VBG08H-E ignition coil driver still manufactured or not?

[ARA_electronics]

Hi,

Since I am using this component in several applications,

I would like to know if it is still manufactured.
Normally I would just check the ST website to have the information,

but my difficulty here is that I have seen different information at different moments.

Do you know a way to be sure about the status of the component?

Using octopart some websites affirm that it is obsolete whereas others say it's active.

I don't know if the component could have been stopped then relaunch and that could be the source of the confusion?

Thank you very much for your help,

[Peter BENSCH]

Please upload a legible photo of this device so that we can check it.

Regards
/Peter

[ARA_electronics]

Hi Peter,

Thanks for your help,

 

Here is the legible photo

[Peter BENSCH]

It is the VBG08H-E, which is still active.

Hope that helps?

Regards
/Peter

[Peter BENSCH]

Don't know, you'll have to ask the distributors, e.g. the catalogue distributor Mouser. Maybe because the device is only sold in 2500 rolls as VBG08HTR-E, as you can see on our website under Sample & Buy.

[ARA_electronics]

Hi Peter,

Thank you very much for your help on this topic. 

If I understood well, you confirm that the product is still active and that the st website is up to date.

So now I know I can continue to use this components on my products without risking to be unable to buy it.

Now my question is, how can I order it, because on ST website it is called out of stock :

Is there a way to buy it directly to your company or I should use distributors catalogue?

Thanks !

We can chat privately, maybe I can help you

[Peter BENSCH]

One final note: the Status Active always refers to the current point in time, not to the (distant) future. If global demand falls sharply, STMicroelectronics must reserve the right to discontinue a part. Typically, Active then changes to NRND (Not Recommended for New Design) on the product website, so that you still have enough time to look for an alternative.

[Peter BENSCH]

And one last tip: on the eSTore website you have take a screenshot from, which you can also simply link to eSTore VBG08HTR-E, there is a Notify me button at the bottom right. Just click on it, enter your email address and you will be notified when devices are back in the eSTore.