Guides
Guides to surplus and hard-to-find components
Practical guides for electronics manufacturers and buyers: selling excess and obsolete components, sourcing BOM and end-of-life parts, and checking that parts are original.
- Selling surplus
- BOM & EOL sourcing
- Avoiding counterfeits
- Buying factory surplus
How to Avoid Counterfeit and Refurbished Electronic Components
Common types of counterfeit components, visual warning signs, questions to ask suppliers, and the testing options that reduce risk.