The process of choosing a package for a 1N4148 diode usually gets less attention than choosing the diode itself, because…
September 2026: Electronic Components Insights
Global electronic components sourcing activities increased +4% month-over-month and +11% year-over-year, with EMEA leading the monthly gains. Despite the improvement,…
From Prototype to Production: The Sourcing Review Your Dev-Board Parts Never Got
Moving a design from prototype to production usually means rechecking parameters like power, thermal and EMC. However, this transition rarely…
JST Connector Types: How to Choose XH, PH, SH or GH and Source the Full Mating Set
A JST connector is a small wire-to-board plug that joins a cable to a circuit board. This guide compares the…
Passive Component Supplier Concentration: When Two Makers Hold Half the List
Passive component supplier concentration represents a significant risk for buyers, with too few manufacturers responsible for far too many of…
Semiconductor Sales Poised for Unprecedented Growth as Key Chip Demand Soars
The Commodity IQ Demand Index for amplifier circuits is set to rise 52.5% in 2026 compared with 2025, followed by memory at 42.9%.
Small-Signal MOSFET Cross-Reference: What Has to Match Before You Swap
A small-signal MOSFET (metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor) is a tiny electronic switch found on almost every circuit board, with many manufacturers…
The Cheapest Quote Is Not the Cheapest Part: Quoted Price vs. Landed Cost
A request for quotation (RFQ) is built to answer one question: What will this supplier charge per unit? For most…
The RFQ Process for Electronic Components: What to Send, Who to Ask, and How to Compare
The request-for-quotation (RFQ) process in electronic component buying looks simple from the outside. Buyers send a list of part numbers…