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Brian Lee
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6 Ways to Help Your Business Prepare for Lunar New Year 2024

6 Ways to Help Your Business Prepare for Lunar New Year 2024

Lunar New Year 2024 – Year of the DragonWhen people think about the holiday season in the United States, they are often referring to that period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. But shortly after, there is another holiday that brings friends and family together in several Asian countries. The Lunar New Year, also known…
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7 Tips for Sourcing EOL & Hard-To-Find Electronic Components

7 Tips for Sourcing EOL & Hard-To-Find Electronic Components

Sourcing Electronic ComponentsThe lifecycle of a component is dependent on demand and the manufacturer’s product offering. A manufacturer will keep a product in production if there is high demand, but they will also upgrade components when they offer newer features. The hard truth is every electronic component has a finite lifecycle and is destined to…
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Team Member Spotlight: Ryan Benhard

Team Member Spotlight: Ryan Benhard

This month we’re excited to shine the spotlight on our Director of Operations, Ryan Benhard! Ryan has been in the electronics industry for over 20 years and his knowledge of the ins and outs of the business, and his man-bun make him a well-loved member of the Suntsu family. The Man Behind the Bun…Ryan has…
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Suntsu’s RF Filters for 5G Wireless Communications

Break Through the Noise with Suntsu’s Newest RF Filters

At Suntsu, we’re all about helping tech companies create what’s next. Created using ceramic and saw fabrication techniques, we’re pleased to announce that we’ve added several RF filters to our product catalog. Keep reading to see some of their key features, applications or reach out to one of our representatives for a free sample. Radio…
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Samsung Electro-Mechanics’ Newest Automotive MLCC Begins Mass Production

Introducing Samsung’s Newest 1.6mm x 0.8mm Automotive Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitor

This week we want to highlight a new product release from one of our vendors, Samsung Electro-Mechanics. Established in 1973, Samsung Electro-Mechanics is a multi-components company centered out of South Korea that develops and manufactures advanced electronic and mechanical components. In August, Samsung Electro-Mechanics announced that they have begun mass production of a new multi-layer…
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Quick Guide to Oscillators

Quick Guide to Oscillators

Oscillators are incredibly important pieces of the electronics you use every day. Everything from video game consoles and appliances to stun guns and GPS has an oscillator. If it has a printed circuit board (PCB), it probably has an electronic oscillator. From humble beginnings in the 19th century by using electric arcs to create oscillation,…
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The CHIPS Program Is Progressing with More Funding Opportunities

CHIPS for America program Releases Second Notice of Funding

We are officially halfway through the year and that means that the CHIPS of America program is kicking off applications and grants for funding. The first funding opportunity was released in February and the second was released at the end of June. These funding opportunities open the door to better and broader manufacturing opportunities in…
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The Effect of China’s Restrictions on Gallium and Germanium

What Do New Chinese Export Restrictions Mean For Us?

On July 3, 2023, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced that they would being restricting the export of gallium and germanium. If you aren’t familiar with these metals, the biggest takeaway from this article is that they are considered vital to the creation of some semiconductor chips. The timing on this restriction is harsh since…
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Suntsu Ranks #13 on the OCBJ 2023 Best Places to Work in Orange County

Suntsu Ranks #13 on the OCBJ 2023 Best Places to Work in Orange County

Suntsu Electronics was recently named #13 in the 2023 Best Places to Work in Orange County. This is our fifth year in a row making the list and we are honored. This awards program was created in 2009 and is a project of the Orange County Business Journal in partnership with Workforce Research Group. As…
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Suntsu Electronics Ranks in the 2023 Top 50 Electronics Distributors

Suntsu Electronics Ranks in the 2023 Top 50 Electronics Distributors

Seeing hard work continue to pay off is always an amazing feeling. That’s why Suntsu Electronics is excited to say we’ve ranked among Supply Chain Connect’s Top 50 Electronic Distributors List for the second year in a row. “Making Source Today’s Top 50 list has long been a goal of ours and we are stoked…
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Suntsu’s New Parametric Part Search Helps Make Your Project a Reality

Suntsu’s New Parametric Part Search Helps Make Your Project a Reality

Looking for an easy way to find the parts you need and get samples in a timely manner? The new parametric part search feature on Suntsu Electronics’ website makes this easier than ever by allowing you to find the parts you need and order samples without any hassle. Being a technology company, it seemed natural…
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Suntsu Offers AEC-Q200 and AEC-Q100 Automotive Crystals and Oscillators

Suntsu Electronics, Inc. Launches AEC-Q200 and AEC- Q100 Certified Automotive Crystals and Oscillators

Today’s vehicles are equipped with a wide variety of new technologies that make them easier for drivers to handle. This includes additions like Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS), Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), GPS, Engine Control, In-Vehicle Ethernet, self-driving applications and more. Suntsu is doing its part to support these innovations by manufacturing AEC-Q rated crystals…
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Sunstu Electronics Is Now Offering an Ultra Small SMD Watch Crystal

Sunstu Electronics Is Now Offering an Ultra Small SMD Watch Crystal

At Suntsu Electronics, Inc., we are dedicated to saving time and money for our customers by helping them create what’s next. As we continue to develop our product lines, we would like to introduce our ultra small package size 32.768kHz SMD watch crystals. Part of the SWS102 series, these crystals are extremely compact and deliver…
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What the Chips and Science Act Means for the US

What the Chips and Science Act Means for the US

During President Biden’s first year in office, his administration implemented a strategy to revitalize domestic manufacturing, create new jobs for Americans and strengthen our supply chains. On August 9, 2022, Biden signed into law the bipartisan CHIPS & Science Act of 2022 that seeks to bring the majority of semiconductor research, development, and production back…
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Reshoring the Electronics Industry: Are the Benefits Worth the Risks?

Reshoring the Electronics Industry: Are the Benefits Worth the Risks?

In recent years, governments like the US and UK have been pushing companies to bring their production and manufacturing back home. This process, called reshoring or onshoring, is meant to bring companies whose production occurs, either partly or in whole, in other countries back to the US. The main purpose of this reshoring initiative is…
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Team Member Spotlight: Adam Robbins

Team Member Spotlight: Adam Robbins

This month we’re excited to aim the spotlight on one of our team members, Adam Robbins! Adam is one of our Senior Sales Managers and has been in the industry for 40 years. Not only does he have the most welcoming personality, but his knowledge of the industry makes him an asset to our Suntsu…
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Suntsu Crystal Circuit Analysis: Designed for Optimal Board Performance

Suntsu Crystal Circuit Analysis: Designed for Optimal Board Performance

Every board design and its characteristics are unique, and for your board to perform at its best, specifications, like crystal specifications, must be appropriately tuned. Most crystal manufacturers have standard parts known to perform well, but that doesn’t always mean those parts will provide optimal performance for your board. At Suntsu, we offer our customers…
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The Impact of Inflation on the Electronic Component Industry

The Impact of Inflation on the Electronic Component Industry

It’s no secret that many businesses and individuals have felt the effects of supply chain disruptions since the pandemic began in 2020, and while we may have entered into a new year, inflation and supply chain disruptions are expected to continue well into 2023. Inflation is at its highest level the US has seen in…
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Suntsu’s Crystal Is Designed as the Reference Clock for InPlay’s IN100 NanoBeacon

Suntsu’s Crystal Is Designed as the Reference Clock for InPlay’s IN100 NanoBeacon

InPlay is a fabless semiconductor company located in Irvine, California. Their focus is in the IIOT (Industrial Internet of Things) space, and they aim to solve the biggest pain points in today’s wireless applications. One of InPlay’s breakthrough products is their IN100 NanoBeacon. This chipset integrates the latest 5.3 Bluetooth technology and supports both traditional…
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