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Part too expensive, end-of-life or out of stock?
Send a single part number or a full BOM. Our 15 sourcing specialists work with 20 R&D engineers, so every alternative is checked against your design before it ships.
One BOM, many kinds of parts
We price your BOM line by line, then kit the parts for one production run so they arrive together: reels, trays, connectors and passives.
1Reeled components2Integrated circuits3Passive components4Connectors1234- 1Reeled componentsParts on tape and reel, ready for the placement machines.
- 2Integrated circuitsChips supplied in trays.
- 3Passive componentsResistors and capacitors in carrier tape.
- 4ConnectorsBoard-to-wire and board-to-board connectors.
Three problems we solve
Send a single part number or a full BOM. Tell us which of these you are facing.
- 01
Too expensive
A part, or the whole BOM, costs more than your product can carry.
- 02
End-of-life
The manufacturer has stopped making a part your design depends on.
- 03
Out of stock
The part is on allocation, or the lead time no longer fits your production plan.
The path to a complete BOM
From your parts list to a kitted, checked delivery. An alternative is only used after our R&D engineers check it and you approve it.
- 01RequestPart number, manufacturer, quantity, target price and target date.
- 02Source optionsEnd-of-life, long lead-time and expensive lines flagged.
- 03SelectionThe specified part, or a candidate alternative.
- 04TestParts tested on arrival through a third-party laboratory.
- 05BOM kittingParts for one production run, shipped together to you or to your factory.
When the part you need is no longer made
Our 15 sourcing specialists locate end-of-life and hard-to-find parts through our channels, and help you plan ahead with lifecycle checks on the parts you already use.
- Located through our channelsFor parts that have left the usual distribution.
- Lifecycle managementKnow which parts on your BOM are heading for end-of-life before they get there.
Zero-defect quality
Parts are tested when they arrive, and can be sent to a third-party lab for testing on request.
- Fully traceable, reliable supply channelsEvery part can be traced back to its source.
- Tested on arrivalBefore parts move on to you or to production.
- Third-party testing on requestFor parts where you need an independent report.
Brands we source
26 global and Chinese manufacturers, from microcontrollers and memory to connectors and power parts.
Global manufacturers
Chinese manufacturers
Looking for a manufacturer that is not listed? Send the part number and we will check. · Trademarks belong to their owners.
Sourcing questions
Can I buy just one part?
Yes. Come to us for a single part or a full BOM, with pricing, end-of-life parts and alternatives included.
Do I have to manufacture my boards with you?
No. Buy one service, or all three.
Will you change parts without asking?
No. Alternatives are checked by our R&D engineers and only used after you approve them.
Who do we sign the contract with?
Our Hong Kong company is your contracting partner for quotes, orders and payment.
Need the boards manufactured too?
The same team can manufacture and test your PCBA, or take your product from an idea to mass production.
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Attach your BOM, or list the part numbers you need.