Posts by Brian Lee

Need a replacement for the MC-306 (Epson’s EOL notice)? Fortunately, Suntsu has the perfect solution: SWS834. The SWS834 is an equivalent product to Epson’s. Featuring 32.768kHz, and the same dimension and electrical parameters as the MC-306, the SWS834 is an easy drop-in replacement. Even better, Suntsu can provide short lead times and competitive prices! Some of their key features…

WHICH TYPE SHOULD I USE? At Suntsu, our focus on wireless communication has helped our customers buy cables focused on antenna-to-board connectivity. As our customers continue to favor smaller and more compact products, we want to ensure you are saving time and money by using the right solution, so which small coaxial RF connector should…

Businesses are experiencing ocean-freight shipment delays nationwide. Multiple factors are contributing to the delays:    COVID-19 Global shipping increased rapidly this summer with the reopening of national economies following the pandemic shutdowns. Equipment Shortage Container availability in China continues to be at a record low. Holiday Closures Ports and forwarders will be closed for the holidays.…

Suntsu Electronics is happy to announce our partnership with Digi-Key Electronics. They are one of the fastest-growing distributors of electronic components and offer the world’s largest selection of products in-stock and available for immediate shipment. Founded in 1972 as a small mail-order business, Digi-key remains an essential resource for the electronics industry. They strive to…

What does the Suntsu InvisiShield have in common with Air traffic Control? Air traffic control uses radio detection and ranging technology to keep planes from colliding with each other mid-flight. Similarly, the new Suntsu InvisiShield helps keep people socially distanced in the workplace. Suntsu InvisiShield helps stop the spread of infectious diseases like COVID-19 with a small device you…

Image Source: Prosoundnetwork.com On October twentieth Suntsu Electronics, Inc. was notified of a semiconductor factory fire at AKM in Nobeoka, Japan. AKM produces IC’s for many TCXO products utilized by all major Frequency Control manufacturers across the globe. The full impact of this fire is not currently known, but initial estimates put the AKM factory…

Suntsu Electronics is proud to announce its latest partnership agreement with Micro Crystal AG. Founded in 1978 in Grenchen, Switzerland, Micro Crystal started as a producer of Tuning Fork Crystals for watches. Today, Micro Crystal AG is a leading manufacturer of Miniature Quartz Crystals (30 kHz to 250 MHz), Real Time Clocks, Oscillators and OCXOs…

“With the addition of Suntsu to our supplier network, we are gaining a manufacturer with high-quality products and opening up new design possibilities in the field of frequency products.” Peter Thoma, CEO Tronic One Suntsu Electronics is pleased to announce our newest partnership with Tronic One GmbH. Established in 2006, Tronic One offers a multitude…

Epson MC-406 and MA-406 crystals will be obsolete by the end of 2020 (see Epson’s EOL Notice).  The EOL status of Epson’s MC-406 and MA-406 crystals will leave current users searching for substitutes. Fortunately, Suntsu is offering a drop-in replacement with our newest crystals: SWS144 and SXT144. Below is a comparison of SWS144 and SXT144 vs MC-406 and MA-406 crystals. • The SWS144…

In 2004, EarthQuaker Devices (EQD) founder and musician Jamie Stillman discovered a passion for electronics after fixing a broken overdrive. Soon thereafter he turned his Akron Ohio basement into a full-blown pedal factory and started selling his devices on eBay. With demand on the rise, a basement stuffed to capacity, and a myriad of ideas…