Please note that Lifecycle status is the current production status of the Part number. If the part is still in production, its ACTIVE. If the production is stopped, Its OBSOLETE. If you are not recommending this part for new designs, it comes under NRND (not recommended for new designs). If it’s a new part and you have not started the mass production, it comes under NPI ( new part introduction). And finally, if you are going to stop the production in near future, it comes under EOL (end of life). For EOL parts, we require the Last time buy Date ie; the date when orders will no longer be accepted for a discontinued product.