When you price a BOM in 2026, it’s easy to assume semiconductor tariffs now reach every chip on it. However,…
Component Prices Climb to Historic Highs as AI Spending Continues to Drive Growth
Supplyframe indexes show semiconductor and passive pricing on the catalog distribution market reached its highest levels in at least five years in October, with further increases forecast for November.
SOT-23 MOSFETs: Choosing and Substituting the AO3400A, AO3401A, 2N7002 and BSS138
Choosing a SOT-23 MOSFET usually starts with the package and the voltage rating, because the part must fit the pads…
The Legacy Memory Squeeze: What AI’s HBM Shift Means for DDR3 and DDR4 Buyers
Legacy memory rarely gets much attention in a sourcing review, because DDR3 and DDR4 DRAM have been mature parts for…
How to Find Alternate Electronic Components: From Drop-In to Redesign
Engineers and buyers usually look for alternate electronic components when a part runs short, a lead time stretches or an…
Simplify Component Selection and Sourcing with Findchips Copilot
Whether you’re selecting components for a new design or sourcing parts for an existing BOM, finding the right device takes…
AMS1117 Alternatives: Dropout, Quiescent Current and Capacitor Stability
Engineers looking for alternatives to the AMS1117 low-dropout (LDO) linear voltage regulator usually start with the same three checks: 3.3…
Reading Component Demand Signals Without Getting Fooled
Component demand signals shape a lot of everyday decisions in electronics. Buyers watch them to decide when to place orders,…
How to Read a Manufacturer Part Number: What Each Suffix Means
Most buyers search for a component by its manufacturer part number (MPN), the full code assigned to one orderable version…