[net.audio] How long do companies make chips?

robertj@tektronix.UUCP (Robert Jaquiss) (10/29/84)

     My church is thinking about replacing  a  1912  vintage
pipe  organ.   We  have a choice between pipe and electronic
organs.  As these items are $50000+ it  should  last  for  a
number of years.  Many organs of both types are using micros
and other digital circuits.  I would like some  opinions  on
what  would  happen  if in 20-30 years some chip quits.  Are
there any policies on how long chips are manufactured?  If I
get enough information I will summarize for the net.

        Robert S. Jaquiss Jr.

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