C T  D I S C O N T I N U A T I O N  N O T I C E   
  09/15/2006      

PRODUCTS: Surface Mount Hybrid Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

NIC PRODUCT SERIES: NSPE Series

THE FOLLOWING IS NOTICE OF THE DISCONTINUATION OF 16VDC RATED NSPE SERIES SURFACE MOUNT HYBRID CAPACITORS

EFFECTIVE DATE: September 15, 2006

REASON FOR CHANGE: Parts cannot meet requirements of Pb-free reflow soldering temperatures

DISCONTINUED NSPE PART NUMBERS:

  • NSPE220M16V6.3X6.3TR13F
  • NSPE470M16V8X10.8TR13F
  • NSPE101M16V8X10.8TR13F
  • NSPE151M16V10X10.8TR13F

    NOTE: All other NSPE part numbers continue to be available

    + Contact NIC for assistance in migrating to alternate part numbers [ http://www.niccomp.com/sales/contacts.asp ]

    Use Quick Builder for selecting replacement components: Quick Builder LINK


  • END-OF-LIFE
      / P R O D U C T  D I S C O N T I N U A T I O N  N O T I C E   
      07/10/2006      

    REF: NRN series of leaded resistor networks (SIP format)

    PRODUCT SERIES: NRN

    NOTICE DATE: July 10, 2006

    LAST ORDER DATE: August 01, 2006

    SUB: Above referenced product series is discontinued.

    REASON FOR DISCONTINUATION:
    Reduced requirements from market. Transition by users to SMT version (NRSN series)

    REPLACEMENT - ALTERNATE:
    Suggested replacement with SMT format version http://www.niccomp.com/Catalog/NRSN.pdf 

    + Contact NIC for assistance in migrating to alternate part numbers [ http://www.niccomp.com/sales/contacts.asp ]



    END-OF-LIFE
      / P R O D U C T  D I S C O N T I N U A T I O N  N O T I C E   
      03/24/2006      

    Product Affected: Molded Case SMT Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

    PRODUCT SERIES: 
    NACM

    NOTICE DATE: March 24, 2006

    LAST ORDER DATE: March 24, 2006

    SUB: Above referenced product series is discontinued.

    REASON FOR DISCONTINUATION:
    Non-competitive against V-Chip format versions Product - Series Selection Guide

    REPLACEMENT - ALTERNATE:
    Replace NACM with V-Chip format versions Product - Series Selection Guide 

    + Contact NIC for assistance in migrating to alternate part numbers [Link]

    Use Quick Builder for selecting replacement components: Quick Builder LINK


    P R O D U C T   C H A N G E   N O T I C E     02/17/2006     

    Product Affected: Multiple Series (see table)

    Effective: March 31, 2006

    Change: Legacy part numbers for NIC product series listed below will have completed transition to Pb-Free finish on terminals - terminations.

    Reason: To provide universal format, forward (Pb-Free soldering) and backward (Sn-Pb soldering) compatible terminal finish.
     
    NIC SERIES: Type Pb-Free Finish
    NAM LDD Film Capacitors Pure Sn
    NAP LDD Film Capacitors Pure Sn
    NCA SMT Ceramic Capacitor Arrays Pure Sn
    NCB SMT Ferrite Chip Beads Pure Sn
    NCB-H SMT Ferrite Chip Beads Pure Sn
    NCD LDD Ceramic Disc Capacitors Pure Sn
    NCF LDD Carbon Film Resistors Pure Sn
    NCM LDD Ceramic Mono Capacitors Pure Sn
    NCMA LDD Ceramic Mono Capacitors Pure Sn
    NDTM LDD Tantalum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NEM LDD Film Capacitors Pure Sn
    NIN SMT Chip Inductors See Table
    NIN-H    SMT Chip Inductors See Table
    NIS SMT Chip Inductors See Table
    NLE LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NLE-L LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NLE-S LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NMC NPO SMT Ceramic Chip Capacitors Pure Sn
    NMC X7R SMT Ceramic Chip Capacitors Pure Sn
    NMC X5R SMT Ceramic Chip Capacitors Pure Sn
    NMC Y5V SMT Ceramic Chip Capacitors Pure Sn
    NMC-L  SMT Ceramic Chip Capacitors Pure Sn
    NMC-H SMT Ceramic Chip Capacitors Pure Sn
    NMC-M   SMT Ceramic Chip Capacitors Pure Sn
    NML    SMT Chip Inductors Pure Sn
    NMO LDD Metal Oxide Film Resistors Pure Sn
    NMR LDD Metal Film Resistors Pure Sn
    NNR LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NPRM LDD Film Capacitors Pure Sn
    NPTM LDD Film Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRBX LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRC SMT Thick Film Chip Resistors Pure Sn
    NRCE   SMT Thick Film Chip Resistors Pure Sn
    NRD SMT Diodes Pure Sn
    NRE-H LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRE-HL LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRE-HW LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NREL LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRE-LS LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRE-LW LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRE-S LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRE-SN LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRE-SW LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRE-SX LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRE-WB LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRE-WX LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRGB LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRLF LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRLFW LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRLM LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRLMW LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRLR LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRLRW LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRM LDD Film Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRM-S LDD Film Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRN LDD Resistor Arrays Pure Sn
    NRP LDD Film Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRSA LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRSG   LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRSH LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRSJ   LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRSK   LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRSN SMT Thick Film Chip Resistor Arrays Pure Sn
    NRSS LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRSX     LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRSY LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRSZ LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRSZC LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRWA LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRWP LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRWS LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRWY LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NRWX LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NSD SMT Diodes Pure Sn
    NSFC SMT Film Chip Capacitors See Table
    NSHC SMT Film Chip Capacitors See Table
    NSP SMT  Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NSPC SMT Film Chip Capacitors See Table
    NSPU SMT Film Chip Capacitors See Table
    NSR LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NSRN LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NSRW LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NSRZ LDD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Pure Sn
    NSWC SMT Film Chip Capacitors See Table 
    NTM LDD Film Capacitors Pure Sn
    NVS SMT Varistors Pure Sn
    NZO  LDD Zero-Ohm Resistors Pure Sn
    Note: For RoHS compliant versions [compliance to all 6 RoHS hazardous material limits] of
    these products, add part number suffix "F" ...  Example: NxxxxxxxxxxxF

    END-OF-LIFE  / P R O D U C T  D I S C O N T I N U A T I O N  N O T I C E     11/01/2005     

    Product Affected: Screw Terminal Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

    PRODUCT SERIES: 
    NSTE & NSTEW

    NOTICE DATE: November 01, 2005

    LAST ORDER DATE: November 01, 2005

    LAST SHIPMENT DATE: December 30, 2005

    SUB: Above referenced product series is discontinued.

    REASON FOR DISCONTINUATION:
    Non-competitive in low voltage and limited load life ratings.

    REPLACEMENT - ALTERNATE:
    Replacement with newly released, longer life (5000 hour) NSTL and NSTLW series; with focus upon high voltage 350VDC ~ 450VDC ratings

    Replacements / Alternates:  
    +
    NSTL series (+85°) Screw Terminal Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
    + NSTLW series (+105°) Screw Terminal Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

    + Contact NIC for assistance in migrating to alternate part numbers [Link]

    END-OF-LIFE  / P R O D U C T  D I S C O N T I N U A T I O N  N O T I C E     06/10/2005      

    Product Affected: SMT Negative Temperature Coefficient Thermistors

    PRODUCT SERIES: 
    NTHC

    P/Ns AFFECTED: All NTHC part numbers

    Please be advised that the following is notice that NIC will discontinue NTHC series, negative temperature coefficient thermistors.
     
    PRODUCTS: Surface Mount Chip Thermistors

    REASON FOR CHANGE: Addition of a new series with a broader range of values and beta combinations (
    NCTSeries)

    REASON FOR DISCONTINUATION:
    Replaced by lower cost - smaller size - profile version (NCT Series).

    Replacements / Alternates:  
    +
    NCT series - NTC Chip Thermistors (Lower Cost and Reduced Size) NCT Series Data Sheet

    + Contact NIC for assistance in migrating to alternate part numbers [Link]

    END-OF-LIFE  / P R O D U C T  D I S C O N T I N U A T I O N  N O T I C E     06/21/2005      

    Product Affected: SMT V-Chip Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

    PRODUCT SERIES: 
    NACHL

    P/Ns AFFECTED: All NACHL part numbers

    Please be advised that the following is notice that NIC will discontinue NACHL series surface mount aluminum electrolytic capacitors.
     
    NIC will accept last orders until June 31, 2005.

    Last delivery will not be beyond September 1st, 2005.  

    REASON FOR DISCONTINUATION:
    Non-compatible with "SAC" (Pb-Free) soldering. NACHL is discontinued and replaced by NACC series.

    Replacements / Alternates:  
    +
    NACC series - SMT V-Chip Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
     
    + Contact NIC for assistance in migrating to alternate part numbers [Link]

    P R O D U C T   C H A N G E   N O T I C E     06/01/2005        

    Sub: Specification and Part Number Change 

    Products Affected:
    NCB & NCB-H Ferrite Chip Beads  

    The following is notice of part number and specification change (See PDF)  for the NCB series of surface mount ferrite chip beads effective June 01, 2005.


    REASON FOR CHANGE: Add DCI current rating designation to the part number for component identification

    THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXAMPLE OF THE OLD PART NUMBER VERSUS NEW PART NUMBERING SYSTEMS:
    Old Part Number  New Part Number  Explanation
    NCB0603R300TRF  NCB0603R300TR070F  “070” suffix denotes 700mA current rating
    NCB-H1206B151TRF  NCB-H1206B151TR200F  “200” suffix denotes 2000mA current rating


    END-OF-LIFE  / P R O D U C T  D I S C O N T I N U A T I O N  N O T I C E     1/01/2005     

    Product Affected: Low Profile SMT Ceramic Chip Capacitors

    PRODUCT SERIES:  NMC-E

    P/Ns AFFECTED: All NMC-E part numbers

    Please be advised that the following is notice that NIC will discontinue low profile NMC-E series surface mount ceramic chip capacitors (MLCCs) .
     
    NIC will accept last orders until March 31, 2005.

    Last delivery will not be beyond June 1st, 2005.  

    REASON FOR DISCONTINUATION:
    Declining requirements. End users typically migrate to smaller size - low profile alternates (i.e. 0603, 0402, 0201, etc.)

    Replacements / Alternates:  
    + NMC Series (MLCCs) products are available in low profile format
     
    + Contact NIC for assistance in migrating to alternate NMC part numbers [Link]

    P R O D U C T   C H A N G E   N O T I C E     11/01/2004    

    Sub: Specification and Part Number Change 

    Products Affected:
    NPI84 Series  - SMT Power Inductors  

    The following is notice of part number and specification change (See PDF)  for the NPI84 series of surface mount power inductors effective November 1st, 2004.


    REASON FOR PCN: Notify customers of the change in part number in order to bring NPI84 series into conformance with the part number system of the expanded NPI and NPIS series of power inductors and identify changes in component specification characteristics (See PDF).


    END-OF-LIFE  / D I S C O N T I N U E D   P R O D U C T   N O T I C E     11/01/2004   

    Sub: Discontinued Items 

    Products Affected: SMT V-Chip & Radial Leaded Solid Electrolyte Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

    NIC PRODUCT SERIES: NSPZ & NSPZR

    Please be advised that the following is notice that NIC will discontinue production of the NSPZ & NSPZR series Of SMT V-Chip & Radial Leaded Solid Electrolyte Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors as of November 1, 2004.

    DISCONTINUATION DATE: November 1, 2004

    LAST ORDER DATE: February 1, 2005

    LAST DELIVERY DATE: April 1, 2005

    PART NUMBERS EFFECTED: NSPZxxxxxxxx & NSPZRxxxxxxxx

    REASON FOR DISCONTINUATION: NON-COMPETITIVE 
     
    NSPZ SMT V-Chip REPLACEMENTS / ALTERNATES:
    NPC & NSP – Flat Chip Solid Polymer Electrolyte Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
    • Reduced Size alternate to NSPZ style
    • Solid Polymer Electrolyte Construction for Ultra-Low ESR, High RCR and Long Life at high temperatures
    • Lower Unit Cost
    NSPE - SMT V-Chip Hybrid Electrolyte Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
    • Same format and sizes V-Chip construction
    • Lower Unit Cost
    NSPZR Radial Leaded REPLACEMENTS / ALTERNATES:
    NRSZ, NRSY, NRSX, NRSG, NRSJ, NRSK - Radial Leaded Low ESR Liquid Electrolyte Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
    • Same format and sizes radial leaded construction
    • Lower Unit Cost


    END-OF-LIFE  / D I S C O N T I N U E D   P R O D U C T   N O T I C E     11/01/2004   

    Sub: Discontinued Items 

    Products Affected: Radial Leaded Hybrid Electrolyte Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

    NIC PRODUCT SERIES: NSPER

    Please be advised that the following is notice that NIC will discontinue production of the NSPER series of Radial Leaded Hybrid Electrolyte Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors as of November 1, 2004.

    DISCONTINUATION DATE: November 1, 2004

    LAST ORDER DATE: February 1, 2005

    LAST DELIVERY DATE: April 1, 2005

    PART NUMBERS EFFECTED: NSPERxxxxxxx

    REASON FOR DISCONTINUATION: NON-COMPETITIVE
     
    NSPER REPLACEMENTS / ALTERNATES:
    NSPE - SMT V-Chip Hybrid Electrolyte Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
    • Same hybrid electrolyte – low ESR – high RCR construction
    • Lower Unit Cost

    NRSZ, NRSY, NRSX, NRSG, NRSJ, NRSK - Radial Leaded Low ESR Liquid Electrolyte Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
    • Same format and sizes radial leaded construction
    • Lower Unit Cost


    P R O D U C T   C H A N G E   N O T I C E     10/2004       

    Sub: Standard Part Number Change 

    Products Affected: All NIC Product Series  


    Web-based Guideline
     PDF Document  Guideline (6 pages) 

    REASON FOR CHANGE: To identify RoHS compliant material
     


    END-OF-LIFE  / D I S C O N T I N U E D   P R O D U C T   N O T I C E     05/28/2004   

    Sub: Discontinued Items 

    Products Affected: SMT V-Chip Solid Electrolyte Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors  

    NIC PRODUCT SERIES: NSPV

    Please be advised that the following is notice that NIC will discontinue production of the NSPV series Of SMT V-Chip Solid Electrolyte Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors as of Oct 29th, 2004.

    EFFECTIVE DATE: May 28th, 2004

    LAST ORDER DATE: Dec 31st 2004

    LAST DELIVERY DATE: April 30th , 2005

    PART NUMBERS EFFECTED: NSPVxxxxxxxxxx

    REASON FOR DISCONTINUATION: NON-COMPETITIVE 
     
    NSPV SMT V-Chip REPLACEMENTS / ALTERNATES:
    NSP – Flat Chip Solid Polymer Electrolyte Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
    • Reduced Size alternate to NSPZ style
    • Solid Polymer Electrolyte Construction for Ultra-Low ESR , High RCR and Long Life at high temperatures
    NSPE - SMT V-Chip Hybrid Electrolyte Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
    • Same format and sizes V-Chip construction
    • Lower Unit Cost


    END-OF-LIFE  / D I S C O N T I N U E D   P R O D U C T   N O T I C E     03/01/2004 

    PRODUCTS: Wire-Wound SMT Chip Inductors

    NIC PRODUCT SERIES: NIN-HK

    Please be advised that the following is notice that NIC will discontinue production of 0402 Size NIN-HK series of Wirewound Chip Inductors as of March 1st, 2004.

    DISCONTINUATION DATE: March 1st, 2004
    LAST ORDER DATE: June 1st, 2004
    LAST DELIVERY DATE: September 1st, 2004

    PART NUMBERS EFFECTED:
    NIN-HK (0402) PART NUMBERS 
    [THIS NOTICE EXCLUDES NIN-HJ (0603) NIN-HD (0805) AND NIN-HC (1008) WHICH CONTINUE AVAILABILITY]
    [NOTE: THE NIN-FC, NC, PC, FA, NA, PA AND FB SERIES ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS CHANGE]

    REASON FOR DISCONTINUATION:
    DECLINING REQUIREMENTS
    NIC OFFERS P/N: NML04 (0402) and P/N: NTR04 (0402) AS ALTERNATE - REPLACEMENT DEVICES


    P R O D U C T   C H A N G E   N O T I C E     11/26/2003      

    Sub: Dimensional Change 

    Products Affected: High Voltage Ceramic Disc Capacitors   


    NIC PRODUCT SERIES:
    NCD

    Please be advised that the following is notice of DIMENSIONAL CHANGES of the NCD HIGH VOLTAGE CERAMIC DISC CAPACITORS
    part numbers shown in the table on above pdf document 

    EFFECTIVE DATE: November 26, 2003

    PART NUMBERS EFFECTED: See table on above pdf document

    REASON FOR CHANGE: In order to meet the withstanding voltage specifications
      
     


    END-OF-LIFE  / D I S C O N T I N U E D   P R O D U C T   N O T I C E     11/26/2003       

    Sub: Discontinued Items 

    Products Affected: High Voltage Ceramic Disc Capacitors

    NIC PRODUCT SERIES: NCD

    Please be advised that the following is notice of DISCONTINUED PART NUMBERS of the NCD HIGH VOLTAGE CERAMIC DISC CAPACITORS
    Three part numbers are discontinued, as shown (Highlighted Items) on the above pdf document 

    EFFECTIVE DATE: November 26, 2003

    PART NUMBERS EFFECTED: 
     P/N: NCD332_10KVY5P [3300pF, 10KVDC]
     P/N: NCD472_10KVY5P [4700pF, 10KVDC]
     P/N: NCD103_5KVZ5U [10,000pF, 5KVDC]


    P R O D U C T   C H A N G E   N O T I C E     9/08/2003     

    Sub: SRF & DCR Specification Improvements & Values Added

    NIC PRODUCT SERIES:
    NIS

    Products Affected: 0201 Size Chip Inductors  

    Description of Change: 
    + SRF & DCR Specifications on 1 ~ 22nH Values improved
    + New Values: 1.0nH, 1.2nH, 1.5nH, 120nH, 150nH, 180nH and 220nH Added


    END-OF-LIFE  / D I S C O N T I N U E D   P R O D U C T   N O T I C E     8/13/2003 

    PRODUCTS: SURFACE MOUNT MOLDED CASE FILM CAPACITORS

    NIC PRODUCT SERIES: NFC

    Please be advised that the following is notice that NIC will discontinue production of the NFC series of SURFACE MOUNT FILM
    CAPACITORS as of August 12, 2003.

    DISCONTINUATION DATE: August 12, 2003 
    LAST ORDER DATE: August 12, 2003 
    LAST DELIVERY DATE: September 15, 2003
     
    PART NUMBERS EFFECTED: ALL NFC PART NUMBERS
     
    REASON FOR DISCONTINUATION: 
    DECLINING REQUIREMENTS OF THE NFC SERIES AND MIGRATION OF USERS TO OTHER FILM CHIP PRODUCTS IN SAME OR REDUCED SIZES

    ALTERNATES - REPLACEMENT PARTS:

    NFC PART CAPACITIANCE VOLTAGE CASE SIZE POSSIBLE CAPACITANCE VOLTAGE CASE SIZE
    NUMBER VALUE (VDC) (L x W x H mm) ALTERNATE VALUE (VDC) (L x W x H mm)
    NFC683_63 0.068uF 63