Microchip Frequency and Time Systems

January 29, 2021

Product Discontinuance Notification Bulletin and Last Time Buy

Subject: Manufacture Discontinuance and Last Time Buy of “TSC 5120A”

products

Description:
Microchip Frequency and Time Systems (FTS) (formerly Symmetricom® and
Microsemi) is discontinuing the TSC 5120A product family. Unless stated otherwise in
your contract, the last time buy period will be until 12/30/2021. Quantities are limited;
interested customers should place their orders as soon as possible. Customers are
advised to migrate to the 53100A Phase Noise Analyzer. There is no Last Time Buy for
extended service contracts.

Replacement Parts:
Please see third column in table.

Last Order Date:

Please see fourth column of table.

Last Shipment Date:

Please see sixth column of table.

Products Affected by this Discontinuance (continued on next page):

Last Time
Discontinued Suggested Last Ship
Description Order for MD EOL
Part number Replacement Product Date
product
Phase Noise Test Set 53100A
TSC 5120A 12/30/2021 1/1/2022 4/1/2022 4/2/2023
(30MHz) (p/n 090-53100-000)
Phase Noise Test Set
TSC 5120A -01 n/a 12/30/2021 1/1/2022 4/1/2022 4/2/2023
w/ Int Ref (30MHz)
OPT-
TESTSET- Rackmount Tray Kit n/a 12/30/2021 1/1/2022 4/1/2022 4/2/2023
RACKMT
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 Last Time
Discontinued Suggested Last Ship
Description Order for MD EOL
Part number Replacement Product Date
product
OPT-
Black Transport Case
TESTSET- n/a 12/30/2021 1/1/2022 4/1/2022 4/2/2023
for Symm Test Sets
CASE
5120A_FW_UP 5120A Firmware
n/a 12/30/2021 1/1/2022 4/1/2022 4/2/2023
GRADE Upgrade

Definitions
Manufacture Discontinuance (MD): MD means product will no longer be
manufactured or available for sale beginning with the date specified above.

Last Time Order Date: Orders for this product must be received by this date.

End of Life (EOL): EOL means product will no longer be repaired or serviced except if
under an extended coverage service contract.

Support Policy

Repair services will be available on a repair or replacement basis during the

warranty/contract period. In the event of parts or component obsolescence, repairs will
be made on a best effort basis until the end of life. All other service options (telephone
technical support, training, etc.) are available from Microchip Frequency and Time
Systems’ service and support organization on a contract or case-by-case basis.
Interested customers should contact the Microsemi Frequency and Time Division to
check a product’s eligibility for services and any applicable terms.

If you have any questions regarding this letter or would like to inquire about other
product support services (e.g. Installation, Telephone Technical Support, Maintenance,
Training, etc.) please contact our Customer Assistance Center at 1-888-367-7966 (Toll
Free) or 1-408-428-7907, your Sales Representative, or our website :
http://www.microsemi.com/products/timing-synchronization-systems/timing-
synchronization-systems-support

For inquiries about the maintenance and/or warranty status of your product and to
obtain a quotation for ongoing support coverage, please email :
SJO-FTD.Contracts@microchip.com.
Microchip Frequency and Time Systems is highly committed to the Frequency & Time
Systems technology market and the customers we serve. We thank you for your
understanding and look forward to serving you in future.

Regards,

Microchip Frequency and Time Systems

Any projected dates in this notification are based on the most current product
information at the time this PDN is being issued, but they may change due to
unforeseen circumstances. For the latest schedule and any other information, please
contact your local Microchip Sales Office, the factory contact shown above, or your local
distributor.

This PDN is confidential and proprietary information of Microchip and is intended only
for distribution by Microchip to its customers, for customers’ use only. It must not be
copied or provided to any third party without Microchip’s prior written consent.

Microchip Corporate Office 800-07771-000 rev. A 1/29/21

2355 W. Chandler Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85224

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