good places to buy electrical components

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primus_285

Joined Nov 26, 2007
11
Does anyone know a good place (other than overpriced radio shack)

I line in NE ohio, so if anyone has a secret little place that sells such things, do tell.

Maybe another option would be to just get a large batch of generic components that are used in almost every citcut from a large supplier.
(basicly what radio shack has)

Well, maybe I'm just googling the wrong search terms...
I've been using "electrical component(s)" + distributor, supply, places to buy, etc

Any ideas?
 

arthur92710

Joined Jun 25, 2007
307
I use mouser.

But If you want to try and get some free parts...

Not all will send.

National Analog intsersill cypress linear and vishay all ways(most of the time) send me samples when I ask.
Dont try Fairchild they dont give

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TI | http://www.ti.com | Semiconductor
Maxim | http://www.maxim-ic.com | Semiconductor
Analog Devices | http://www.analog.com | Semiconductor
National | http://www.national.com | Semiconductor
Microchip | http://www.microchip.com | Semiconductor
Atmel | http://www.atmel.com | Microcontroller
Philips | http://www.standardics.philips.com | Semiconductor
Intersil | http://www.intersil.com | Semiconductor
Agilent | http://www.semiconductor.agilent.com | Semiconductor
AVX | http://www.avxcorp.com/RequestSample.asp | Passive Components & Oscillators
California Micro Devices | http://www.calmicro.com/contact_us/samples_request.html | Protection and Interface
Catalyst Semiconductor | http://www.catsemi.com/need_a_sample/index.html | Memory and Voltage Reference
Cypress semiconductor | http://www.cypress.com/support/mysupport.cfm | Networking
Fairchild | http://www.fairchildsemi.com/samples/index.jsp | Semiconductor
Infenion | http://www.infineon.com | Semiconductor
Microsemi http://www.microsemi.com/store/request.asp...E=SAMPLE&MN=280 | Semiconductor
Ramton | http://www.ramtron.com/ | Memory
Sipex | http://www.sipex.com/products/samples.aspx | power Managemet, Interface, Optical Storage
Steward | http://www.steward.com/Sample_Request.asp | ferrites, inductive products etc.
On Semiconductor | http://www.onsemi.com | Semiconductor
Supertex | http://www.supertex.com/contact_form/sample_request | Power Devices
Clare | http://www.clare.com | Communication and drivers
Zilog | http://www.zilog.com | Semiconductor
Coilcraft | http://www.coilcraft.com/ | Inductor
Hittie | http://www.hittite.com/index.cfm | Microwave
FTDIchips | http://www.FTDIchip.com | USB
AllegroMicro | http://www.allegromicro.com | Sensors
Linear Technology | http://www.linear.com | Semiconductor
CML Micro | http://www.cmlmicro.com | Wireless communication
Holtek | http://www.holtek.com/english/contact/contact.htm | Semiconductor Need to be contacted
System General | http://www.sg.com.tw/semiGP/sample_E.asp | Semiconductor
Bivar http://www.bivar.com/l | PCB Packaging and LED Assemblies
RiaConnect | http://www.riaconnect.com/samples.asp | Terminal Blocks and RJ connectors
SunLED | http://www.sunled.com | LED and Displays
AboveBoard Electronics | http://www.aboveboardelectronics.com | Tools
MillMax | http://www.mill-max.com | Interconnects and IC sockets
Chesrep | http://www.chesrep.com | Supplier
Meritekusa | http://www.meritekusa.com | Passive Components
Murata Europe | http://www.murata-europe.com/contact/samples.htm | Passive Components
Molex | http://www.molex.com | Connectors
Kycon | http://www.kycon.com | Connectors
Azmicrotek | http://www.azmicrotek.com | Logic Translator
Astrorep | http://www.astrorep.com | Supplier
FMG Elecronics | http://www.fmgelectronics.ie | Supplier
Electec | http://www.electec.com | Supplier
Bhel Electronics | http://www.bhelectronics.com/forms/transfo...ak-request.html | Transformer
Avnet | http://www.avnet.com | Supplier
Lamb Industries | http://www.lambind.com | Switches
Promor | http://www.promor.com | Supplier
TAM | http://www.tamweb.com | Supplier
Central Semiconductors | http://www.centralsemi.com | Semiconductor
LittleFuse | http://www.littelfuse.com | Power Devices and Fuses
Foxonline | http://www.foxonline.com | Crystals and Oscillators
Semtech | http://www.semtech.com | Power Devices
OKW | http://www.okw.co.uk | Enclosures and Knobs
SMD INC. | http://www.smdinc.com | Supplier
Heyco | http://www.heyco.com | Grips and holders
Teknational | http://www.teknational.com | Thermal Insulation and hardware
FCI Connect | http://www.fciconnect.com | Connectors
Bridge Port | http://www.bptfittings.com | Fittings
PMC Flash | http://www.pmcflash.com | Memory
Pericom | http://www.pericom.com | Semiconductor
Elesta | http://www.elestarelays.com | Relays
Pacentec | http://www.pactecenclosures.com | Enclosures
Sensitron | http://www.sensitron.com | Arrays, Semiconductors, LEDs
Bergquist | http://www.bergquistcompany.com | Thermal related products
Cooperet | http://www.cooperet.com | Magnetics and protection
NorthWest Components | http://www.northwestcomponents.com | Passive and Diodes
EM Microelectronics | http://www.emmarin.com | RFID
ERG | http://www.ergpower.com | Display related
Wilco | http://www.sensitron.com | Inductor
Eswitch | http://www.e-switch.com | Switches
ON Shore | http://www.on-shore.com | Terminal Blocks and connectors
AAVID Thermal Alloy | http://www.aavidthermalloy.com | Sample Kits
Epcos | http://www.epcos.com | Passive Components
Fordata | http://www.fordata.cn | LCD
TRA CON | http://www.tra-con.com | Thermal Management
WJ Communications | http://www.wjcommunications.com | Communication
NJR | http://www.njr.com | Semiconductor
Wurth Elektronix | http://www.we-online.com | PCB, EMI, EMC, Connectors
Spectra Symbol | http://www.spectrasymbol.com | Flex Sensors
Cirrus Logic | http://www.cirrus.com | Digital chips, D/A converters, Ethernet controllers, audio/video decoders…
FreeScale | http://www.freescale.com | Semiconductor
Tyco | http://www.amp.com | Connectors and Cables
ITW/Fastex | http://www.itw-fastex.com | Connectors and Clips
Micrometals | http://www.micrometals.com | Toroids
Marktech | http://www.marktechopto.com | Led and related
New Age Enclosures | http://www.newageenclosures.com | Enclosures
STMicroelectronics | http://www.st.com/stonline/ | Integrated Circuits
Manncorp | http://www.smtsolderpaste.com/ | SMT Solder Paste
 

beenthere

Joined Apr 20, 2004
15,819
Circuit Specialists has some good buys, but limited stock. Same for Jameco. If you need anything at all, try Digi-Key or Newark Electronics.
 

hgmjr

Joined Jan 28, 2005
9,027
All Electronics has an eclectic supply of components. The prices are fairly reasonable but don't expect to go back six months after you purchased a part from them and find more. They buy on the surplus market and once the batch of parts are gone it is unlikely that they will find more of the same exact part.

Still for the hobbiest/tinkerer, it is a good source of parts.

hgmjr
 
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