Passive Component Lead-Time Survey; 9/16/2009
1.

Are you experiencing extended lead-times for capacitors, resistors, inductors or circuit protection components?
Yes, we are experiencing extended lead-times for all or some of these products
No, we are experiencing no extended lead-times
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2.

Which passive component product lines are experiencing the longest lead-times?
Capacitors
Resistors
Inductors
Circuit Protection Components
All of the above
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3.

In the capacitor commodity group, which products have the longest lead-times?
Ceramic Capacitors
Tantalum Capacitors
Aluminum Capacitors
Paper & Plastic Capacitors
Other Capacitors (EDLC, Niobium, Glass)
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4.

In the resistor commodity group, which products are experiencing the longest lead times?
Thick film chip resistors
Multichip resistor arrays
Axial and radial leaded resistors
Thin film chip resistors
Resistor Networks (SIP, DIP, IPD)
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5.

In the inductor commodity group, which products are experiencing the longest lead times?
Ferrite bead and bead arrays
Multilayered chip inductors/chip coils
Axial and radial leaded inductors
SMD wirewound inductors
Ferrite cores
All of the above
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6.

In the circuit protection components commodity group, which products are experiencing the longest lead-times?
Metal oxide varistors
Silicon TVS diodes (Zener, SAD)
PTC Thermistors
Electronic Fuses (Blade, Cartridge, Chip)
Thyristors
Other overvoltage or overcurrent protection components
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7.

If you are experiencing longer lead times, why do you believe this is happening?
Raw material shortages
Not enough manufacturing personnel due to 2008 and 2009 lay-offs
Business is now based upon just-in-time delivery with no inventory buffers
Other reasons- comments below
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8.

Are you experiencing price increases due to extended lead-times?
No, prices continue to decline regardless of extended lead-times
Yes, prices are increasing and we are paying more to get parts on time
Prices remain stable regardless of extended lead-times
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9.

Do you expect lead-times for passive components to stretch out even further in the October-December quarter?
Yes, we expect lead times to stretch out even further
No, we expect lead-times to relax back down to their 8 week standard
We expect lead-times to remain the same in the next quarter as they are right now
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10.

Can we reference your name, title and affiliated company in the next issue of Passive Component Industry Magazine?
Yes, feel free to use my name, title and affiliated company- (use comment box)
No, I wish to remain anonymous
You can use my company name, but refer to me as a "spokesperson."
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11.

What type of company do you work for?
Wireless handset and peripheral manufacturer
Computer and business machine manufacturer
Consumer audio and video device manufacturer
Automotive electronic subassemblies manufacturer
Industrial and power equipment manufacturer
Telecommunications infrastructure equipment manufacturer
Specialty Electronics (Medical, Defense, Test)
Passive Component Manufacturer or Distributor
Other-see comment box for details
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