Posts by Nathaniel Larson

Nathaniel Larson

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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…

Quick Guide to Oscillators

September 5, 2023

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,…

The CHIPS Program Is Progressing with More Funding Opportunities

CHIPS for America Program Releases Second Notice of Funding

July 25, 2023

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…

The Effect of China’s Restrictions on Gallium and Germanium

What Do New Chinese Export Restrictions Mean For Us?

July 21, 2023

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…

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

July 11, 2023

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…

Suntsu Electronics Ranks in the 2023 Top 50 Electronics Distributors

June 27, 2023

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…

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

April 11, 2023

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…

Sunstu Electronics Is Now Offering an Ultra Small SMD Watch Crystal

March 30, 2023

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…

What the Chips and Science Act Means for the US

March 22, 2023

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…

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

March 16, 2023

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…