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…
August 2026: Electronic Components Insights
Global electronic components design and sourcing activities declined sharply in August, with sourcing activity falling well below seasonal expectations. Despite…
Why Analog Second Sourcing is More Difficult Than Digital
A cross-reference table makes a claim about two parts: this part can stand in for that part. For a digital…
AD620 Alternatives: Why the Gain Network Decides Your Second Source
When an Analog Devices AD620 precision instrumentation amplifier experiences extended lead times, the search for alternatives almost always starts in…