Product with biodegradable portion

An electronic component comprising:

• a wire, a fiber optic cable, electronic readable media, electronic memory device, or a computer chip;
• and
• a coating comprising a biodegradable polymer on the wire, the fiber optic cable, the electronic readable media, the electronic memory device, or the computer chip,
• wherein degradation initiated by exposure of the electronic component to a stimulus limits useful life of the electronic component, and the stimulus comprises a gas, an enzyme, radiation, or any combination thereof.