Definition
What is Date code / Lot code in electronics sourcing?
Manufacturer markings that record when and in which batch a component was made. Date and lot codes drive traceability, shelf-life and moisture handling, and recall scope, and they separate fresh stock from aged inventory in the open market.
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Every part on your BOM, resolved automatically.
O2 reads a bill of materials end to end: it normalizes part numbers, checks lifecycle and compliance on every line, finds alternates, and drafts the quote.