Stage 1
Active
In this stage product is actively sold and available as standard product in the current Siemens catalogues.
Examples: S7-1200/1500, HMI Comfort Panels, SINAMICS G.
Stage 2
Phase-Out
Product’s availability under phase-out (maturity) stage (10 years) cannot be guaranteed. The following constellation could happen
Product is available as NEW part as long as stock is still available.
Product is available as NEW part as long as stock is still available.
Product is only available as REFURBISHED part.
Product is only available on one-to-one EXCHANGE.
Product can only be REPAIRED.
Examples: S7-200, x77 Generation HMI Panels (e.g. MP377/MP277, etc), Masterdrives, SIMOREG.
Stage 3
Discontinued
In this stage spare part is no longer available from Siemens nor will Siemens offer any repair or technical support on the discontinued product.
Examples: SIMATIC S5, SIMATIC C7, SIMATIC M7, x70 Generation HMI Panels (e.g. TP/OP 270, OP170B, etc).
What drives maturing a Product?
Component obsolescence (e.g. Semiconductor technology advancements)
Software changes (e.g. DOS, Windows)
Technology trends (e.g. PROFINET, IT technology, new standard).
