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  […]

Area51 Electronics Nominated for Supplier of the Year Award 2021

IRVINE, CA – July 14, 2021 – Area51 Electronics (https://area51esg.com/), a global distributor of electronic, electrical, and electromechanical components, hardware and assemblies, was nominated for the 2021 Supplier of the Year Award presented by the Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council (SCMSDC). Area51 Electronics was nominated for this award by their partner Northrop Grumman. The  […]

Orion Fans Launches All-in-One Reversible Flow DC Fan

Orion Fans, a division of Knight Electronics, is no stranger to innovation. The manufacturer recently launched their newest product, Reversible Flow DC fans. What makes the fan unique? By utilizing the newest microcontroller-based designs in their Reversible Direction fans, Orion Fans gives engineers the advantage of both directional flow and speed control in a single  […]

What is an Electronic Component? 7 Basic Components That Help Power Our World

Electronic components can be found in nearly every device that touches our fingertips. They are vital to a multitude of gadgets throughout the world; from the military jet engine, to smart home devices and automobiles, to simply switching on a light. With the evolution of electronic devices in the past century, electronics have become increasingly  […]

EDAC Launches New 140 Series Inline Plug & Socket Connectors

EDAC, a global leader of interconnect solutions, recently introduced its new 140 series inline plug and socket connectors. Right angle, vertical, SMT or through hole mounted to the PCB, these connectors are ideal for use in wire harness applications and can be customized to meet your design parameters. They are precisely tooled to fit tight  […]

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