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Shortage Update: VSC8479, VSC8479YHQ-01, VSC8479YYY and 1 More Parts Affected

Supply chain update: VSC8479, VSC8479YHQ-01, VSC8479YYY, VSC8479YHQ-02 may be experiencing shortage conditions. Published: August 13, 2026 Updated: August 13, 2026 Topic: EOL Alert

August 17, 2026

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Supply chain update: VSC8479, VSC8479YHQ-01, VSC8479YYY, VSC8479YHQ-02 may be experiencing shortage conditions. Published: August 13, 2026 Updated: August 13, 2026 Topic: EOL Alert

## Microchip VSC8479 EOL: 10G XFP Transceiver PCN CBOL-03SULS573 (Aug 2026) Microchip EOL PCN CBOL-03SULS573 (7 Aug 2026) ends VSC8479YHQ-01, VSC8479YYY and VSC8479YHQ-02 10G XFP transceivers. What optical-module and line-card buyers should… Microchip Vitesse Telecom Optical Modules XFP EOL Supply Chain Lead Time Read update →

Schontek Electronics is monitoring the latest supply chain developments. According to reports from LimChip, the following components may be affected by shortage conditions:

### Affected Part Numbers

1. **[VSC8479](/product/VSC8479)**
2. **[VSC8479YHQ-01](/product/VSC8479YHQ-01)**
3. **[VSC8479YYY](/product/VSC8479YYY)**
4. **[VSC8479YHQ-02](/product/VSC8479YHQ-02)**


### Supply Chain Context

Published: August 13, 2026 Updated: August 13, 2026 Topic: EOL Alert

### What This Means for Your Supply Chain

If your production relies on any of these components, we recommend:

- **Place orders early** - Lead times are extending across the industry
- **Consider alternatives** - Our team can identify cross-reference parts
- **Buffer stock** - Maintain extra inventory for critical components
- **Stay informed** - Subscribe to our shortage alerts for updates

### How Schontek Can Help

As a US-based electronic components distributor, Schontek specializes in:

- Sourcing hard-to-find and shortage parts
- Providing verified alternatives and cross-references
- Fast delivery from our San Jose, CA warehouse
- Quality assurance with ISO 9001 certified processes

**[Request a Quote](/contact)** for any of the affected parts above, or browse our [inventory](/products) for available stock.


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*Source: [LimChip](https://www.limchip.com/news/microchip-vsc8479-eol-pcn-2026-08.html)*

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