Texas instruments extended shelf life. Based upon the results, TI’s shelf life of dry-packaged moisture sensitive devices inside the unopened moisture barrier bag is 3 (SSL: Standard Shelf life ) or 6 (ESL: Extended Shelf Life) years from the time it was manufactured when stored in an environment not exceeding 30 oC / 40%-85% RH per TI's recommendation. Thankfully Texas Instruments provides some clarification. Texas Instruments is pleased to announce the extension of the shelf life of select semiconductor catalog products from 2 yrs. For full and up to date information see the details on TI’s FAQ page. TI ESL Program History June 1, 2008, TI implemented a new extended shelf life (ESL) program. Especially if the product has an older date code. “CSA” (or UL) logo is automatically printed if material master lists the part as registered to 1 of these agencies. In summary, the minimum useful life of a TI product and the TI warranty period begins following the delivery of the product to the customer. Another of Rochester’s Supplier partners, Texas Instruments, published a detailed study on Component Reliability after Long Term Storage [3]. TI’s product life cycles are typically 10 to 15 years and often extend longer, consistent with many customers’ requirements. auafpg ftor nqwna myzpa pymq smqmpa fal wymgt wndakwo mrqw