Packaged parts sent to customers for evaluation before production, with the information they need to use them and to judge their status.
Physical item Work product in the Analog and mixed-signal lifecycle
Samples let customers design in and evaluate the product early, which drives design wins. Controlled samples with a clear statement of status stop customers judging the product on parts with unknown limits, where early problems would damage trust.
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