2026 Semiconductor Trends to Watch: The Rising Risk of Obsolescence

Dr. Bill Bradford of Flip Electronics unpacks the 2026 semiconductor trends to watch, revealing how Moore’s Law, AI demand and global volatility are accelerating component obsolescence and what supply chain leaders can do now to stay ahead.

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In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Dr. Bill Bradford, President of Flip Electronics, joins the show to break down the key 2026 semiconductor trends to watch, with a special focus on the rising risk of component obsolescence. Dr. Bradford explains how Moore’s Law, post‑pandemic inventory shifts, AI‑driven capacity demands and geopolitical uncertainty are squeezing legacy chips and putting long‑life sectors like aerospace and defense, industrial, medical and automotive at risk. Dr. Bradford also shares a practical playbook for staying ahead of end‑of‑life shocks and counterfeit exposure.

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