Best place to order components?

Prismatic · 28th October 2006, 11:57 AM

Well I was going to order all my things for a simple little stereo mic preamp on Futurlec but remembered before I went to bed last night I wanted to check some reviews on the company -- and I'm glad I did, apparently 95% of people wait more then a month for their package and often it's incomplete.

Are there any circuit board component warehouses online that ship in a reasonable amount of time?

All I'm looking for is some 10k ohm resistors, some 3.3uf capacitors, few 9v battery jacks, some stripboard, and some female stereo mini jack's.

Any ideas?

Nordic · 28th October 2006, 01:46 PM

Mouser, digikey, RS components... farnells...

Prismatic · 28th October 2006, 01:53 PM

Well I was looking at Mouser, but saw this "Factory Lead-Time: 8 Weeks (Estimated)"

8 weeks for it to ship?

sts9fan · 28th October 2006, 02:05 PM

I was wondering the same thing. I don't really want to buy 1000 resistors

jackinnj · 28th October 2006, 02:09 PM

Mouser does seem to have some wonky inventory control issues -- I ordered a couple hundred connectors from them and the product came in dribs and drabs -- the company does carry WIMA caps which is very good -- but these can often be delayed weeks or months.

Digikey and Mouser are my #1 and #2, followed by Allied, Newark and Future -- Digikey was just interviewed in one of the engineering magazines -- they have a remarkable inventory control system, and if you have a problem with a defective part they jump on the case right away.

Don't neglect Jameco as well -- particularly as you are on the West Coast.

Prismatic · 28th October 2006, 03:22 PM

hmm, Jameco looks to be a good one

Question! When buying a capacitor, how important is the Rated Voltage value? The max voltage going through the circuit will be 9v, will a 50v one be ok? It's the only kind they have on Jameco.

RetroAudio · 28th October 2006, 04:03 PM

The thing with ordering from mouser is that they let you look to see what the inventory is and it's up to you to make out an appropriate list. I order from there all the time and have to keep tabs on what is what, but that's just part of electronics. I had to speed up my last order since they only had a few of what I needed in stock, so I see it as an advantage. If a part is listed as needing a 1000 minimum I just stay away, pretty simple really. You can't have everything and I have learned to use what is available which is reality. Btw, buying a cap that is overvoltage rated is generally ok Prismatic. I do it all the time.

hifimaker · 28th October 2006, 05:16 PM

Ditto on Jameco, Digikey, and Mouser! Excellent luck with all of them.

By far I like Jameco the best, but often place orders with Digikey do to broader selection of Mosfets and Dale resisters.

For the items you are looking for Jameco is a good bet, especially since you are in California. UPS ground will deliver in 1-2 days.

-David

Nordic · 28th October 2006, 05:17 PM

You must look at RS, I think they trade under a diffirent name in the states though, longest waits is a week, and thats to get parts they dont stock here from the UK...

More often than not, I can pick up my parts the day after ordering on the web..

Prismatic · 28th October 2006, 05:52 PM

Orderd my parts from Jameco

100 10kohm resistors
10 3.3uf Capiacitors
5 9v battery holders
2 3.5mm audio jacks
and a Third Hand w/Soldering icon holder and Sponge

Anyone know where I can get some Stripboard?

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28th October 2006, 11:57 AM	#1
Prismatic diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego, CA	Best place to order components? Well I was going to order all my things for a simple little stereo mic preamp on Futurlec but remembered before I went to bed last night I wanted to check some reviews on the company -- and I'm glad I did, apparently 95% of people wait more then a month for their package and often it's incomplete. Are there any circuit board component warehouses online that ship in a reasonable amount of time? All I'm looking for is some 10k ohm resistors, some 3.3uf capacitors, few 9v battery jacks, some stripboard, and some female stereo mini jack's. Any ideas?

28th October 2006, 01:46 PM	#2
Nordic diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2005	Mouser, digikey, RS components... farnells...

28th October 2006, 01:53 PM	#3
Prismatic diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego, CA	Well I was looking at Mouser, but saw this "Factory Lead-Time: 8 Weeks (Estimated)" 8 weeks for it to ship?

28th October 2006, 02:05 PM	#4
sts9fan diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MA	I was wondering the same thing. I don't really want to buy 1000 resistors

28th October 2006, 02:09 PM	#5
jackinnj diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Llanddewi Brefi, NJ	Mouser does seem to have some wonky inventory control issues -- I ordered a couple hundred connectors from them and the product came in dribs and drabs -- the company does carry WIMA caps which is very good -- but these can often be delayed weeks or months. Digikey and Mouser are my #1 and #2, followed by Allied, Newark and Future -- Digikey was just interviewed in one of the engineering magazines -- they have a remarkable inventory control system, and if you have a problem with a defective part they jump on the case right away. Don't neglect Jameco as well -- particularly as you are on the West Coast.

28th October 2006, 03:22 PM	#6
Prismatic diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego, CA	hmm, Jameco looks to be a good one Question! When buying a capacitor, how important is the Rated Voltage value? The max voltage going through the circuit will be 9v, will a 50v one be ok? It's the only kind they have on Jameco.

28th October 2006, 04:03 PM	#7
RetroAudio diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Everett, WA	The thing with ordering from mouser is that they let you look to see what the inventory is and it's up to you to make out an appropriate list. I order from there all the time and have to keep tabs on what is what, but that's just part of electronics. I had to speed up my last order since they only had a few of what I needed in stock, so I see it as an advantage. If a part is listed as needing a 1000 minimum I just stay away, pretty simple really. You can't have everything and I have learned to use what is available which is reality. Btw, buying a cap that is overvoltage rated is generally ok Prismatic. I do it all the time.

28th October 2006, 05:16 PM	#8
hifimaker diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose	Ditto on Jameco, Digikey, and Mouser! Excellent luck with all of them. By far I like Jameco the best, but often place orders with Digikey do to broader selection of Mosfets and Dale resisters. For the items you are looking for Jameco is a good bet, especially since you are in California. UPS ground will deliver in 1-2 days. -David

28th October 2006, 05:17 PM	#9
Nordic diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2005	You must look at RS, I think they trade under a diffirent name in the states though, longest waits is a week, and thats to get parts they dont stock here from the UK... More often than not, I can pick up my parts the day after ordering on the web..

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28th October 2006, 05:52 PM	#10
Prismatic diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego, CA	Orderd my parts from Jameco 100 10kohm resistors 10 3.3uf Capiacitors 5 9v battery holders 2 3.5mm audio jacks and a Third Hand w/Soldering icon holder and Sponge Anyone know where I can get some Stripboard?