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Obsolete Component Replacement

Don't scrap your design. We find exact pin-to-pin replacements for discontinued, end-of-life, and obsolete electronic components — saving you the time and cost of a full PCB redesign.

The Obsolescence Problem — and Why It's Getting Worse

Electronic components are being discontinued faster than ever. Manufacturers retire products every 18–24 months. For engineers and procurement teams running long-life designs in aerospace, defence, medical, and industrial equipment, this creates a painful choice: find a compatible replacement, or fund an expensive PCB redesign. We solve the first option — quickly, reliably, and at a fraction of the cost of a redesign.

How We Find Your Replacement

A proven four-step process refined over 22 years of sourcing obsolete components across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America.

1

Submit Your Part

Send us the original part number, manufacturer, and any critical specs — voltage, current, package, pinout, operating temperature. Even a datasheet photo helps.

2

Technical Analysis

Our team analyses the original component's electrical and mechanical specifications in detail — identifying every parameter that must be matched for a pin-to-pin replacement.

3

Global Sourcing

We search our network of global OEMs, authorized distributors, and specialist suppliers across Europe, US, and Asia — identifying validated alternatives that match your spec precisely.

4

Verified Supply

We confirm authenticity, check compliance, and supply the replacement — with full documentation. You get a drop-in solution, not a compromise.

Component Categories We Specialise In

While we handle many component types, these four are our deepest areas of expertise — built over two decades of sourcing for aerospace, defence, and industrial clients.

Hermetically Sealed Relays

MIL-spec · Aerospace · Defence

Hermetically sealed relays are critical switching components in aerospace, defence, and high-reliability industrial systems. Their metal-to-glass sealed construction protects internal contacts from moisture, contaminants, and extreme pressure — making them irreplaceable in environments where standard relays fail. When an original relay goes obsolete, finding a certified pin-to-pin replacement is critical to avoiding costly redesigns.

  • MIL-PRF-39016, MIL-R-6106 rated replacements
  • DPDT, SPDT, DPST configurations
  • Coil voltages: 5V to 115VAC
  • Operating temp: -65°C to +125°C
  • ARS Italy authorized supply for new equivalents
  • Glass-to-metal sealed feedthroughs
Our #1 Speciality — 22 Years Experience

Hermetically Sealed Sensors

Pressure · Temperature · Position

Hermetically sealed sensors are used in medical equipment, industrial process control, and defence platforms where measurement accuracy under harsh conditions is mandatory. Like hermetic relays, their sealed construction prevents moisture ingress and contamination — critical in pressurised, underwater, or chemically aggressive environments. Sourcing a pin-compatible replacement for a discontinued hermetic sensor requires deep technical knowledge of transducer characteristics.

  • Pressure, temperature, humidity, position types
  • TO-8 and TO-39 metal can packages
  • Wide operating range: -55°C to +150°C
  • Medical, industrial and defence grades
  • Output: analogue, digital, I²C, SPI
  • Pin-for-pin footprint matching
Deep Expertise in Hermetic Sensor Replacement

Industrial Displays

LCD · TFT · OLED · Character

Display modules are among the most frequently obsoleted components in long-life industrial equipment. Panel manufacturers retire products regularly, leaving equipment manufacturers scrambling for compatible replacements. As an authorized Winstar and Chimei Innolux distributor, we are exceptionally well-placed to find current-production equivalents for obsolete LCD, TFT, and character display modules — often with better performance than the original.

  • Character LCD: 8×1 to 40×4 formats
  • Graphic LCD: monochrome and grey-scale
  • TFT colour: 1.8" to 10.4"
  • OLED: low-power, high-contrast replacements
  • Matching connector type and pinout
  • Same or equivalent backlight driver circuit
Authorized Winstar & Innolux Distributor

Storage Batteries

Industrial · Medical · Backup Power

Industrial and medical equipment often specifies batteries that have since been discontinued or had their chemistry updated. Substituting an incorrect battery risks safety failures, reduced performance, or regulatory non-compliance — particularly in medical devices. As an authorized Panasonic preferred sales channel, we supply direct OEM batteries and can cross-reference obsolete battery types to current-production equivalents with identical electrical and dimensional specifications.

  • Lithium coin cells (CR series)
  • Li-ion rechargeable packs
  • VRLA sealed lead-acid
  • NiMH industrial cells
  • Medical device battery compliance
  • 100% authentic — no grey market
Panasonic Preferred Sales Channel

Why Engineers & Procurement Teams Choose Pulse Tech

22 Years of Sourcing Experience

Since 2002, we have built deep relationships with OEMs and specialist distributors globally. We know where to look — and more importantly, who to call — when a part is hard to find.

Authenticity Guaranteed

Every component we supply comes through verified, legitimate channels. We never source from grey-market traders. Counterfeit parts are a safety risk we take seriously — especially in aerospace and medical.

True Pin-to-Pin Matching

We don't just find something "similar." Our technical team validates electrical specs, pinout, footprint, and operating range — so the replacement works without any redesign on your side.

Global Sourcing Network

Our sourcing reach extends across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific — giving us access to OEMs and specialist distributors that most local suppliers cannot reach.

Local Singapore Stock

For common replacement types, we hold local inventory in our Singapore warehouse — enabling fast dispatch when your production line cannot wait weeks for an international shipment.

Full Documentation

We supply replacement components with full datasheets, compliance certificates, and traceability documentation — essential for regulated industries like medical devices and aerospace.

Common Questions

How long does it take to find a replacement?

For common component categories like hermetic relays and displays, we typically respond with a qualified replacement option within 2–5 business days. Complex or highly specialised components may take longer depending on global availability. We always communicate our progress openly throughout the process.

What information do I need to provide?

At minimum: the original manufacturer name and part number. Additional information that helps us find a better match faster: the original datasheet, key electrical specifications (voltage, current, resistance, operating temperature), the application it's used in, and whether form factor / pinout is critical or flexible.

Do you guarantee the replacement will work in my design?

We validate specifications as rigorously as possible and always supply full documentation for engineering review. However, the final validation in your specific circuit or system should always be done by your engineering team before full production. We strongly recommend a sample evaluation before placing a production order.

Can you source replacements for very old, pre-1990s components?

Yes — this is actually a common request in aerospace and defence, where equipment has decades-long service lives. We have sourced replacements for components dating back to the 1970s and 1980s. In some cases we work directly with specialist European and US manufacturers to produce a custom equivalent when a standard replacement no longer exists.

What is a hermetically sealed relay and why is it hard to replace?

A hermetically sealed relay is a high-reliability electromagnetic switch enclosed in a metal can with glass-to-metal sealed feedthrough pins. The hermetic seal prevents moisture, gas, and contaminants from affecting the internal contacts — critical in aerospace, defence, and medical applications. They are hard to replace because the replacement must match the original's coil voltage, contact configuration, contact rating, pinout, package size, and operating temperature — all within MIL-spec tolerances. We specialise in exactly this.

Do you charge for the sourcing search?

No. The initial search and technical consultation is complimentary. You only pay when you place an order for the replacement components. We believe in earning your business through results, not charging for enquiries.

Have an Obsolete Part?

Send us the part number and we'll get to work. No consultation fee, no obligation — just experienced, honest sourcing by a team that has been doing this since 2002.