Our customers depend on our test and measurement equipment and we depend on GDCA for their obsolescence management expertise. They have proven over the years that with some planning, you can work around obsolescence.”

Bernard Ressler
Director of Materials

Measurement and Test Equipment

Customer: Anritsu Corporation
Website: http://www.anritsu.com
Application: Vector Network Analyzer
GDCA Product: VME 162PA-344SE
Original Manufacturer: Motorola Corporation
Original End-of-Life: 2004

Anritsu offers a complete range of test and measurement equipment for the optical communications industry including R&D, production, installation, monitoring, and manufacturing. Anritsu is a recognized leader in high-speed optical technology offerings and field test solutions.

In 2004, Anritsu was faced with a Last-Time-Buy notice for a key SBC in their Vector Network Analyzer. Rather than redesign and re-qualify new components, Anritsu was able to use GDCA to extend the supply and repair of the board to keep the production line moving.

Since 2005, GDCA has supplied Anritsu with the VME 162PA-344SE as well as a Product Support Assurance agreement to monitor the health of the board through the years.