Component Suppliers

Some people are surprised to learn that chip manufacturers usually never sell a single chip. Instead, they sell packages of thousands of chips to "suppliers" or "distributers", who resell them to companies and individuals.

We've collected a list of suppliers:

• http://www.findchips.com/ Part number: Excellent... but finds distributors only, not reps, mfgrs, datasheets, etc...and only works after you know the part number

• Distributors
  • Digikey Keywords:
  • Jameco
  • Mouser
  • online Components
  • Radio Shack
  • Arrow
  • Micromint
  • Information Unlimited
  • http://www.phanderson.com
  • http://www.computergate.com Cables and connectors
  • http://www.seetron.com/
  • http://www.mitronics.com
  • http://www.dalbani.com Miami FL 1-888-716-9106
  • http://www.sterlink.com/
  • http://www.mcmelectronics.com/
• http://www.eenet.com/semi/
• http://www.unique-technologies.com Type: SEARCH ALL ANALOG COMM LOGIC MEMORY MICRO MISC OPTO UNSURE
• Anti Static Bags:
  • http://www.rshughes.com 1-858-578-9880 3M 1910 3"x5" zip lock closure $9.51 in stock FOB Sunnyvale, CA
• Obsolete parts:
  • http://www.comptrade.com/ - buy and sell
  • Rochester Electronic Inc  http://www.rocelec.com/
• Specialty / Junk (?)
  • http://www.theconnectorpeople.com
  • http://www.sciencestuff.com
  • http://www.ttmicro.com
  • http://www.microfind.co.uk
  • http://www.mscelectronics.com
  • http://www.hosfelt.com
  • http://www.mpja.com
  • Gateway Electronics 279-6802
  • Alltronics
  • Herbach and Raeman
  • Halted Specialties Co.
  • http://www.allcorp.com
  • http://www.bgmicro.com/
  • http://www.eio.com/
  • http://www.LEDTRONICS.com/
  • http://www.towerhobbies.com/
  • http://www.hoffind.com/
  • http://www.angelfire.com/pa/videoandrobots/otherstf.html
    
  • http://www.techam.com/tai_email/ta8insdr.html
  • http://www.excess-solutions.com/
  • http://www.edsci.com/
  • http://www.elexp.com/
  • http://www.meci.com/
  • http://www.weirdstuff.com/ (Java on that web page, ICK)
  • http://www.raenterprises.com/
  • http://www.allelectronics.com/
  • http://www.allelec.com/
  • http://www.alltronics.com/
  • http://www.goldmine-elec.com/
  • http://mavin.com/
  • http://www.vorlac.com.au/vorlac/vorlac1.htm
  • http://www.elmelectronics.com/index.html
  • http://www.hantronix.com/
  • http://www.weedtech.com/
  • http://www.sciplus.com/
    
  • http://www.thomas-distributing.com/batteries.htm
  • http://www.ied.pios.com/
  • http://www.ccnet.com/~lnstech/
  • http://www.kce.com/forsale.htm
  • http://www.dvp.com/
  • http://www.nicdlady.com/
  • http://www.nimhbattery.com/products.htm
  • http://www.starkelectronic.com/czindex.htm
  • http://www.yessolar.com/ (Solar stuff, maybe drop this one.)
  • http://www.batteryshack.com/
  • http://www.kitsrus.com/
  • http://www.e-sonic.com/
• UK
  • http://www.fored.co.uk
  • http://www.esr.co.uk
  • http://www.crownhill.co.uk
  • http://asamicros.com

Other lists:

• Nuts and Volts list of Advertiser links
• OpenCircuits:Suppliers

See also:

• public@win-source.net refers to

  https://www.win-source.net/ WIN SOURCE specializes in obsolete & hard-to-find electronic parts,also focuses on providing cost-effective alternative solutions of electronic parts.Online electronic store,offers online linecard, inventory and purchasing.

• Engrtech4@gmail.com refers to " https://www.enrgtech.co.uk Buy Electronic items
  
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• https://www.wiringo.com Cloom is Wire Harness and Cable Assemblies Manufacturer, including Electronics wiring harnesses, Power cables, Signal wiring harnesses, Automobile wiring harnesses.
  
• http://www.customwiringloom.com/ CLOOM Tech,custom wiring loom,custom cable,cable assembly supplier
• info@win-source.net refers to " http://www.win-source.net Distributor of electronic components specializing in Hot-Sales and EOL(end-of-life) parts,offers online linecard, inventory and purchasing."
• alebak@usbid.com refers to " https://www.usbid.com/ USBid for electronic parts. Small quantity electronic parts. Sometimes free for universities through Chip-In Program"
• http://www.perfectelectronicparts.com Searchable catalog of 460 million electronic parts. the largest database of components to date
• social@uscomponent.com refers to " http://www.uscomponent.com/ Hi, USComponent is one of the electronic component distributor also."
• jbauer@versique.com refers to " http://www.waytekwire.com/ Waytek has been providing high quality electrical wiring supplies since the 1970s."
• http://www.oemscart.com Oemscart is an optimized search engine for electronic components. Search, Compare and buy electronic components based on the price quotes, Datasheets, Product Change Notification (PCN, PDN and EOL) and RoHS of the components with the available inventory along with the lead time across the authorized and independent distributors worldwide
• http://www.lightbulbplanet.com
• http://www.octopart.com If you want to compare prices at a few catalog places at a time, you can use octopart to research.
• http://www.westfloridacomponents.com A good source that should be listed above under 'specialty' is West Florida Components. They have a nice selection of electronic components and very reasonable shipping charges. No minimum to purchase.
• http://www.quality-deal.com Quality Deal Electronics
• depot@seeedstudio.com refers to " http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/ Seeed Studio is a direct distributor from China serving electrical hobbists. They provide PCB/PCBA and free sourcing services."
• http://www.rshelectronics.co.uk If possible would very much appreciate a link to our web site on your electronic component supplier list
  
  RSH Electronics are UK and International suppliers of electronic components for hobby spares and repairs. A comprehensive range of components or radio amateurs, students, engineers and enthusiasts. No minimum quantity or order charge.

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