NXP pulling out of the discrete through hole market?

[RHRRC]

The latest PCN from NXP I have received lists another obsolescence of
a myriad of standard small discrete through-hole semi's and suggests
SMT parts as their suggested replacement.

Are NXP pulling out of the small discrete through-hole semi market ?
(Or are they just too expensive to compete ?)

Anyone know?

 

[Joerg]

The latest PCN from NXP I have received lists another obsolescence of
a myriad of standard small discrete through-hole semi's and suggests
SMT parts as their suggested replacement.

Are NXP pulling out of the small discrete through-hole semi market ?
(Or are they just too expensive to compete ?)

Oops. I deleted the last one sans reading, had no time. Is there any
link to that?