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== Electronic Component Suppliers ==
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== Major Electronic Component Suppliers ==
  
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=== Digikey Corporation ===
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:http://www.digikey.com/
  
*Ocean State Electronics
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=== Newark ===
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:http://www.newark.com/
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=== Allied Electronics ===
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:http://www.alliedelec.com/
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=== Mouser Electronics ===
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:http://www.mouser.com/
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=== Jameco Electronics ===
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:http://www.jameco.com/
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=== All Electronics ===
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:http://www.allelectronics.com/
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== Other Electronic Component Suppliers ==
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=== Ocean State Electronics ===
 
:http://www.oselectronics.com/
 
:http://www.oselectronics.com/
 
:*[http://www.oselectronics.com/ose_p74.htm potentiometers]
 
:*[http://www.oselectronics.com/ose_p74.htm potentiometers]
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== Electronics Suppliers Non-Surplus (unsorted) ==
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Get DIGIKEY, Jameco, and MOUSER catalogs at the very least.
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Also try [http://www.findchips.com FINDCHIPS.COM] partnumber search on several companies
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    Allied Electronics            Large electronics supply catalog
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    http://www.alliedelec.com
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    1-800-433-5700
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    Allegro Semiconductor          Took over Sprague Semiconductor.
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    http://www.allegromicro.com    Linear hall effect chips, stepper
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                                    drive chips, power op-amps.
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    All Electronics Corp.        Lots of surplus, some
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    P.O. Box 567                  cheap components.
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    Van Nuys, CA 90408
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    (818) 904-0524
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    Arrow Electronics            Large supply catalog (mostly semi)
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    http://www.arrow.com
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    Avnet Electronics            Large supply catalog (mostly semi)
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    http://www.avnet.com/em
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    BG Micro                      ICs, parts, motors, proto, PIC,
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    http://www.bgmicro.com            AVR, ooPic, RF, aud., opto.
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    Dataq, famous $25 A/D converter (data acquisition system)
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    http://www.dataq.com/
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    241 Springside Drive Suite 200
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    Akron, OH  44333
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    1-800-553-9006
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    Digi-Key Corporation          Highly recommended.  Fair prices,
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    701 Brooks Ave. South          very *fast* shipping, monthly
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    P.O. Box 677                  catalog
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    Thief River Falls, MN 56701-0677
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    (800) 344-4539
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    (218) 681-6674
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    http://www.digikey.com
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    Easylink: 62827914
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    Telex II: 9103508982 "DIGI-KEY CORP"
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    Fax: (218) 681-3380
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    Edlie Electronics              Cheap test equipment, lots
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    2700 Hempstead Tpke.          of components
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    Levittown, NY 11756-1443
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    (800) 645-4722
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    (516) 735-3330
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    ELECTRONIX
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    http://www.electronix.com/
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    Gateway Electronics            Components, etc.  Blue PNP film for
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    9222 Chesapeake Dr.            making PC boards with photocopy
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    San Deiego, CA 92123
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    858-279-6802
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    http://www.gatewayelectronics.com
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    Gateway Electronics
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    2220 Welsch Industrial Ct.
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    St. Louis, MO 63146
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    800-669-5810
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    http://www.gatewayelectronics.com
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    Halted Specialties Co. (HSC)      Components, surplus
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    3500 Ryder Street                  electronics, computer periphs.
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    Santa Clara, CA 95051
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    http://www.halted.com
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    +1-800-4-HALTED Orders only
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    +1-408-732-1573 inside California and outside US
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    Future Electronics            Large supply catalog (mostly semi)
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    http://www.future-active.com/
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    Jameco Electronics            Cheap PC source, some electronics
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    1355 Shoreway Rd.              components, ICs, etc.  Cheap
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    Belmont, CA 94002              prototyping boards, power supplies,
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    (415) 592-8097                etc.
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    http://www.jameco.com
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    Telex: 176043
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    Fax: (415) 592-2503
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    JDR Microdevices              Cheap PC source, some electronics
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    110 Knowles Dr.                TTL, Linear ICs
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    Los Gatos, CA 95030
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    http://www.jdr.com
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    (800) 538-5000
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    (408) 866-6200
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    Telex: 171-110
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    Fax: (408) 378-8927
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    Magnet Sales                    All sorts of magnets, ceramic
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    1-800-421-6692                  alnico,neodymium.
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    http://www.magnetsales.com      Get their catalog.
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    Mendelson Electronics          Surplus in Dayton
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    340 E First St
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    Dayton, OH 45402
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    http://www.meci.com/
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    800-344-4465
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    fax 937-461-3391
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    Mouser Electronics              Another good new-parts catalog.
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    2401 Hwy. 287 North
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    Mansfield, TX 76063
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    (800) 346-6873
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    (800) 992-9943 (to order a catalog)
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    (201) 328-3322
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    Fax: (817) 483-0931
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    http://www.mouser.com
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    Newark Electronics            Large electronics supply catalog
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    http://www.newark.com
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    NTE Replacement Semi            Cross reference for transistors
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    http://www.nteinc.com/
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    American Microsemi              Obsolete/discontinued semis
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    http://www.americanmicrosemi.com
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    Unicorn Electronics            Interesting audio-storage and
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    1142 State Route 18            other unique ICs
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    Aliquippa, Pa. 15001
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    800-824-3432
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    unielect@aol.com
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== KG Suppliers for Cables, Components, and Accessories Through Experience ==
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''shop - shopping guide - price guide - buy electronic components''
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=== a/v cable and connectors ===
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* 25' SVHS MALE TO MALE CABLE: good quality reasonably thick s-video cable with gold ends at the best known price
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: $3.79 [http://www.electronix.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/10818 electronix]
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* 50' SVHS MALE TO MALE CABLE: under Cables and Adapters, Video Cables, page 2
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: $7.99 [http://www.electronix.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/20_419/products_id/13356 electronix]
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* 25Ft S-Video with 2 RCA Cable Gold Plated
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: $5.37 [http://www.iofast.com/product_info.php/cPath/89_437_747/products_id/2335 iofast]
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* 50Ft S-Video with 2 RCA Cable Gold Plated
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: $9.31 [http://www.iofast.com/product_info.php/cPath/89_437_747/products_id/2334 iofast]
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* RG6 BNC Male Crimp-on Connector 2pc: works well with RG-6U Quad Shield (iofast discontinued carrying this 47 cents)
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: $0.59 [http://www.opentip.com/Electronics-Computers/Bnc-Male-Crimp-Connector-For-Rg-p-736371.html opentip]
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* 25Ft RCA M/M Dual AUDIO PATCH CABLE: red & black for Right and Left audio
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: $1.39 [http://www.electronix.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/7434 electronix]
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* 50Ft 3.5mm Stereo M/M PC Speaker Cable: 1/8 size same as most headphones and PC speakers use
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: $2.73 [http://www.iofast.com/product_info.php/cPath/89_473_475/products_id/2068 iofast]
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* 100Ft 3.5mm Stereo M/M PC Speaker Cable:  1/8 size same as most headphones and PC speakers use
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: $5.25 [http://www.iofast.com/product_info.php/cPath/89_473_475/products_id/2069 iofast]
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* BNC Female to BNC Female Inline Coupler: barrel connector for two BNC cables
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: $0.32 [http://www.iofast.com/product_info.php/cPath/75_677_678/products_id/2046 iofast]
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* RG6 F-Type Crimp-on Connector w/Attached Crimp Rin
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: $0.25 [http://www.iofast.com/product_info.php/cPath/75_202_206/products_id/3017 iofast]
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== video and audio test equipment ==
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* NTSC PATTERN GENERATOR
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: $149.95 [http://www.electronix.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/17_489/products_id/14295 electronix]
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* NTSC PATTERN GENERATOR W/ COMPUTER MONITOR TESTER
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: $149.95 [http://www.electronix.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/17_489/products_id/14297 electronix]
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* Satellite signal strength meter / satellite finder
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: $14.95 [http://www.electronix.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/5197 electronix]
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* Skytracker Satellite Signal meter
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: $84.95 [http://www.electronix.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/11/products_id/13243 electronix]
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[[Category:Electronics]]
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[[Category:Electronic Components]]

Latest revision as of 11:51, 24 November 2010

There is a limited selection of electronic components available at Radio Shack. Although this is a convenient way to acquire the occasional resistor, pot, or switch in an emergency, one quickly discovers that their pricing is rather inflated. This is not to reflect poorly on Radio Shack, for electronic components for circuitry is not what their business model is based on, and their business structure is better suited for consumer electronics rather than small inexpensive components.

Thankfully there are places online to order electronic components in bulk for reasonable pricing. Here we will attempt to build a list of suppliers online as they are discovered.


Major Electronic Component Suppliers

Digikey Corporation

http://www.digikey.com/

Newark

http://www.newark.com/

Allied Electronics

http://www.alliedelec.com/

Mouser Electronics

http://www.mouser.com/

Jameco Electronics

http://www.jameco.com/

All Electronics

http://www.allelectronics.com/

Other Electronic Component Suppliers

Ocean State Electronics

http://www.oselectronics.com/

Electronics Suppliers Non-Surplus (unsorted)

Get DIGIKEY, Jameco, and MOUSER catalogs at the very least.

Also try FINDCHIPS.COM partnumber search on several companies

    Allied Electronics            Large electronics supply catalog
    http://www.alliedelec.com
    1-800-433-5700
    Allegro Semiconductor          Took over Sprague Semiconductor.
    http://www.allegromicro.com    Linear hall effect chips, stepper
                                   drive chips, power op-amps.
    All Electronics Corp.         Lots of surplus, some
    P.O. Box 567                  cheap components.
    Van Nuys, CA 90408
    (818) 904-0524
    Arrow Electronics             Large supply catalog (mostly semi)
    http://www.arrow.com
    Avnet Electronics             Large supply catalog (mostly semi)
    http://www.avnet.com/em
    BG Micro                      ICs, parts, motors, proto, PIC,
    http://www.bgmicro.com             AVR, ooPic, RF, aud., opto.
    Dataq, famous $25 A/D converter (data acquisition system)
    http://www.dataq.com/
    241 Springside Drive Suite 200
    Akron, OH  44333
    1-800-553-9006
    Digi-Key Corporation           Highly recommended.  Fair prices,
    701 Brooks Ave. South          very *fast* shipping, monthly
    P.O. Box 677                   catalog
    Thief River Falls, MN 56701-0677
    (800) 344-4539
    (218) 681-6674
    http://www.digikey.com
    Easylink: 62827914
    Telex II: 9103508982 "DIGI-KEY CORP"
    Fax: (218) 681-3380
    Edlie Electronics              Cheap test equipment, lots
    2700 Hempstead Tpke.           of components
    Levittown, NY 11756-1443
    (800) 645-4722
    (516) 735-3330
    ELECTRONIX
    http://www.electronix.com/
    Gateway Electronics             Components, etc.  Blue PNP film for
    9222 Chesapeake Dr.             making PC boards with photocopy
    San Deiego, CA 92123
    858-279-6802
    http://www.gatewayelectronics.com
    Gateway Electronics
    2220 Welsch Industrial Ct.
    St. Louis, MO 63146
    800-669-5810
    http://www.gatewayelectronics.com
    Halted Specialties Co. (HSC)       Components, surplus
    3500 Ryder Street                  electronics, computer periphs.
    Santa Clara, CA 95051
    http://www.halted.com
   +1-800-4-HALTED Orders only
   +1-408-732-1573 inside California and outside US
    Future Electronics             Large supply catalog (mostly semi)
    http://www.future-active.com/
    Jameco Electronics             Cheap PC source, some electronics
    1355 Shoreway Rd.              components, ICs, etc.  Cheap
    Belmont, CA 94002              prototyping boards, power supplies,
    (415) 592-8097                 etc.
    http://www.jameco.com
    Telex: 176043
    Fax: (415) 592-2503
    JDR Microdevices               Cheap PC source, some electronics
    110 Knowles Dr.                TTL, Linear ICs
    Los Gatos, CA 95030
    http://www.jdr.com
    (800) 538-5000
    (408) 866-6200
    Telex: 171-110
    Fax: (408) 378-8927
    Magnet Sales                    All sorts of magnets, ceramic
    1-800-421-6692                  alnico,neodymium.
    http://www.magnetsales.com      Get their catalog.
    Mendelson Electronics           Surplus in Dayton
    340 E First St
    Dayton, OH 45402
    http://www.meci.com/
    800-344-4465
    fax 937-461-3391
    Mouser Electronics              Another good new-parts catalog.
    2401 Hwy. 287 North
    Mansfield, TX 76063
    (800) 346-6873
    (800) 992-9943 (to order a catalog)
    (201) 328-3322
    Fax: (817) 483-0931
    http://www.mouser.com
    Newark Electronics            Large electronics supply catalog
    http://www.newark.com
    NTE Replacement Semi            Cross reference for transistors
    http://www.nteinc.com/
    American Microsemi              Obsolete/discontinued semis
    http://www.americanmicrosemi.com
    Unicorn Electronics             Interesting audio-storage and
    1142 State Route 18             other unique ICs
    Aliquippa, Pa. 15001
    800-824-3432
    unielect@aol.com 

KG Suppliers for Cables, Components, and Accessories Through Experience

shop - shopping guide - price guide - buy electronic components

a/v cable and connectors

  • 25' SVHS MALE TO MALE CABLE: good quality reasonably thick s-video cable with gold ends at the best known price
$3.79 electronix
  • 50' SVHS MALE TO MALE CABLE: under Cables and Adapters, Video Cables, page 2
$7.99 electronix
  • 25Ft S-Video with 2 RCA Cable Gold Plated
$5.37 iofast
  • 50Ft S-Video with 2 RCA Cable Gold Plated
$9.31 iofast
  • RG6 BNC Male Crimp-on Connector 2pc: works well with RG-6U Quad Shield (iofast discontinued carrying this 47 cents)
$0.59 opentip
  • 25Ft RCA M/M Dual AUDIO PATCH CABLE: red & black for Right and Left audio
$1.39 electronix
  • 50Ft 3.5mm Stereo M/M PC Speaker Cable: 1/8 size same as most headphones and PC speakers use
$2.73 iofast
  • 100Ft 3.5mm Stereo M/M PC Speaker Cable: 1/8 size same as most headphones and PC speakers use
$5.25 iofast
  • BNC Female to BNC Female Inline Coupler: barrel connector for two BNC cables
$0.32 iofast
  • RG6 F-Type Crimp-on Connector w/Attached Crimp Rin
$0.25 iofast

video and audio test equipment

  • NTSC PATTERN GENERATOR
$149.95 electronix
  • NTSC PATTERN GENERATOR W/ COMPUTER MONITOR TESTER
$149.95 electronix
  • Satellite signal strength meter / satellite finder
$14.95 electronix
  • Skytracker Satellite Signal meter
$84.95 electronix