1. An integrated circuit (IC) comprising: a parameter obtainer for obtaining a value of a parameter of the IC; a warranty data storage system for storing warranty limit data regarding the IC; a comparator for determining whether a warranty limit of the IC has been exceeded by comparing the value of the parameter of the IC to a corresponding warranty limit for the parameter of the IC; extending a warranty time limit of the IC in response to determining that the value of the parameter of the IC does not exceed a predetermined threshold; and an action taker for taking a prescribed action in response to the warranty limit of the IC being exceeded, wherein the prescribed action includes disabling at least a part of the IC.