Electronics Links

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Manufacturers and Online Data

I've mostly given up on maintaining direct links to component manufacturers. I use DATABOOKSHELF and Alex's Electronic Test Bench

Linear Technology

Makers of interesting precision and power control ICs. Sold by Digi-key.

Maxim

Linear and interface ICs with emphasis on CMOS technology. Sold by Digi-key.

Intersil

As well as making various interesting power devices, Intersil also bought up some product lines containing many industry-standard components. A good source for data and application notes on 4000 and 74HC CMOS logic, and the CAxxxx (RCA) linear ICs. Formerly Harris Semiconductor.

Texas Instruments

TI is the biggest linear vendor in volume, but I mostly haven't used its parts other than industry standard ones such as TL074, TL431. However, it has bought Burr-Brown (maker of fun precision ICs) and Unitrode, which has a wide line of power control ICs such as the industry-standard UC3842 current-mode PWM. Burr-Brown has long been available on Digi-Key, and Unitrode product is now available in the TI analog listings.

Net resources

comp.robotics FAQ Table of Contents

Not updated since 1996.

chipdir IC directory

WE-MAN! 's Homepage

Fil's home page: Main Index

Electrical Engineering Circuits Archive

Eg3 communications

Embedded computing.

DATABOOKSHELF

Many manufacturer links direct to the good stuff.

Alex's Electronic Test Bench

Poynton's DSP

Comp.dsp Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Power Electronics Online Resources

Switching-Mode Power Supply Web Sites

PIC Links

Microchip Technology

Makers of PIC microcontrollers

Parallax, Inc.

Pic List

Eric Smith's PIC Projects

Recommended mail-order dealers

I've used these vendors, and have been generally satisfied. Note that most of these also have print catalogs which may be less of a hassle than the online versions.

All Electronics

Electronics Goldmine

Good values on surplus components.

DIGI-Key

Stocking distributor, new components. Carries most of the product line of National Semiconductor, Burr-Brown, Linear Technology, Maxim, Microchip. Except for these brand-name ICs, prices are generally the same or slightly better than Mouser.

Mouser Electronics

Stocking distributor, new components. Better passive components selection than Digi-key. The semiconductors it sells are generally industry-standard parts made by a specified manufacturer. A Phillips IRF mosfet may be cheaper than the original International Rectifier one that Digi-key sells.

Fair Radio Sales Company Inc.

I used to order from these guys back in the 70's when I was in high school. They're still selling some of the same WW II surplus. A fair amount of test equipment at competitive proces.

Surplus Shed

Mainly surplus optical items, some electronic stuff. Good prices, PA.

MECI (Mendelson eletronics)

Surplus components, moves inventory fast at low prices, so stock varies from month to month. Large inventory not all in the catalog, and items may disappear from the catalog but still be available.

Opamp Catalog

Technical books, with many professional electronics titles. I bought some stuff at their store in LA.

Electronix Corp

Electronic service and repair online parts catalog. Ohio

Other mail order dealers

I haven't used these vendors, but found them on the net. See also Surplus sources.

Alltronics

EIO WWW Server

HSC Electronic Supply

Bay area staple. Catalog has mainly new items. See also the "cool stuff" exotic surplus items (wasn't there the last time I looked.)

Electronix Express

NJ, new stuff. Online catalog under construction, print avail.

Surplus Store Info Pages

Here are some pointers to other pages that list some electronics surplus stores:

Bill Beaty's Homepages: Surplus sources

Silicon Valley Surplus Sources

Vacuum Tubes

Vacuum Tubes, Electron Tubes, Tubes, Tube Testers and Electronic Parts

Electron Supply Replacement Center (ESRC)

Vacuum Tube Links

Surplus Electronic Parts, Tubes, Equipment, Technical Manuals Misc. Surplus Items.