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== Distributors and suppliers ==
 
 
 
{{mergefrom|Supplier Quick Reference}}
 
{{mergefrom|Supplier Quick Reference}}
  
[[russ_hensel]] I propose to reorganize this a bit by alphabetizing the suppliers withing category and moving comments about individual suppliers to that supplier .. register objections in the next few days, silence will be taken as consent, ok?
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[[russ_hensel]] I propose to reororganize this a bit by alphapethizing ( sp ) the suppliers withing category and moving comments about individual suppliers to that supplier .. register objections in the next few days, silentce ( sp ) will be taken as consent, ok?  
... In reverse alphabetical order, Z to A.
 
  
 
Even if you can find the perfect part, sometimes you can't find anyone who is willing to sell you one. Here is some information on [[components|component]] suppliers.
 
Even if you can find the perfect part, sometimes you can't find anyone who is willing to sell you one. Here is some information on [[components|component]] suppliers.
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I ([[Wiml]]) find that Digi-Key is the place to go for digital stuff, microcontrollers, and the like. For discretes and analog parts, Mouser is usually cheaper and has a better selection. Neither company has a minimum order, but of course they do have shipping and handling fees which make small orders impractical.
 
I ([[Wiml]]) find that Digi-Key is the place to go for digital stuff, microcontrollers, and the like. For discretes and analog parts, Mouser is usually cheaper and has a better selection. Neither company has a minimum order, but of course they do have shipping and handling fees which make small orders impractical.
  
I, myself (who?) appear to have found that [[Jameco]] is good for small quantities of a fairly common part.
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I, myself (who?) appear to have found that [[Jameco]] is good for small quantities of a fairly common part. They don't have anything surface mount, though.  For that stuff, I had to go to Digi-Key.  I called up Digi-Key to see if I could alter an order I had just placed before it got fulfilled.  My order was already far enough along that they couldn't stop it.  I believe the phrase was "too far gone".  That speaks well of their order fulfillment process.  I hear Mouser should be in there too, but I've never had a compelling reason to use them.
 
 
I called up Digi-Key to see if I could alter an order I had just placed before it got fulfilled.  My order was already far enough along that they couldn't stop it.  I believe the phrase was "too far gone".  That speaks well of their order fulfillment process.  I hear Mouser should be in there too, but I've never had a compelling reason to use them.
 
  
  
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=== Farnell ===
 
=== Farnell ===
 
[[Farnell]]  
 
[[Farnell]]  
 
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=== Jameco ===
 
=== Mouser ===
 
=== Mouser ===
 
[[Mouser]]
 
[[Mouser]]
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Honestly I'm not sure if this is a mid-size or large distributor (how are we to tell, anyway?) Allied tends to deal more with "heavy duty" electrical parts (wiring, relays, electromechanical, etc. . .) rather than electronics. However, I've noticed that they do have some suppliers that Mouser/DigiKey don't have in terms of electronics components.
 
Honestly I'm not sure if this is a mid-size or large distributor (how are we to tell, anyway?) Allied tends to deal more with "heavy duty" electrical parts (wiring, relays, electromechanical, etc. . .) rather than electronics. However, I've noticed that they do have some suppliers that Mouser/DigiKey don't have in terms of electronics components.
  
=== BG Micro ===
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===[[Jameco]]===
BG Micro http://bgmicro.com/ has been around for a long time.
 
Some good deals on used surplus equipment.
 
 
 
=== Galco Industrial Electronics ===
 
http://www.galco.com/images/galco_web_blue.jpg
 
[http://www.Galco.com/ Galco Industrial Electronics]
 
Galco no longer offers a paper catalog, but all of their products can be found online in their web catalog.  Really not sure if this would fall under small/niche suppliers or Mid-sized, but the selection and prices are really good...and you get a candy bar with every order :)
 
 
 
=== Jameco ===
 
 
http://www.jameco.com/wcsstore/Jameco/images/jamecoLogo.gif
 
http://www.jameco.com/wcsstore/Jameco/images/jamecoLogo.gif
 
[http://jameco.com/ Jameco]
 
[http://jameco.com/ Jameco]
's catalogs have been getting fatter recently and their prices are good for common parts.  Their Jameco ValueBrand parts are often much cheaper than the competition. (I have yet to notice the difference, personally -mdwebster) Jameco tends to focus on generic and older parts, where the giant supplier tend to focus on newer brand name parts.  Jameco has a decent selection of cheap tools.
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[[Jameco]]'s catalogs have been getting fatter recently and their prices are good for common parts.  Their Jameco ValueBrand parts are often much cheaper than the competition. (I have yet to notice the difference, personally -mdwebster) Jameco tends to focus on generic and older parts, where the giant supplier tend to focus on newer brand name parts.  Jameco has a decent selection of cheap tools.
 
 
For those living in the San Francisco bay area, particularly on the peninsula, Jameco has a will-call option. You can specify it when you choose shipping and then pick up the parts yourself in an hour or two, avoiding shipping charges. They are located just off highway 101 in Belmont, CA. You can also just drop in without placing an order first, and they'll pull they parts while you wait. Very convenient, if you happen to live nearby.
 
 
 
=== JDR Microdevices ===
 
JDR Microdevices
 
http://www.jdr.com/
 
has been around for a long time.
 
They seem to be trying to get rid of the last few ICs and prototyping tools they have in stock and switching to desktop PC subassemblies.
 
 
 
=== hqew.net ===
 
http://www.hqew.net/
 
It's your trusted electronic components sourcing channel from China.  
 
  
 
===Newark===
 
===Newark===
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Newark usually has just about every odd semiconductor you might need in stock. Their shipping tends to be rather expensive, however (be prepared, as they won't give you a shipping quote until after you order, just like every other distributor), and they seem to really not like small orders, in my experience.
 
Newark usually has just about every odd semiconductor you might need in stock. Their shipping tends to be rather expensive, however (be prepared, as they won't give you a shipping quote until after you order, just like every other distributor), and they seem to really not like small orders, in my experience.
  
Newark InOne, Farnell InOne, and [http://www.mcmelectronics.com/ MCM InOne] are all electronics distributors owned by the InOne Company.
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Newark InOne, Farnell InOne, and MCM InOne are all electronics distributors owned by the InOne Company.
  
 
===Pricewatch===
 
===Pricewatch===
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Radio Shack is OK if you need a common part NOW, but expect to pay probably 10 times the mail order price.  In the past couple of years (2005-2006), I've noticed many Radio Shacks have ceased carrying ANY electronics parts.  You're most likely to find solder, wire, switches, led's, and project boxes.  The selection of transistors or IC's are poor to nonexistent.
 
Radio Shack is OK if you need a common part NOW, but expect to pay probably 10 times the mail order price.  In the past couple of years (2005-2006), I've noticed many Radio Shacks have ceased carrying ANY electronics parts.  You're most likely to find solder, wire, switches, led's, and project boxes.  The selection of transistors or IC's are poor to nonexistent.
 
If you have a Fry's in your area, they have a much better selection, but their component prices are not much better then RS. Unless you need a part immediately, you'll be much better off getting it mail order.
 
If you have a Fry's in your area, they have a much better selection, but their component prices are not much better then RS. Unless you need a part immediately, you'll be much better off getting it mail order.
In late 2011 Radio Shack started to again expand their DIY electronics section by adding a few products from Arduino, further expansion is plann
 
 
=== Apex Electronics ===
 
 
http://www2.apexelec.co.nz/
 
(in New Zealand)
 
  
 
=== Chipdatas Electronic Components ===
 
=== Chipdatas Electronic Components ===
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== Smaller and niche suppliers ==
 
== Smaller and niche suppliers ==
[[Happy LED Light]] (http://www.happyledlight.com/) Shop the best prices on large selection of LED light bulbs, LED spotlights, LED strip, LED tube, LED downlight, LED flood light & accessories.
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[[Action Electronics]] (http://www.action-electronics.com/) Good place for soldering suppies, hand tools, small components.
 
 
[[Anykits]] (http://www.anykits.com/) Large variety of kits for motor control, audio & lighting control, timers, RF modules, protocol/sensor interfaces etc..very very budget friendly :)And the kits are amazing in quality. Received warning from Google that this site contains malware.
 
 
 
[[Action Electronics]] (http://www.action-electronics.com/) Good place for soldering suppies, hand tools, small components.[NOTE:  Unfortunately out of business, checked on 10/16/2010]
 
  
 
[[Adafruit Industries]] (http://www.adafruit.com/) DIY kits and AVR programmers. Their open source AVR programmer usbtinyusb is especially recommended. Ok service and shipping.  LadyAda has be active int the TV begone and Cell Phone begone community uprising.
 
[[Adafruit Industries]] (http://www.adafruit.com/) DIY kits and AVR programmers. Their open source AVR programmer usbtinyusb is especially recommended. Ok service and shipping.  LadyAda has be active int the TV begone and Cell Phone begone community uprising.
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[[American Science and Surplus]] (http://www.sciplus.com/) has a little bit of everything. Rubber spiders, speakers, prisms, lab equipment, electromechanical timers, Slinkies, motors, switches, fake vomit, glow-in-the-dark pencils, radio-controlled toy rats... Good selection of fans and motors, and an oddball attitude to boot. If you're near Chicago, their retail store is even weirder.
 
[[American Science and Surplus]] (http://www.sciplus.com/) has a little bit of everything. Rubber spiders, speakers, prisms, lab equipment, electromechanical timers, Slinkies, motors, switches, fake vomit, glow-in-the-dark pencils, radio-controlled toy rats... Good selection of fans and motors, and an oddball attitude to boot. If you're near Chicago, their retail store is even weirder.
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American Science & Surplus
 
American Science & Surplus
 
[http://www.sciplus.com/recommend.cfm?recommendid=11013&jump=index%2Ecfm%3Fstart%3D1  seems to have good prices on breadboards].
 
[http://www.sciplus.com/recommend.cfm?recommendid=11013&jump=index%2Ecfm%3Fstart%3D1  seems to have good prices on breadboards].
 
[[Avnet]] (http://www.avnet.com/) Huge selection, but not really aimed at the hobbyist market.
 
 
[[dipmicro electronics]] (http://www.dipmicro.com/store/)  Parts, chips, microcontrollers, etc.  Ship from Niagara Falls, Canada.
 
  
 
[[Electronics Goldmine]] (http://www.goldmine-elec.com/) is another surplus warehouse.  Don't expect to find any particular part, but they have good prices on what they do carry.
 
[[Electronics Goldmine]] (http://www.goldmine-elec.com/) is another surplus warehouse.  Don't expect to find any particular part, but they have good prices on what they do carry.
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[[microcontrollershop.com]] (http://microcontrollershop.com) - Large selection of development boards, programmers, debuggers for microcontroller projects. All major architectures ARM, 8051, PIC, Atmel AVR, TI MSP430, Freescale HC08, HC12, etc.
 
[[microcontrollershop.com]] (http://microcontrollershop.com) - Large selection of development boards, programmers, debuggers for microcontroller projects. All major architectures ARM, 8051, PIC, Atmel AVR, TI MSP430, Freescale HC08, HC12, etc.
  
[[MPJA.com]] Marlin P. Jones & Assoc, Inc. (http://www.mpja.com) - prototyping tools, components, motors, switches.  Not a huge selection, but prices are low.  If you order something that comes with an instruction sheet that was translated into English, the directions may be hard to decipher due to poor translation, possibly from Chinese.  They ship from Florida.
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[[MPJA.com]] (http://www.mpja.com) - prototyping tools, components.  Not a huge selection, but prices are low.  If you order something that comes with an instruction sheet that was translated into English, the directions may be hard to decipher due to poor translation, possibly from Chinese.  They ship from Florida.
 
 
Breadboard Depot ( http://breadboarddepot.com/ ) - solderless breadboards, protoboards, copper clad boards, etching supplies, etc. (a division of MPJA ).
 
 
 
[[oddWires]] (http://www.oddwires.com) - Arduino Authorized Distributor, offers low-cost modules and component value packs. Section on Chip Amps too. Overall good prices.
 
  
 
[[Pololu]] (http://www.pololu.com) - Specializes in robotics.  Also offers a nice (low minimums) laser cutting / stencil service.
 
[[Pololu]] (http://www.pololu.com) - Specializes in robotics.  Also offers a nice (low minimums) laser cutting / stencil service.
 
[[ProtoStack]] (http://www.protostack.com/) Stackable prototyping boards including standard breadboard layouts and microcontroller boards.
 
 
[[Saelig]] (http://www.saelig.com) Test equipment, circuit modules, special-purpose chips.  Target the engineering market more than the hobbyist/fanatic, nevertheless stock many affordable things.
 
  
 
[[Surplus Sales]] (http://www.surplussales.com/) more exotic surplus parts.
 
[[Surplus Sales]] (http://www.surplussales.com/) more exotic surplus parts.
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[[TVI Electronics]] (http://www.tvielectronics.com) Manufacturer of intelligent LCD controllers for Optrex F-51320, F-51553, F-51852 and F-51854 displays, worldwide supplier of touch screens and touchscreen controllers.
 
[[TVI Electronics]] (http://www.tvielectronics.com) Manufacturer of intelligent LCD controllers for Optrex F-51320, F-51553, F-51852 and F-51854 displays, worldwide supplier of touch screens and touchscreen controllers.
 
[[West Florida Components]] (http://www.westfloridacomponents.com) Supplier of electronic components, parts and supplies. They have no minimum purchase requirement and their shipping is very reasonable ($3.50 for any order up to $15.00). Their selection seems to be growing from years past.
 
 
[[Wzmicro]] (http://www.wzmicro.com) Provides low cost and high quality electronics components, hard to find and discontinued ICs and many other parts.
 
 
[[YourDuino Shop]] (http://Yourduino.com) - Low-cost Arduino-compatible boards, Sensors, Output Devices, Robotics, Electronics Components
 
  
 
== PCB manufacturers ==
 
== PCB manufacturers ==
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My personal experiance with Surplus Sales was very good. I would highly recommend them for anyone that needs a blower motor, hydraulic pump, etc. Good prices, good service.
 
My personal experiance with Surplus Sales was very good. I would highly recommend them for anyone that needs a blower motor, hydraulic pump, etc. Good prices, good service.
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IguanaLabs ( http://www.iguanalabs.com/ ) seems to be very hobbyist-friendly. They have a very small selection of parts, but it includes the lowest-cost [[breadboard]]s I've seen.
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Please note that IguanaLabs will be closing its doors for good on August 11th, 2007.
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[http://ledshoppe.com/ ledshoppe] has good prices on LEDs (all pin-through-hole).  They don't have any other components, but they do have dirt cheap bluetooth dongles and SD card readers that may be of interest.  Shipped from China, shipping is free.  Usually arrives in the US in about a week, never had a problem with them.
 
[http://ledshoppe.com/ ledshoppe] has good prices on LEDs (all pin-through-hole).  They don't have any other components, but they do have dirt cheap bluetooth dongles and SD card readers that may be of interest.  Shipped from China, shipping is free.  Usually arrives in the US in about a week, never had a problem with them.
 
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I'm not sure where this should go, but I find http://www.findchips.com to be ''very'' useful for finding parts. You just enter a part number (or part of one) and it will do a real-time check with several suppliers including Mouser, Newark, Digi-Key and Jameco, and tell you who has it in stock and at what prices (in most cases - some suppliers just say "call for price"). This one site can save hours of shopping around. [[User:KeithHearn|KeithHearn]] 17:48, 20 March 2008 (PDT)
 
 
''Thank you, Keith. The Findchips website could save me a significant amount of time. The http://octopart.com/ website is similar -- once you know the exact part number, it checks with several suppliers and tells you who has it in price and for what price. --[[User:DavidCary|DavidCary]] 20:49, 14 November 2009 (UTC)''
 
  
 
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Should comments be moved to discussion and a consensus formed around factual information regarding suppliers?
 
Should comments be moved to discussion and a consensus formed around factual information regarding suppliers?
  
== Local electronics and surplus stores ==
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== other supplier reviews ==
=== Surplus ===
 
 
 
Sometimes it's difficult to tell from a picture on the web if something is really the right size.
 
Local electronics stores let you see that it's exactly the right size,
 
and often have a [[bargains]] bin.
 
See [http://mightyohm.com/wiki/resources:surplus the MightyOhm Wiki Surplus] for a list of local Surplus Electronics Stores, plus some Swapmeets and Fleamarkets.
 
 
 
[http://www.evensale.com  used semiconductor equipment]== other supplier reviews ==
 
  
 
* [http://wiki.linuxcnc.org/cgi-bin/emcinfo.pl?Suppliers LinuxCNC: Suppliers]
 
* [http://wiki.linuxcnc.org/cgi-bin/emcinfo.pl?Suppliers LinuxCNC: Suppliers]
* [http://www.robotroom.com/links.html David Cook Robot Room™]
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* [David Cook Robot Room™ http://www.robotroom.com/links.html]
 
* [http://www.ladyada.net/resources/procure/partsdistributors.html LadyAda: Finding Parts Distributors]
 
* [http://www.ladyada.net/resources/procure/partsdistributors.html LadyAda: Finding Parts Distributors]
* [http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Embedded_Systems/Where_To_Buy Wikibooks: Where to buy parts for embedded systems]
 
* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/products/19 eHam.net: Electronic Parts Suppliers reviews]
 
* [http://chiphacker.com/questions/2467/good-distributors-for-electronic-components "Good distributors for electronic components?"] discussion at Chiphacker.
 
* [http://chiphacker.com/questions/627/good-motor-supplier "good motor supplier?"] discussion at Chiphacker
 
* The NYC Resistor Wiki has a list of [http://wiki.nycresistor.com/wiki/Mail_Order_Resources_/_Parts Mail Order Resources / Parts] very similar to this "supplier" page.
 
* [http://evensale.com "used semiconductor equipment?"]
 
* Gerry Duprey has a short list of the places he buys parts for his open-source hardware: [http://www.rgbled.org/suppliers.html PIC Project Parts Suppliers] (2 suppliers of bright RGB LEDs)
 
* [http://www.psocdeveloper.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=5687 "Cheap places to get components"] discussion
 
  
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