The DSC6101HI2A-008.0000: The AEC-Q100 qualification (Grade 2, per the temperature range) certifies it for automotive electronics — think engine-control ECU, transmission controller, or body-module clock where the MEMS construction resists vibration and shock better than a quartz crystal.
Lifecycle reality — discontinued, no official successor
Each lot is date-code and marking verified before quote; the laser etch on the package is checked against Microchip's known marking format for the DSC61XX family.
Sourcing posture — verified surplus channel
Because this part is obsolete, it is sourced through independent distribution with full traceability — the date-code consistency and package markings are cross-checked against Microchip's published marking standards before the material ships.
