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[http://www.futurlec.com/ Futurlec] | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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[http://uk.rs-online.com/web/ RS Components] | ! Supplier | ||
! Free Shipping? | |||
[http://uk.farnell.com/ Farnell] | ! Notes | ||
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[http://www.digikey.co.uk/ Digikey] | | [http://www.futurlec.com/ Futurlec] | ||
| No | |||
[http://www.ebay.co.uk/ eBay] | | Good supplier, very cheap SMD to DIP converter's which are useful for prototyping. | ||
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| [http://uk.rs-online.com/web/ RS Components] | |||
| No | |||
| Not always the cheapest, but you can collect from a trade counter. | |||
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| [http://uk.farnell.com/ Farnell] | |||
| Yes | |||
| Larger selection than RS and free shipping, however there is a minimum order to qualify. | |||
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| [http://www.digikey.co.uk/ Digikey] | |||
| Yes | |||
| Even larger selection than Farnell and free shipping on orders over £50. | |||
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| [http://www.ebay.co.uk/ eBay] | |||
| Varies | |||
| Always a good place to start, direct access to Chinese sellers without the risk. | |||
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====Tools==== | ====Tools==== |
Revision as of 07:28, 25 February 2011
Components
Supplier | Free Shipping? | Notes |
---|---|---|
Futurlec | No | Good supplier, very cheap SMD to DIP converter's which are useful for prototyping. |
RS Components | No | Not always the cheapest, but you can collect from a trade counter. |
Farnell | Yes | Larger selection than RS and free shipping, however there is a minimum order to qualify. |
Digikey | Yes | Even larger selection than Farnell and free shipping on orders over £50. |
eBay | Varies | Always a good place to start, direct access to Chinese sellers without the risk. |
Tools
Circuit Specialists - Soldering equipment, blackjack range is very good for the price.
Wholesale Chinese Suppliers
IC2IC - Good for large orders, also able to find discontinued components.