Alternate Source

• Cross the part to other supplier; multiple sourcing strategy to address lead time & flexibility
• Change the Epson crystal to other brand part cost saving 30%
• Change the MCU supplier to direct manufacture and bander together with other project . Part cost saving 17%

Part Obsolescence Resolution

• Footprint conversation for EOL part
• Footprint conversion for logic IC
• Part solution redesign
• Change the resonator to crystal                                  

Redesign Solution

• Redesign the solution and maintain the customer functionality spec
• Use the wireless MCU to replace the Bluetooth module + MCU. Cost saving 30% compare original design
• Change the MCU and redesign. Cost saving 35% compare with original design