What is a Gallium Nitride (GaN) Semiconductor?

In order for something to break into the mainstream as a displacement technology, it has to overcome four hurdles: performance; cost; production capacity; and, reliability. Gallium nitride (GaN), a strong semiconductor composed of gallium and nitrogen, is on the rise to replace silicon in the power electronics world with better efficiency, performance and cost. In  […]

Protecting Your Supply Chain with a Robust Quality Management System

When electronic components are hard to find, desperation can set in. Add in the ongoing global semiconductor chip shortage. Plus, the longer lead times. What you’ve got here is a potential recipe for disaster. As the semiconductor shortage rages on – suppliers, manufacturers, and businesses are finding alternative ways of stocking up on chips. With  […]

Global Chip Shortage Spurs a Rise in Counterfeit Components

Out of stock. Limited supply. One per customer. Phrases that have become more and more familiar in the past year as shortages span across industries today. The Covid-19 pandemic continues to shift countless supply and demand landscapes worldwide. While the global chip shortage continues to persist, the demand for chips only increases. This has set  […]

Orion Fans Offers Spark Proof IP68-ATEX Protection for Harsh AC Applications

Orion Fans, a division of Knight Electronics, has gone “spark proof.” The manufacturer expanded its family of Electronically Commutated (EC) fans to include spark proof IP68-ATEX rated versions for applications involving explosive atmospheres or flammable gases. The IP68-ATEX rated EC fans grant protection in explosive gas atmospheres, while also providing significant cost savings and power  […]

What is the Difference between Active and Passive Electronic Components?

They’re quite simply, everywhere. They’re found in pretty much every single device, large and small. From automobiles, airplanes, to small home devices, appliances – and even children’s toys. What are we talking about? Electronic components. You’ve probably heard a lot about electronic components this past year. It’s all the rage as demand is high. In  […]

Introducing the new Area51 Electronics Website!

Here it is – our first blog post! We have big things in store and can’t wait to share the fun news with you. Our team is thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new website. We’ve made some huge changes in order to help our customers contact us quickly and easily. In the  […]

P-DUKE Offers New DC/DC Power Converters for Railway Applications

P-DUKE, a leading power supply manufacturer, recently launched its new line of DC/DC power converters HAE150U and HAE200U, suitable for the harsh environment of railway applications. The HAE150U and HAE200U version features an ultra-wide input voltage range from 16V and 160V and covers all the input power systems of railway applications, which are 24, 28,  […]

3 Ways to Build a Resilient Supply Chain During the Shortage

‘Out of Stock’ until 2022 and…beyond? That’s right! It is predicted that the current supply chain crisis of semiconductors will last at least three years. And it is about to get worse—last month’s COVID-19 outbreaks in Asia are predicted to create further delays in the global supply chain and exacerbate the global semiconductor shortage. Who  […]

Area51 Electronics Wins Supplier of the Year Award 2021

IRVINE, CA – July 16, 2021 – Area51 Electronics (https://area51esg.com/), a global distributor of electronic, electrical, and electromechanical components, hardware and assemblies, announced that it won the 2021 Supplier of the Year Award, Class III, presented by the Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council (SCMSDC). Area51 Electronics was nominated for this award by their partner  […]

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