Posts by Nathaniel Larson

Nathaniel Larson

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Amtek Introduces 1.27mm BTB Connectors with Multiple Stacking Heights

December 14, 2023

PCB’s are used in most electronic applications and while there are many uses for single board solutions sometimes you just can’t fit all that power and functionality into just one PC board. When that happens and your design requires multiple PCB’s, board-to-board connectors are needed. This week, we’re looking at Amtek’s BTB connectors which they…

5 Benefits of Working with an Independent Electronics Distributor

December 12, 2023

In today’s dynamic and challenging electronic components market, navigating the vast landscape of suppliers and distributors can be overwhelming. Choosing the right partner for your needs is crucial, as it directly impacts your production efficiency, quality control, and ultimately, your bottom line. While large distributors have their place, independent electronic components distributors offer a unique…

Shining a Light on American Bright: Industry Leaders in LED Lighting

November 28, 2023

This month we’re highlighting a company that specializes in lighting solutions, including both visible and Infrared LEDs, American Bright. With over 25 years in the business, American Bright has one of the largest selections of standard and custom lighting configurations to help their customers, even those within the aerospace industry. Keep reading to learn more…

Low Profile, Mid-Plane RJ45s with Quad Ports from KinnexA

November 13, 2023

This week we’re highlighting quad port RJ45 connectors from one of our franchised distributors, KinnexA. KinnexA is a manufacturer of connectors for PC and networking industries that is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. They have manufacturing facilities in both Taiwan and in Dong Guang, China allowing them to engage in sales and distribution across the world.…

Illuminate Your Designs American Bright's Custom AC & DC LED Modules

Illuminate Your Designs With American Bright’s Custom AC & DC LED Modules

November 7, 2023

Established in 1995, American Bright LED has become one of the world’s leading LED suppliers. With over 25 years of experience, they manufacture one of the industry’s largest selections of AC LED modules, DC LED modules, high power LEDs, SMT chips, EzyLEDs, UV LEDs, PLCCs, LED lamps, infrared LEDs, and flexible rope lighting. Their designs…

Team Member Spotlight: Robert Rangel

November 1, 2023

It’s time again to highlight one of our team members and this time we’re focused on our Director of Sales, Robert Rangel. Rob’s been in the business for 15 years, and his time at Suntsu has shown us he is one of the funniest and most charismatic team members in the office. From Real Estate…

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

October 24, 2023

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…

Preserve Accurate Timing with Suntsu’s Upgraded GPS Disciplined Oscillator SGO12S Series

October 17, 2023

In June of 2020, we released the first version of our GPS Disciplined Oscillator (GPSDO), the SGO10S. Now, we’re happy to say we’ve been working on a new GPSDO to help you build better products. A GPSDO, also called a GPS clock, is made up of a high-stability oscillator and a GPS receiver. These devices…

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

October 10, 2023

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…

Team Member Spotlight: Ryan Benhard

October 3, 2023

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…

Suntsu’s RF Filters for 5G Wireless Communications

Break Through the Noise with Suntsu’s Newest RF Filters

September 18, 2023

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…

Samsung Electro-Mechanics’ Newest Automotive MLCC Begins Mass Production

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

September 12, 2023

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…