What Does Suspect Counterfeit Mean?

You’ve just acquired an electronic chip. At first glance, it looks like the real deal. But to the properly trained eye, there is something off with the product. The fonts are different, the surface looks like it was coated with polymer, and the wiring is inconsistent. Chances are you’ve acquired a suspect counterfeit part. What  […]

Finding the One: 4 Things to Look for When Selecting a Distributor

The New Year is here. But it’s never too late to build up your inventory, given the recent pandemic-driven component shortages. Finding the right distributor for your business is critical to building long-term resilience and success. With so many options and choices – from authorized to independent electronic part distributors – the decision can be  […]

Area51 Electronics Announces Promotion of Daniel Nguyen to CEO

IRVINE, CA – January 12, 2021 – Area51 Electronics ( www.area51esg.com ), a global distributor of electronic, electrical, and electromechanical components, hardware and assemblies, announced that Daniel Nguyen has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. A 17-year veteran in the semiconductor and electronic components industry, Nguyen helped steer Area51 Electronics to tremendous growth,  […]

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