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We polled the same group again, this time providing additional supply chain information for the same parts: MPN Supplier Description Average Price Minimum Lead Time (weeks) Maximum Lead Time (weeks) 1 C0402C102J5GACTU KEMET Corporation Cap Ceramic 0.001uF 50V C0G 5% Pad SMD 0402 125 °C T/R $0.02 54 54 2 CL05C102JB5NNND Samsung Electro- Mechanics Cap Ceramic 0.001uF 50V C0G 5% Pad SMD 0402 125 °C T/R $0.02 24 24 3 GRM1555C1H102JA01B Murata Manufacturing Cap Ceramic 0.001uF 50V C0G 5% Pad SMD 0402 125 °C Bulk $0.01 Obsolete Obsolete 4 C0402C102J5GACAUTO KEMET Corporation Cap Ceramic 0.001uF 50V C0G 5% Pad SMD 0402 125 °C Automotive T/R $0.05 33 33 As seen in this example, choices are often made to save money upfront, but these choices can lead to costly consequences down the line when issues arise. Rather than defaulting your selection to the lowest-priced component, it is best practice to select a component with the lowest risk. As seen in this example, choices are often made to save money upfront, but these choices can lead to costly consequences down the line when issues arise. Rather than defaulting your selection to the lowest-priced component, it is best practice to select a component with the lowest risk. This exercise in data-driven decision-making provides a clear illustration of the importance of obtaining supply chain infor- mation upfront to reduce a multitude of issues later on. When engineers are armed with the information they need, they can quickly make the best component decision for their organization and designs. MPN: C0402C102J5GACTU | Supplier: KEMET Corporation MPN: CL05C102JB5NNND | Supplier: Samsung Electro-Mechanics MPN: GRM1555C1H102JA01B | Supplier: Murata Manufacturing MPN: C0402C102J5GACAUTO | Supplier: KEMET Corporation 7% 9% 84% 0% Data-Driven Decision Making Which Would You Choose? 7 www.cadence.com