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We provide remanufacturing, EOL response replacement design, and reverse engineering for companies facing difficulties in continuing production due to component EOL or delivery delays. We update and optimize components, circuits, and software, designing and manufacturing alternatives with equivalent functionality. We can also accommodate the addition of new features. If you are looking to urgently respond to EOL issues, are short on personnel, or are too busy with work to manage, please feel free to consult with us. 【Features】 ■ Support from analysis of devices, boards, enclosures, and systems to the design and manufacturing of alternatives ■ Rapid response to EOL components and boards ■ Continuous support to mitigate risks of production interruption and delivery delays ■ Comprehensive support from component procurement, design, development, to support ■ Experienced engineers propose suitable solutions ★ We are currently offering materials summarizing proposal examples! - Complete guide for design replacement to avoid risks associated with component supply discontinuation https://mono.ipros.com/product/detail/2001514621 - [EOL Response] Transition guide from Renesas microcontrollers to RX microcontrollers https://mono.ipros.com/product/detail/2001274125

By adopting overseas-made microcontrollers and FPGAs, we have implemented alternative board designs that ensure stable supply and high performance for customers facing increased component procurement risks due to changes in the global situation. While maintaining the conventional configuration, we have also redesigned the peripheral circuits to allow the implementation of pin-compatible microcontrollers from other manufacturers. This enables a second source in case the currently used microcontroller becomes difficult to obtain, ensuring stable supply to end users and improving product safety and market competitiveness through a consistent development process. Design engineers, procurement, and production management can solve on-site challenges and enhance operational efficiency through our replacement design examples. Please feel free to contact us!

Are you struggling with EOL support for Renesas microcontrollers that are discontinued or not recommended for new development? Since our establishment in 1989, Yamato Technology Research Institute has been dedicated to contract design and development of embedded systems and manufacturing (ODM) as our main business. We have been involved in development using Renesas microcontrollers for over 35 years, and we take pride in providing suitable services based on our knowledge and experience in microcontroller peripheral circuit design and firmware design development. If you have any issues with Renesas microcontrollers, please feel free to consult us. - [EOL Measures] Replacement design and development for embedded systems <Case study collection available> https://mono.ipros.com/product/detail/2001469992 - Complete guide for design replacement to avoid risks due to component supply termination https://mono.ipros.com/product/detail/2001514621

Are you facing any issues due to the retirement of development designers, the absence of former design developers who worked on past design developments, the discontinuation of parts manufacturing, or prolonged delivery times, making continued production difficult? In light of the above situation, our service, Reproduction Engineering, offers redesign, EOL (End of Life) response design replacement, and reverse engineering. We will design and manufacture alternative products with the same functionality by conducting design analysis, updating parts, circuits, and software from existing devices, substrates, enclosures, and systems. We will create alternative products with the same functionality by performing design analysis and updating parts, circuits, and software from existing devices, design drawings, and source code. We respond to various requests, from investigating alternative parts for discontinued manufacturer components to replacing passive components and analog ICs, and integrating microcontrollers and FPGAs into a single chip. At Yamato Technology Research Institute, we deliver the realization of concepts from both hardware and software perspectives in a ONE-STOP manner.

With the expansion of the lineup of currency exchange machines, it became necessary to convert the existing RS232C signals to RS422 signals. However, due to constraints in the device housing, changing the board size was not possible. Therefore, we faced the challenge of improving signal conversion performance while maintaining the existing design by adding an RS422 conversion circuit to the current RS232C board. Our company first conducted detailed hearings with customers to optimize the circuit of the existing board, and then, after confirming the operation with a prototype RS422 conversion board, established a design that could be integrated without changing the board size. Furthermore, in addition to evaluating the board alone, we conducted verification of its incorporation into the device and confirmed that there were no issues with all specified operations. This enabled us to achieve the continued use of the existing design and high-reliability signal conversion, responding to the expansion of the currency exchange machine lineup. We would like design engineers, procurement, and production management to consider this case as an optimal solution that enhances product performance, production stability, and cost efficiency while overcoming the constraints of the device housing.

The customer faced a situation where the ICs and semiconductors in use became obsolete, making it urgent to consider alternatives. Additionally, due to changes in equipment specifications, the number of modifications needed on the circuit board increased. Furthermore, due to constraints of the equipment casing, it was not possible to change the existing board size, shape, or connector positions, necessitating a redesign that could accommodate all requirements while maintaining the conventional design. Our company carefully selected alternative components with equivalent basic functions, pin configurations, and sizes, and conducted a redesign of the circuit board patterns as needed. We eliminated unnecessary circuits and minimized changes to component placement and wiring patterns, allowing us to conduct integration verification into the equipment while maintaining the existing specifications. This ensured reliable operation checks for both the circuit board alone and the entire equipment, facilitating a smooth transition to mass production and stable supply. To the design team, procurement, and production management—please utilize our replacement design case studies as an optimal solution to enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and reliability in response to obsolete IC measures and specification changes. Feel free to contact us!

The customer faced a situation where the LED they were using was discontinued, making it impossible to procure the necessary components for the existing products. They could not change the size or shape of the circuit board to fit the existing housing, and it was essential to maintain specifications such as LED brightness, emission patterns, and color. While continuing the mass production system, there was an urgent need for the introduction of alternative products to maintain the current product quality. Our company carefully selected alternative LED components with equivalent circuit board sizes and pin configurations, implementing a design replacement that minimized changes to the existing circuit board pattern. After confirming with the customer that the specifications of the LED remained the same through prototype circuit boards, we transitioned to mass production of the final product. This resolved the component procurement risk, achieved a stable production system and quality maintenance, and further reduced overall costs. We encourage design engineers and procurement and production management teams to consider our case as a reference for measures aimed at ensuring stable supply and improving product quality. Please feel free to contact us!

By adopting overseas microcontrollers and FPGAs, we have implemented alternative board designs that achieve stable supply and high performance for customers facing increased component procurement risks due to changes in the global situation. While maintaining the conventional configuration, we have replaced it with a high-functionality microcontroller from a domestic manufacturer, eliminating the need for complex circuit designs and FPGA circuits. This allows us to break free from dependence on overseas components and significantly reduce component supply risks. Furthermore, by simplifying design changes and management burdens, we have achieved improved productivity and reduced total costs. We have realized stable supply to end users while enhancing product safety and market competitiveness through a consistent development process. Design engineers, procurement, and production management can solve on-site challenges and improve operational efficiency through our replacement design examples. Please feel free to contact us!

Due to the discontinuation of the timer IC and level display IC, it has become urgent for customers to switch to alternative products before running out of stock. However, suitable components could not be found from domestic and international manufacturers, making it difficult to maintain the functionality of existing products. In response, our company proposed a new approach to integrate the more than ten existing circuit board versions, which varied according to battery voltage and capacity, into a single version controlled by a microcontroller. This made it easier to switch settings for each model using a rotary switch on the circuit board, eliminating the need for volume adjustments during inspection, while also successfully reducing costs in circuit board management and inspection processes. As a result, we were able to respond flexibly to the issue of alternative parts, ensuring stable product supply and overall cost reduction. We encourage design engineers, procurement, and production management to consider this case as a reference for measures against component obsolescence risks and for improving operational efficiency. Please feel free to contact us!

In manufacturing and inspection equipment, it is often observed that older PCs, operating systems, and outdated software versions (such as .NET) are in use. Even if they are currently functioning without issues, there are risks such as the end of OS support, PC failures, inability to transition to new environments, and difficulties in identifying the causes of malfunctions. However, stopping the equipment or completely replacing the system can have a significant impact on the field and incur high costs, often leading to delays in addressing these issues. At our company, rather than immediately rebuilding everything, we first organize the current configuration, operation, software, and communication content to visualize how much can continue to be used and where the challenges lie. Based on that, we achieve a safe transition without stopping the equipment by gradually updating only the necessary parts. You can consult us from the stage where you feel uneasy about old PCs, operating systems, and software.

We offer a development service that integrates PC control applications, microcontroller firmware, and control board design for industrial equipment, inspection devices, and production facilities. Our services cover the development of Windows applications for device operation, communication control, inspection data acquisition, log storage, modifications of existing applications, firmware updates, and design and revision of control boards, bridging both software and hardware development. When requesting PC applications, firmware, and circuit boards from separate companies, it can take time to adjust specifications and isolate the causes of issues. Our company focuses on the overall operation of the equipment, providing consistent support from development and modifications to prototyping and small-lot manufacturing. Additionally, for projects where specifications are not fully established or where verification of existing materials and physical items is necessary, we will organize the current status, specification arrangement, scope of work, technical verification items, estimated cost range, and future steps as part of the development preparation phase. We look forward to your inquiries regarding PC control applications, microcontroller firmware, control boards, and small-lot manufacturing.