https://community.nxp.com/t5/Other-NXP-Products/Component-aging-shelf-life/m-p/1430604#M13494 <P>We have an opportunity to purchase a significant number of pre 2005 manufactured diodes type BYW96E available from a reputable stockist, all in original packaging. Should we consider performing tests on a random selection of these before going ahead, to verify that the original performance specifications are still met, or are these considered to be immune from environmental effects if stored in 'reasonable' conditions?&nbsp;</P> Fri, 18 Mar 2022 09:02:30 GMT steve_at_TandR 2022-03-18T09:02:30Z https://community.nxp.com/t5/Other-NXP-Products/Component-aging-shelf-life/m-p/1430604#M13494 <P>We have an opportunity to purchase a significant number of pre 2005 manufactured diodes type BYW96E available from a reputable stockist, all in original packaging. Should we consider performing tests on a random selection of these before going ahead, to verify that the original performance specifications are still met, or are these considered to be immune from environmental effects if stored in 'reasonable' conditions?&nbsp;</P> Fri, 18 Mar 2022 09:02:30 GMT https://community.nxp.com/t5/Other-NXP-Products/Component-aging-shelf-life/m-p/1430604#M13494 steve_at_TandR 2022-03-18T09:02:30Z