The Basics
Techniques used to locate and purchase existing parts
- Search by Specification
- Engineering search engine
- Manufactures Website
- Review Datasheets at a Distributors Website
- By Catalog (pictures can be helpful depending on the type of part)
- Search by Part Number
- Execute a search
- Using the manufactures part number at a distributors website
- Using the manufactures part number at a manufactures website then locate vendors that carry the part
- Using a parts search engine.
- Execute a search
- Search by Physical Part
- Examine the part to identify
- Manufacture
- Part Number
- Physical Attributes such as dimensions, package type, number of pins, etc..
- Examine the part to identify
Techniques used to have custom parts manufactured
- Identify a qualified manufacturing company
- Submit specialized instructions (design) to the company
Parts Searching and Identification Resources
Engineering Search Engines
Electronic Parts Search Engines
- Octopart
- FindChips.com
- The Electronics Source Book
- Electronic Engineers Master
- Nowcomponents
- 1-Source Electronic Components
Data Sheets, Part Identification, and Documentation
- SupplyFrame, Inc.
- Photos of Semiconductors & Electronic Parts
- Datasheet4U.com
- DigChip.com
- DatasheetCatalog.com
- eServiceInfo.com
- AllDatasheet.com
- retrevo
- CircuitWorld.com
- All About Circuits (car electronics emphasis)
Electronic Parts Procurement
Major Vendors & Distributors
- THE TOP 25 ELECTRONICS DISTRIBUTORS LIST
- Common EDF Vendors
- Electronic Parts for Power Supply Design
- CircuitWorld.com
Specialty & Hobby Electronics Vendors
Suppliers & Manufactures
After Market, Obsolete Electronic Parts
- USBID
- Searchlight Tech
- 4Star Electronics
- Kolex International
- American Microsemiconductor
- ebay
- RF Cafe
Custom Parts Procurement
Custom CAD and Manufacture
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