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'''Note : as many companies operate worldwide, this page is arranged by category, then country'''
 
'''Note : as many companies operate worldwide, this page is arranged by category, then country'''
==Broad-line component distributors==
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== Broad-line component distributors ==
=== USA & Canada ===
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=== Africa ===
[http://www.digikey.com Digikey]Free shipping to most countries with minimum order<br>
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==== South Africa ====
[http://www.mouser.com Mouser]Free shipping to most countries with minimum order<br>
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*[http://za.rs-online.com/web RS (South Africa)] (Gauteng)
[http://www.onlinecomponents.com/ Online Components]<br>
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*[http://www.mantech.co.za/ Mantech] (Gauteng)
[http://www.alliedelec.com/ Allied] Beware of high international shipping costs not shown when ordering<br>
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*[http://www.eexpress.co.za/ Electrocomp Express] (Has Farnell's catalogue) (Gauteng, online orders)
[http://www.gatewaycatalog.com/ Gateway] Retail store in St.Louis MO<br>
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[http://www.kingelectronics.com/index.asp King Electronics]<br>
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=== Australia & NZ ===
=== UK ===
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[http://www.jaycar.com.au Jaycar]<br>
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[http://www.altronics.com.au Altronics]<br>
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[http://www.electusdistribution.com.au Electus Distribution] - Jaycars's Wholesale division<br>
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[http://www.soanarplus.com Soanar Plus] - Jaycar's professional distributor<br>
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[http://www.swatee.com SWATEE ELECTRONICS] Huge stock of components. Ships worldwide with exceptions, $40 cheapest shipping.<br>
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[http://au.element14.com Element 14]<br>
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[http://australia.rs-online.com/web RS Components]<br>
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[http://www.x-on.com.au/ X-On Components]<br>
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=== Europe ===
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[http://www.fm.com.pt/ FM site]<br>
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==== Germany ====
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[https://www.buerklin.com/ Burklin]<br>
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[http://www.megatron.de/home.html Megatron]<br>
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[http://www.conrad.de Conrad Electronic] Components, RC, hobby etc. Ships worldwide with exceptions.<br>
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[http://www.pollin.de Pollin] Limited stock of components, etc., but well-known for cheap assortments and overstock articles. Web shop German only ☹. Shipping Germany 4,95 €, Austria 5,95 €, EU and non-EU not 100% clear on website.<br>
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[http://www.swatee.com SWATEE ELECTRONICS] Huge stock of components. Ships worldwide with exceptions, $40 cheapest shipping.<br>
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[http://www.reichelt.de Reichelt] Good selection of components. Usually cheaper than Conrad. Ships worldwide, shipping cost within EU 19 EUR for 10 kg. Detailed cost found on their website.<br>
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[http://www.segor.de Segor] Huge stock of components, many hard-to-get ones, shop in Berlin, idiosyncratic web shop system(s) mostly in German ☹, shipping Germany 6.00 €, world-wide shipping, detailed cost found on their website.
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==== UK ====
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[http://www.swatee.com SWATEE ELECTRONICS] Huge stock of components. Ships worldwide with exceptions, $40 cheapest shipping.<br>
 
[http://uk.farnell.com Farnell]<br>
 
[http://uk.farnell.com Farnell]<br>
 
[http://rswww.com RS]<br>
 
[http://rswww.com RS]<br>
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[https://www.digikey.co.uk/ Digikey UK]<br>
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[https://www.mouser.co.uk/ Mouser UK]<br>
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[https://www.arrow.com/ Arrow Electronics]<br>
 
[http://www.rapidonline.com/ Rapid] Typically the cheapest. Large range of educational products<br>
 
[http://www.rapidonline.com/ Rapid] Typically the cheapest. Large range of educational products<br>
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[https://www.switchelectronics.co.uk/ Switch Electronics] No minimum order quantities and competitive prices on a wide range of Components.<br>
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[http://www.bitsbox.co.uk/ Bitsbox] Small selection but very cheap.<br>
 
[http://cpc.farnell.com/ CPC] A division of Farnell, more oriented to service spares, consumer electronics and computer components. Often cheaper than  Farnell for the same items<br>
 
[http://cpc.farnell.com/ CPC] A division of Farnell, more oriented to service spares, consumer electronics and computer components. Often cheaper than  Farnell for the same items<br>
 
[http://www.jprelec.co.uk/ JPR]<br>
 
[http://www.jprelec.co.uk/ JPR]<br>
 
[http://www.maplin.co.uk/ Maplin] Chain of high-street shops throughout UK<br>
 
[http://www.maplin.co.uk/ Maplin] Chain of high-street shops throughout UK<br>
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[http://www.spiratronics.com/ Spiratronics] Small selection but relatively cheap.<br>
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[http://www.cricklewoodelectronics.com/ Cricklewood Electronics] Very cheap on most items, good selection. Required components can be hard to find on website.<br>
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==== Bulgaria ====
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[http://www.electroninvest.eu Electroninvest]<br>
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[http://pulsator.bg Pulsator]<br>
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[http://mt1components.com MT1 components]<br>
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[http://store.comet.bg Comet] (distributor for Farnell, has search integrated)<br>
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[http://kvazer.com QuserEl]<br>
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[http://www.elimex.bg Elimex] probably the largest selection<br>
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[http://radimexbg.com Radimex]<br>
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[http://vikiwat.com Vikiwat]<br>
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[http://www.proton-bg.com Proton]<br>
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[http://tpetrov.com TPetrov]<br>
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[https://www.olimex.com Olimex]<br>
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Also localized versions of websites: TME, Conrad, Farnell
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Many of the sites above operate in Macedonia, Serbia, Greece. Some have interface in English too.
  
===Europe ===
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==== Other ====
[https://www.buerklin.com/ Burklin]<br>
 
 
[https://www.elfa.se Elfa]<br>
 
[https://www.elfa.se Elfa]<br>
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[http://www.tme.eu TME]<br>
  
=== Australia & NZ ===
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=== Far East/Asia ===
[http://www.jaycar.com.au Jaycar]<br>
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[https://www.pcbonline.com/electronic-components/ PCBONLINE] One-stop hybrid components distributor. BOM check before sourcing, functional check before delivery. Cheaper, better.<br>
[http://www.altronics.com.au Altronics]<br>
 
[http://www.electusdistribution.com.au Electus Distribution] - Jaycars's Wholesale division<br>
 
[http://www.soanarplus.com Soanar Plus] - Jaycar's professional distributor<br>
 
[http://au.element14.com Element 14]<br>
 
[http://australia.rs-online.com/web RS Components]<br>
 
 
 
===Far East/Asia===
 
 
[http://www.futurlec.com/ Futurlec]<br>
 
[http://www.futurlec.com/ Futurlec]<br>
 
[http://www.electronics123.com/ Electronics123]<br>
 
[http://www.electronics123.com/ Electronics123]<br>
 
[http://www.sureelectronics.net/ Sure Electronics]<br>
 
[http://www.sureelectronics.net/ Sure Electronics]<br>
 
[http://www.4uconnector.com/ 4Ucon] Connector specialist<br>
 
[http://www.4uconnector.com/ 4Ucon] Connector specialist<br>
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[http://www.lcsc.com/ LCSC] Far East list would not be complete without this component supplier. LCSC was even mentioned in one of Dave's videos in YouTube.<br>
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[http://www.firstic.com FirstIC] Taiwanese component distribution house<br>
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[https://www.utmel.com/ Utmel] Utmel online provides original and genuine electronic products<br>
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[https://www.apogeeweb.net Apogeeweb] Apogeeweb Component Distributor provides the latest information of electronic components.<br>
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[https://www.easybom.com/ Easybom] Easybom electronic distributor price inventory comparison, free download of technical documents, one-click search of electronic components<br>
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[https://www.dyethin.com/ Dyethin] Dyethin provides original genuine electronic components at a reasonable price.<br>
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==== Indonesia ====
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[http://tokopedia.com Tokopedia] Tokopedia is similar to eBay, offering everything from nuts and bolts to women's cosmetics. There exit electronic component shops in its lineup.<br>
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[http://vamostech.com/gps-tracking Vamostech] GPS tracker supplier<br>
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[http://www.goldenfibreglass.com/product-atap-fiberglass.php Golden Fibreglass] Fiberglass roof supplier<br>
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[http://www.dharmasubur.com Dharma Subur] Marine Construction Services<br>
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=== North America ===
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==== USA & Canada ====
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[http://www.swatee.com SWATEE ELECTRONICS] Huge stock of components. Ships worldwide with exceptions, $40 cheapest shipping.<br>
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[http://www.digikey.com Digikey]Free shipping to most countries with minimum order, product navigation was quite good but now in decline<br>
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[http://www.oemsecrets.com OEMsecrets.com]Free search engine and sourcing website. Compare franchised prices<br>
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[http://www.mouser.com Mouser]Free shipping to most countries with minimum order<br>
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[http://www.onlinecomponents.com/ Online Components]<br>
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[http://www.alliedelec.com/ Allied] Beware of high international shipping costs not shown when ordering<br>
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[http://www.gatewaycatalog.com/ Gateway] Retail store in St.Louis MO<br>
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[http://www.kingelectronics.com/index.asp King Electronics]<br>
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[http://www.waytekwire.com/ Waytek] Right Parts. In Stock. On Time.<br>
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[http://is.gd/Newark Newark]<br>
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[https://www.nteinc.com/ NTE Electronics]Now includes ECG<br>
  
 
==Franchised & specialist distributors==
 
==Franchised & specialist distributors==
===USA & Canada===
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===Africa===
[http://www.arrownac.com/ Arrow N.America]<br>
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====South Africa====
[http://www.futureelectronics.com Future]<br>
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*[http://www.avnet.co.za/ Avnet] (Gauteng, Durban, Cape Town) Large variety
[http://avnet.com/ Avnet]<br>
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*[http://www.arrow.altech.co.za/ Arrow Altech] (Cape Town, Durban, Gauteng) No ZA online orders. Large variety...
[http://www.lcled.com LC LED]LED specialist<br>
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*[http://www.hi-q.co.za/ Hi-Q] Seem to have decent variety... No online orders... (Cape Town, Boksburg)
[https://www.jkllamps.com/ JK Lamps] CCFL tubes for LCD backlights<br>
 
[http://www.optima-optics.com/ Optima optics]Lasers & optics<br>
 
[http://www.ledlightworld.com Led World Lighting]LEDa & Lighting<br>
 
  
===UK===
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===Europe===
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====UK====
 
[http://www.anglia.com/ Anglia]<br>
 
[http://www.anglia.com/ Anglia]<br>
 
[http://www.avnet.com Avnet] Giant worldwide distribution group [http://avnetexpress/com Avnet online store]<br>
 
[http://www.avnet.com Avnet] Giant worldwide distribution group [http://avnetexpress/com Avnet online store]<br>
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[http://www.sssplc.com/ Solid State Supplies] <br>
 
[http://www.sssplc.com/ Solid State Supplies] <br>
 
[http://www.flint.co.uk/ Flint]<br>
 
[http://www.flint.co.uk/ Flint]<br>
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[http://www.telsgroup.com/ Logistics services company]
 
[http://www.ttiinc.com/page/home TTI]<br>
 
[http://www.ttiinc.com/page/home TTI]<br>
[http://www.we-online.com/ Wurth]Inductors and interconnect<br>
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[http://www.we-online.com/ Wurth] [https://www.zxcompo.com/ Inductors] and interconnect<br>
 
[http://www.goodwillsales.com/ Goodwill] LEDs and accessories<br>
 
[http://www.goodwillsales.com/ Goodwill] LEDs and accessories<br>
 
[http://www.forge-europa.co.uk/ Forge Europa]LEDs and lighting<br>
 
[http://www.forge-europa.co.uk/ Forge Europa]LEDs and lighting<br>
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[http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/ Ultraleds] LEDs & lighting<br>
 
[http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/ Ultraleds] LEDs & lighting<br>
 
[http://www.led-lightbulbs.co.uk/ Exled]LEDs and lighting<br>
 
[http://www.led-lightbulbs.co.uk/ Exled]LEDs and lighting<br>
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[http://www.ecoledlight.co.uk/ Ecoled]LED Lighting<br>
 
[http://www.selectronic.co.uk/ Selectronic]LEDS & Lighting<br>
 
[http://www.selectronic.co.uk/ Selectronic]LEDS & Lighting<br>
 
[http://www.craftdata.co.uk/ Craft Data]Displays (LCD,OLED etc.)<br>
 
[http://www.craftdata.co.uk/ Craft Data]Displays (LCD,OLED etc.)<br>
===Europe===
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[http://www.ariasourcing.com/ Obsolete Electronics Components] <br>
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====Other====
 
[http://www.rutronik.com/ Rutronik]<br>
 
[http://www.rutronik.com/ Rutronik]<br>
 
[http://www.roithner-laser.com/ Roithner Lasertechnik] Huge range of laser, specialist LED and optics<br>
 
[http://www.roithner-laser.com/ Roithner Lasertechnik] Huge range of laser, specialist LED and optics<br>
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===Far East/Asia ===
 
===Far East/Asia ===
 
[http://www.buyrfid.com.tw/index.htm BuyRFID] RFID products<br>
 
[http://www.buyrfid.com.tw/index.htm BuyRFID] RFID products<br>
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===North America===
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====USA & Canada====
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[http://www.arrownac.com/ Arrow N.America]<br>
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[http://www.futureelectronics.com Future]<br>
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[http://avnet.com/ Avnet]<br>
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[http://www.lcled.com LC LED]LED specialist<br>
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[https://www.jkllamps.com/ JK Lamps] CCFL tubes for LCD backlights<br>
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[http://www.optima-optics.com/ Optima optics]Lasers & optics<br>
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[http://www.ledlightworld.com Led World Lighting]LEDa & Lighting<br>
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[https://www.onlinecomponents.com/productsearch/leds-led-lighting/ Online Components]LEDa & Lighting<br>
  
 
==Interconnect and electromechanical==
 
==Interconnect and electromechanical==
===UK===
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===Europe===
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====UK====
 
[http://www.toby.co.uk/index.aspx Toby] Huge range of connectors<br>
 
[http://www.toby.co.uk/index.aspx Toby] Huge range of connectors<br>
 
[http://www.metway.co.uk Metway]<br>
 
[http://www.metway.co.uk Metway]<br>
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[http://www.westside-supplies.co.uk/ Westside]Connectors and battery holders<br>
 
[http://www.westside-supplies.co.uk/ Westside]Connectors and battery holders<br>
 
[http://www.abcomponents.co.uk/ Alan Butcher] Electromechanical, connectors<br>
 
[http://www.abcomponents.co.uk/ Alan Butcher] Electromechanical, connectors<br>
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==LEDs and Optical Components==
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===Asia===
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[http://www.hebeiltd.com.cn/ Hebeiltd]<br>
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[http://www.besthongkong.com/ Besthongkong]<br>
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[http://stores.ebay.com/Ego-China-Electronics E'go China Electronics ebay shop] Cheap LCDs, from simple 8x1 to TFT LCD Modules.<br>
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https://surprisebd.com/
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===Europe===
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====UK====
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[http://www.meteorelectrical.com/led_lighting.html Meteor Electrical LED Lighting] Choose from a wide range of LED lamps and lighting including GU10 lamps, floodlights, striplighting, ground lights and wall lights.<br>
  
 
==Ardiuno, Microcontroller & FPGA development boards, devtools, programmers==
 
==Ardiuno, Microcontroller & FPGA development boards, devtools, programmers==
  
===USA & Canada===
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===Europe===
[http://www.sparkfun.com Sparkfun]<br>
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[http://www.besteledlampen.de/ BesteLedlampen] LED Lights <br>
[http://www.adafruit.com Adafruit]<br>
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====Germany====
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[https://www.watterott.com/ Watterott electronic] Own boards/breakouts and from Adafruit, Olimex, Pololu, SparkFun....<br>
  
===UK===
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====UK====
 
[http://www.enterpoint.co.uk/ Enterpoint] Wide range of FPGA boards<br>
 
[http://www.enterpoint.co.uk/ Enterpoint] Wide range of FPGA boards<br>
 
[http://www.robot-electronics.co.uk/ Robot Electronics]<br>
 
[http://www.robot-electronics.co.uk/ Robot Electronics]<br>
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[http://www.coolcomponents.co.uk/ Cool Components]  Stocks many Olimex and Sparkfun products<br>
 
[http://www.coolcomponents.co.uk/ Cool Components]  Stocks many Olimex and Sparkfun products<br>
  
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====Bulgaria====
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[https://www.robotev.com Robotev] Local Arduino distributor<br>
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[https://erelement.com ERElement] Local Arduino distributor<br>
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===North America===
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====USA & Canada====
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[http://www.sparkfun.com Sparkfun]<br>
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[http://www.adafruit.com Adafruit]<br>
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[http://www.digilent.com Digilent]<br>
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[http://www.solarbotics.com Solarbotics - Canada]<br>
  
 
==Power supplies and DC-DC converters==
 
==Power supplies and DC-DC converters==
===USA===
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===Europe===
[http://www.powerstream.com/ Powerstream]<br>
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====UK====
===UK===
 
 
[http://www.ecopacpower.com/ Ecopac]<br>
 
[http://www.ecopacpower.com/ Ecopac]<br>
 
[http://www.yegpowerline.co.uk/home.php YEG]<br>
 
[http://www.yegpowerline.co.uk/home.php YEG]<br>
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[http://www.idealpower.co.uk Ideal Power]<br>
 
[http://www.idealpower.co.uk Ideal Power]<br>
 
[http://www.relec.co.uk relec]<br>
 
[http://www.relec.co.uk relec]<br>
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[http://www.ariasourcing.com/ Aria Sourcing UK]<br>
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====Bulgaria====
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[http://www.zahranvane.com Zahranvane] lots of power supplies<br>
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[http://ang-bg.com/products ANG] Transformers, powersupplies<br>
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===North America===
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====USA====
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[http://www.powerstream.com/ Powerstream]<br>
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===Asia===
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====CHINA====
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[https://mec-powersolutions.com/ MEC Industrial Battery Chargers]<br>
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[http://www.pdbattery.com/ Padre Electronics]<br>
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[https://www.ledlightfromchina.com]<br>
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https://www.ledlightfromchina.com
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https://surprisebd.com/
  
 
==Cable & wire, cable accessories, ready made computer & audio cables==
 
==Cable & wire, cable accessories, ready made computer & audio cables==
===USA===
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===Europe===
[http://www.coonerwire.com/ Cooner Wire]<br>
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====UK====
[http://www.sealconusa.com/ Sealcon] Cable glands & wiring accessories<br>
 
===UK===
 
 
[http://www.flexform.co.uk/home.htm Flexform] Soecilist cables]<br>
 
[http://www.flexform.co.uk/home.htm Flexform] Soecilist cables]<br>
 
[http://wiska.co.uk/uk/ Wiska]<br>
 
[http://wiska.co.uk/uk/ Wiska]<br>
 
[http://www.cablenet.co.uk/ Cablenet]<br>
 
[http://www.cablenet.co.uk/ Cablenet]<br>
 
[http://www.videkonline.co.uk Videk]<br>
 
[http://www.videkonline.co.uk Videk]<br>
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===North America===
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[https://www.peigenesis.com/ PEI-Genesis]<br>
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====USA====
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[http://www.coonerwire.com/ Cooner Wire]<br>
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[http://www.sealconusa.com/ Sealcon] Cable glands & wiring accessories<br>
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[https://www.monoprice.com/ Monoprice] Various cables and adapters, among others<br>
  
 
==Obsolete parts and component brokers (Beware of sharks!)==
 
==Obsolete parts and component brokers (Beware of sharks!)==
===USA & Canada===
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===Europe===
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====UK====
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[http://www.cyclops-electronics.com/ Cyclops]<br>
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[http://www.keytronics.co.uk/ Keytronics]<br>
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[http://www.armadilloelectronics.com Aramadillo]<br>
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[http://www.americaiieurope.com/ America II Europe]<br>
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[http://www.express-elect.com Express Online]<br>
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===North America===
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====USA & Canada====
 
[http://www.icelect.com/ IC Electronic Components]<br>
 
[http://www.icelect.com/ IC Electronic Components]<br>
 
[http://www.usbid.com/ USBid]<br>
 
[http://www.usbid.com/ USBid]<br>
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[http://www.americaii.com/ America II]<br>
 
[http://www.americaii.com/ America II]<br>
  
===UK===
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==Surplus==
[http://www.cyclops-electronics.com/ Cyclops]<br>  
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===Australia===
[http://www.keytronics.co.uk/ Keytronics]<br>
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[http://www.oatleyelectronics.com Oatley Electronics] - Sydney based. Surplus components and gear, and kits. <br>
[http://www.armadilloelectronics.com Aramadillo]<br>
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[http://www.rockby.com.au Rockby's] - Surplus components and gear<br>
[http://www.americaiieurope.com/ America II Europe]<br>
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===NZ===
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[http://www.surplustronics.co.nz/ Surplustronics]<br>
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===Europe===
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====UK====
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[http://distel.co.uk/ Display Electronics]<br>
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[http://www.anchorsupplies.com/ Anchor Supplies]<br>
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[http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Sinequanon-Surplus-Electronics Sinequanon]<br>
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[http://www.ramco.co.uk/sales/index.php Ramco]<br>
  
==Surplus==
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===North America===
===USA & Canada===
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====USA & Canada====
 
[http://www.allelectronics.com/ All Electronics] - Electronic and Electro-Mechanical Parts and Supplies at Discount Prices <br>
 
[http://www.allelectronics.com/ All Electronics] - Electronic and Electro-Mechanical Parts and Supplies at Discount Prices <br>
 
[http://www.alltronics.com/ Alltronics]<br>
 
[http://www.alltronics.com/ Alltronics]<br>
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[http://www.mpja.com/ MPJA] - Power Supply, Power Supplies, Security Cameras, LCD, Fans, Etc.<br>
 
[http://www.mpja.com/ MPJA] - Power Supply, Power Supplies, Security Cameras, LCD, Fans, Etc.<br>
 
[http://www.skycraftsurplus.com/ Skycraft Parts &amp; Surplus, Inc.]<br>
 
[http://www.skycraftsurplus.com/ Skycraft Parts &amp; Surplus, Inc.]<br>
===UK===
 
[http://distel.co.uk/ Display Electronics]<br>
 
[http://www.anchorsupplies.com/ Anchor Supplies]<br>
 
[http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Sinequanon-Surplus-Electronics Sinequanon]<br>
 
[http://www.ramco.co.uk/sales/index.php Ramco]<br>
 
===Australia===
 
[http://www.oatleyelectronics.com Oatley Electronics] - Sydney based. Surplus components and gear, and kits. <br>
 
[http://www.rockby.com.au Rockby's] - Surplus components and gear<br>
 
  
 
==Spare parts for consumer electronics and domestic appliances==
 
==Spare parts for consumer electronics and domestic appliances==
===UK===
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===Australia & NZ===
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[http://www.wescomponents.com WES Components] - Sydney based. Repair and service parts.
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===Europe===
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====UK====
 
[http://www.dalbani.co.uk/index.php Dalbani]<br>
 
[http://www.dalbani.co.uk/index.php Dalbani]<br>
 
[http://www.uktvparts.co.uk/ UK TV Parts]<br>
 
[http://www.uktvparts.co.uk/ UK TV Parts]<br>
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[http://www.cricklewoodelectronics.com Cricklewood Electronics] With shop in NW London<br>
 
[http://www.cricklewoodelectronics.com Cricklewood Electronics] With shop in NW London<br>
 
[http://www.donberg.ie/ Donberg]<br>
 
[http://www.donberg.ie/ Donberg]<br>
===Europe===
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====Other====
 
[http://www.backlight4you.com/ Backlight 4u]CCFL backlights<br>
 
[http://www.backlight4you.com/ Backlight 4u]CCFL backlights<br>
 
===Australia & NZ===
 
 
[http://www.wescomponents.com WES Components] - Sydney based. Repair and service parts.
 
  
 
==Physical on-street shops==
 
==Physical on-street shops==
 
Note that some broad-line distributors have trade counters at their warehouse location
 
Note that some broad-line distributors have trade counters at their warehouse location
===UK===
+
 
 +
===Europe===
 +
====Czech Republic====
 +
=====Prague=====
 +
[http://www.gme.cz/ GM]
 +
[http://www.ges.cz/ GES]
 +
====UK====
 
[http://www.maplin.co.uk/ Maplin] Chain of high-street shops throughout UK<br>
 
[http://www.maplin.co.uk/ Maplin] Chain of high-street shops throughout UK<br>
 
[http://rswww.com RS] Several trade counters open to account holders. Note stock of electronic parts is typically minimal<br>
 
[http://rswww.com RS] Several trade counters open to account holders. Note stock of electronic parts is typically minimal<br>
====London and South-East====
+
=====London and South-East=====
 
[http://www.cricklewoodelectronics.com Cricklewood Electronics] NW London<br>
 
[http://www.cricklewoodelectronics.com Cricklewood Electronics] NW London<br>
 
[http://www.directelectronicsuk.com/ Direct Electronics] East London<br>
 
[http://www.directelectronicsuk.com/ Direct Electronics] East London<br>
  
 
==Miscellaneous,Highly specialised,uncategorized==
 
==Miscellaneous,Highly specialised,uncategorized==
===USA===
+
===Africa===
[http://www.optics-online.com/cmt.asp Optics online] Lenses and holders for PCB cameras<br>
+
====South Africa====
[http://ukaoptics.com UKAOptics] Lenses and holders for PCB cameras<br>
+
*[http://www.communica.co.za/ Communica] General electronics, reasonable variety. Online orders. (Cape Town, Gauteng)
[http://www.inventables.com] Weird engineering materials - Great for project idea starters!<br>
+
 
 +
===Australia===
 +
[http://www.ultrakeet.com.au Ultrakeet] PulsarProFX PCB toner transfer system, flux, solder, tools, drill bits, kapton tape, and more<br>
  
===UK===
+
===Europe===
 +
====UK====
 
[http://www.studiospares.com/ Studiospares] Professional audio & studio cabling and connectors<br>
 
[http://www.studiospares.com/ Studiospares] Professional audio & studio cabling and connectors<br>
 
[http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu vehicle wiring products] Huge range of car-oriented electrical parts<br>
 
[http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu vehicle wiring products] Huge range of car-oriented electrical parts<br>
 
[http://www.microwave-solutions.com/ Microwave solutions] Doppler microwave movement sensors<br>
 
[http://www.microwave-solutions.com/ Microwave solutions] Doppler microwave movement sensors<br>
 
[http://www.essex-x-ray.com/ Essex X-ray] High voltage capacitors and other HV parts<br>
 
[http://www.essex-x-ray.com/ Essex X-ray] High voltage capacitors and other HV parts<br>
 +
[http://www.etscc.co.uk/ ETS Cable Components] Cable joints, terminations, tooling and support systems for LV and MV<br>
 +
 +
===North America===
 +
====USA====
 +
[http://www.optics-online.com/cmt.asp Optics online] Lenses and holders for PCB cameras<br>
 +
[http://ukaoptics.com UKAOptics] Lenses and holders for PCB cameras<br>
 +
[http://www.inventables.com] Weird engineering materials - Great for project idea starters!<br>
 +
[https://www.censtry.com/] Censtry Electronics<br>

Latest revision as of 13:25, 8 May 2024

Note : as many companies operate worldwide, this page is arranged by category, then country

Broad-line component distributors[edit]

Africa[edit]

South Africa[edit]

Australia & NZ[edit]

Jaycar
Altronics
Electus Distribution - Jaycars's Wholesale division
Soanar Plus - Jaycar's professional distributor
SWATEE ELECTRONICS Huge stock of components. Ships worldwide with exceptions, $40 cheapest shipping.
Element 14
RS Components
X-On Components

Europe[edit]

FM site

Germany[edit]

Burklin
Megatron
Conrad Electronic Components, RC, hobby etc. Ships worldwide with exceptions.
Pollin Limited stock of components, etc., but well-known for cheap assortments and overstock articles. Web shop German only ☹. Shipping Germany 4,95 €, Austria 5,95 €, EU and non-EU not 100% clear on website.
SWATEE ELECTRONICS Huge stock of components. Ships worldwide with exceptions, $40 cheapest shipping.
Reichelt Good selection of components. Usually cheaper than Conrad. Ships worldwide, shipping cost within EU 19 EUR for 10 kg. Detailed cost found on their website.
Segor Huge stock of components, many hard-to-get ones, shop in Berlin, idiosyncratic web shop system(s) mostly in German ☹, shipping Germany 6.00 €, world-wide shipping, detailed cost found on their website.

UK[edit]

SWATEE ELECTRONICS Huge stock of components. Ships worldwide with exceptions, $40 cheapest shipping.
Farnell
RS
Digikey UK
Mouser UK
Arrow Electronics
Rapid Typically the cheapest. Large range of educational products
Switch Electronics No minimum order quantities and competitive prices on a wide range of Components.
Bitsbox Small selection but very cheap.
CPC A division of Farnell, more oriented to service spares, consumer electronics and computer components. Often cheaper than Farnell for the same items
JPR
Maplin Chain of high-street shops throughout UK
Spiratronics Small selection but relatively cheap.
Cricklewood Electronics Very cheap on most items, good selection. Required components can be hard to find on website.

Bulgaria[edit]

Electroninvest
Pulsator
MT1 components
Comet (distributor for Farnell, has search integrated)
QuserEl
Elimex probably the largest selection
Radimex
Vikiwat
Proton
TPetrov
Olimex
Also localized versions of websites: TME, Conrad, Farnell Many of the sites above operate in Macedonia, Serbia, Greece. Some have interface in English too.

Other[edit]

Elfa
TME

Far East/Asia[edit]

PCBONLINE One-stop hybrid components distributor. BOM check before sourcing, functional check before delivery. Cheaper, better.
Futurlec
Electronics123
Sure Electronics
4Ucon Connector specialist
LCSC Far East list would not be complete without this component supplier. LCSC was even mentioned in one of Dave's videos in YouTube.
FirstIC Taiwanese component distribution house
Utmel Utmel online provides original and genuine electronic products
Apogeeweb Apogeeweb Component Distributor provides the latest information of electronic components.
Easybom Easybom electronic distributor price inventory comparison, free download of technical documents, one-click search of electronic components
Dyethin Dyethin provides original genuine electronic components at a reasonable price.

Indonesia[edit]

Tokopedia Tokopedia is similar to eBay, offering everything from nuts and bolts to women's cosmetics. There exit electronic component shops in its lineup.
Vamostech GPS tracker supplier
Golden Fibreglass Fiberglass roof supplier
Dharma Subur Marine Construction Services

North America[edit]

USA & Canada[edit]

SWATEE ELECTRONICS Huge stock of components. Ships worldwide with exceptions, $40 cheapest shipping.
DigikeyFree shipping to most countries with minimum order, product navigation was quite good but now in decline
OEMsecrets.comFree search engine and sourcing website. Compare franchised prices
MouserFree shipping to most countries with minimum order
Online Components
Allied Beware of high international shipping costs not shown when ordering
Gateway Retail store in St.Louis MO
King Electronics
Waytek Right Parts. In Stock. On Time.
Newark
NTE ElectronicsNow includes ECG

Franchised & specialist distributors[edit]

Africa[edit]

South Africa[edit]

  • Avnet (Gauteng, Durban, Cape Town) Large variety
  • Arrow Altech (Cape Town, Durban, Gauteng) No ZA online orders. Large variety...
  • Hi-Q Seem to have decent variety... No online orders... (Cape Town, Boksburg)

Europe[edit]

UK[edit]

Anglia
Avnet Giant worldwide distribution group Avnet online store
Arrow Europe
Future UK
Silica
2001 Components
Solid State Supplies
Flint
Logistics services company TTI
Wurth Inductors and interconnect
Goodwill LEDs and accessories
Forge EuropaLEDs and lighting
Plus Opto LEDs and drivers
MSC-GE German distributor with UK offices
EBV
Strikalite Rechargeable battery specialists
Memec
Simple SolutionsRF and GPS modules
Deltron EMC and enclosures
Camden DIN Rail enclosures, terminal blocks. Note £150 minimum order. Some ranges stocked by Rapid Electronics
Ultraleds LEDs & lighting
ExledLEDs and lighting
EcoledLED Lighting
SelectronicLEDS & Lighting
Craft DataDisplays (LCD,OLED etc.)
Obsolete Electronics Components

Other[edit]

Rutronik
Roithner Lasertechnik Huge range of laser, specialist LED and optics
LED-TechLEDs and lighting
LED1LEDs
VS OptoelectronicLED lighting

Far East/Asia[edit]

BuyRFID RFID products

North America[edit]

USA & Canada[edit]

Arrow N.America
Future
Avnet
LC LEDLED specialist
JK Lamps CCFL tubes for LCD backlights
Optima opticsLasers & optics
Led World LightingLEDa & Lighting
Online ComponentsLEDa & Lighting

Interconnect and electromechanical[edit]

Europe[edit]

UK[edit]

Toby Huge range of connectors
Metway
4Most
Etek
Hylec-APL Enclosures and interconnect.
Hitaltech Enclosures and interconnect.
WestsideConnectors and battery holders
Alan Butcher Electromechanical, connectors

LEDs and Optical Components[edit]

Asia[edit]

Hebeiltd
Besthongkong
E'go China Electronics ebay shop Cheap LCDs, from simple 8x1 to TFT LCD Modules.

https://surprisebd.com/

Europe[edit]

UK[edit]

Meteor Electrical LED Lighting Choose from a wide range of LED lamps and lighting including GU10 lamps, floodlights, striplighting, ground lights and wall lights.

Ardiuno, Microcontroller & FPGA development boards, devtools, programmers[edit]

Europe[edit]

BesteLedlampen LED Lights

Germany[edit]

Watterott electronic Own boards/breakouts and from Adafruit, Olimex, Pololu, SparkFun....

UK[edit]

Enterpoint Wide range of FPGA boards
Robot Electronics
KandaProgrammer specialist
Debug Store
DLP Specialise in boards based around FTDI products, also RF and FPGA products Active RobotsRobotics parts and general electronics
SK Pang Stocks many Olimex and Sparkfun products
Cool Components Stocks many Olimex and Sparkfun products

Bulgaria[edit]

Robotev Local Arduino distributor
ERElement Local Arduino distributor

North America[edit]

USA & Canada[edit]

Sparkfun
Adafruit
Digilent
Solarbotics - Canada

Power supplies and DC-DC converters[edit]

Europe[edit]

UK[edit]

Ecopac
YEG
Stadium power
Powersolve
XP Power
Stontronics
TDK-Lambda GB
Protocol Power
[1]Craftec
Sunpower UK
Ideal Power
relec
Aria Sourcing UK

Bulgaria[edit]

Zahranvane lots of power supplies
ANG Transformers, powersupplies

North America[edit]

USA[edit]

Powerstream

Asia[edit]

CHINA[edit]

MEC Industrial Battery Chargers
Padre Electronics
[2]
https://www.ledlightfromchina.com

https://surprisebd.com/

Cable & wire, cable accessories, ready made computer & audio cables[edit]

Europe[edit]

UK[edit]

Flexform Soecilist cables]
Wiska
Cablenet
Videk

North America[edit]

PEI-Genesis

USA[edit]

Cooner Wire
Sealcon Cable glands & wiring accessories
Monoprice Various cables and adapters, among others

Obsolete parts and component brokers (Beware of sharks!)[edit]

Europe[edit]

UK[edit]

Cyclops
Keytronics
Aramadillo
America II Europe
Express Online

North America[edit]

USA & Canada[edit]

IC Electronic Components
USBid
NowComponents
America II

Surplus[edit]

Australia[edit]

Oatley Electronics - Sydney based. Surplus components and gear, and kits.
Rockby's - Surplus components and gear

NZ[edit]

Surplustronics

Europe[edit]

UK[edit]

Display Electronics
Anchor Supplies
Sinequanon
Ramco

North America[edit]

USA & Canada[edit]

All Electronics - Electronic and Electro-Mechanical Parts and Supplies at Discount Prices
Alltronics
American Science & Surplus - offers science kits, educational toys, school supplies, arts and crafts items, hobby tools, scales, lab glass, housewares, electronics and much more all at discount closeout prices.
BGMicro.com - Electronics, Parts, Kits, Components, Projects, Gadgets, DIY
Electronic Goldmine - Electronic Components, Parts, Test Equipment, Kits, Goldmine.
Electronic Surplus - Serving America's Inventors Since 1946
MPJA - Power Supply, Power Supplies, Security Cameras, LCD, Fans, Etc.
Skycraft Parts & Surplus, Inc.

Spare parts for consumer electronics and domestic appliances[edit]

Australia & NZ[edit]

WES Components - Sydney based. Repair and service parts.

Europe[edit]

UK[edit]

Dalbani
UK TV Parts
Partmaster
Cricklewood Electronics With shop in NW London
Donberg

Other[edit]

Backlight 4uCCFL backlights

Physical on-street shops[edit]

Note that some broad-line distributors have trade counters at their warehouse location

Europe[edit]

Czech Republic[edit]

Prague[edit]

GM GES

UK[edit]

Maplin Chain of high-street shops throughout UK
RS Several trade counters open to account holders. Note stock of electronic parts is typically minimal

London and South-East[edit]

Cricklewood Electronics NW London
Direct Electronics East London

Miscellaneous,Highly specialised,uncategorized[edit]

Africa[edit]

South Africa[edit]

  • Communica General electronics, reasonable variety. Online orders. (Cape Town, Gauteng)

Australia[edit]

Ultrakeet PulsarProFX PCB toner transfer system, flux, solder, tools, drill bits, kapton tape, and more

Europe[edit]

UK[edit]

Studiospares Professional audio & studio cabling and connectors
vehicle wiring products Huge range of car-oriented electrical parts
Microwave solutions Doppler microwave movement sensors
Essex X-ray High voltage capacitors and other HV parts
ETS Cable Components Cable joints, terminations, tooling and support systems for LV and MV

North America[edit]

USA[edit]

Optics online Lenses and holders for PCB cameras
UKAOptics Lenses and holders for PCB cameras
[3] Weird engineering materials - Great for project idea starters!
[4] Censtry Electronics