Posts by Nate Larson

Nate Larson

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Nate Larson is a Marketing Assistant at Suntsu Electronics and a general tech enthusiast with five years of content marketing and digital project experience. They love continuously learning about the electronic components industry and sharing those insights with readers across the supply chain.

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

October 10, 2023

By Rob RangelSourcing 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…

The CHIPS Program Is Progressing with More Funding Opportunities

CHIPS for America Program Releases Second Notice of Funding

July 25, 2023

By Ryan BenhardWe 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…

The Effect of China’s Restrictions on Gallium and Germanium

What Do New Chinese Export Restrictions Mean For Us?

July 21, 2023

By Ryan BenhardOn 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…

What the Chips and Science Act Means for the US

March 22, 2023

By Ryan BenhardDuring 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…

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

March 16, 2023

By Rob RangelIn 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…

The Impact of Inflation on the Electronic Component Industry

February 7, 2023

By Rob RangelIt’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…

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

December 7, 2022

By Rob RangelAs 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…

Tech Wars: The Battle Over Semiconductors

December 5, 2022

By Rob RangelIf 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…

6 Tips to Help You Prepare for a Recession

November 9, 2022

By Rob RangelI’m sure you all have heard the news of a recession approaching. And why wouldn’t there be? Interest rates are rising, and inflation is at its highest yearly increase since 1981 [1]. With wages not being able to keep up with rising prices on just about everything, consumers are pulling back, increasing our…

5 Ways to Prepare Your Business for Chinese New Year 2023

November 3, 2022

By Rob RangelChinese New Year (CNY), also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is an annual 15-day celebration in China and communities around the world. It begins with the new moon and lasts until the following full moon, occurring sometime between January 21st and February 20th. New Year festivities usher out the old…

Lead Times Strike Back – An Engineering Story

October 11, 2022

By Rob RangelHave you ever been in a situation where the parts you need for your project aren’t available? Now hear us out. Let us paint a little mental image for you…you’ve been working on the next best thing for months. Your architecture and hardware design work are flawless, and this product will change how…

5 Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Supplier

September 30, 2022

By Rob RangelFrom consumer electronics to telecommunication technology, electronic components are vital in the function of various devices. With electronic components in such high demand, hundreds, even thousands, of distributors entered the market to supply electronic parts. To find the right parts for your next build, you first need to find a trusted electronic distributor…