Embedded Computing Design

A resilient bill of materials (BOM) starts at the beginning design stages of a printed circuit board (PCB). In these times, it’s not enough to create a list of form, fit, and function drop-in replacements for your Approved Components List (ACL). Multiple strategies need to be invoked upfront, using data from agnostic sources, in making sure the BOM is robust in MPNs, and the parts are procurable. A solid BOM can help ensure a PCB is manufacturable and will have the resilience to help you mitigate disruptions.