Posts by Nathaniel Larson

Nathaniel Larson

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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…

Team Member Spotlight: Adam Robbins

February 27, 2023

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…

Suntsu Crystal Circuit Analysis: Designed for Optimal Board Performance

February 15, 2023

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…

The Impact of Inflation on the Electronic Component Industry

February 7, 2023

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…

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

January 24, 2023

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…

Suntsu Electronics, Inc. Acquires Integra Electronics

January 18, 2023

Updated: September 19, 2023 Original Publication Date: January 18, 2023 Looking for Integra Electronics? Don’t worry, you’re in the right place.Back in January, Suntsu Electronics, Inc., announced the acquisition of Integra Electronics, and up until April 2023, Integra continued operating out of their location in Fullerton, CA before relocating to the Suntsu offices in Irvine,…

Suntsu’s GT-Cut Oscillator Offers High Stability Over Extended Temperature Ranges

January 12, 2023

Suntsu’s SEO324 series is the latest addition to our product line. This oscillator uses GT-cut technology allowing it to achieve high stability over extended temperature ranges, up to ~200°C. Not only is the GT-cut oscillator able to maintain high stability, but it also performs better under high shock and vibration and is more energy efficient.…

2022 Year in Review: Suntsu Product Releases

December 21, 2022

The last few years have marked a new era of product development for Suntsu. Our core purpose is to help tech companies create what’s next, and one of the ways we achieve this is by continuing to develop and release high-quality components to the market that are both cost-effective and lead-time competitive. As we close…

Suntsu Offers 16 Week Lead Times on MOSFETs, Logic ICs, LDOs and other Passive Devices

December 7, 2022

As 2023 approaches, lead times are still an issue with many passive devices, including MOSFET’s, Logic IC’s, and LDO’s. If you or your company are looking to source any of these products, from manufacturers like Infineon, On Semi, ST Micro, NXP, KEC, Texas Instruments, or Diodes, Inc. , there’s a good chance you are experiencing…

Tech Wars: The Battle Over Semiconductors

December 5, 2022

If you’ve been keeping up with the news, you should already be familiar with the tensions occurring between China and Taiwan. While this conflict has been ongoing for years, many are keeping a closer eye on it, mainly due to the current global supply chain disruptions and because Taiwan is the top global manufacturer of…