Guide for Electronic Components Purchase

1. Understanding Part Numbers

Part numbers are very important in the procurement process. They provide key information about the component, such as packaging type and specifications. Different suffixes or letters may mean slightly different things, such as chip packaging, rohs. After obtaining the Part Numbers, confirm the packaging type and Manufacturers (Check the acquisition relationship).

2. How to buy electronic components?

Buy from a global marketplace, should you buy electronic components online or in stock locally?

If it's a large quantity or test sample, buy it from the manufacturer directly .

If it's a large quantity/medium quantity and multiple brands, buy it from the authorized distributor?

If it's a Bom list demand or a small quantity, buy it from the distributor?

Regardless of where you buy from, sourcing electronic components is a critical aspect of supply chain management in electronics manufacturing. It requires a deep understanding of different manufacturers, package types, and part numbers. You can search the components you need on www.ichome.com and then send us inquiry.

2. BOM Solution

What is a BOM?

A BOM is a datasheet of all the electronic components that you want to buy. The forms of BOMs are different and numerous, but all BOMs should contain the component quantity, reference, description, PN (part number), description, and manufacturer.

With hundreds of electronic components suppliers selling millions of parts, it can be hard to find all the parts you need effectively. Using Bom RFQ helps procurement teams save time and make cost-effective decisions when sourcing components.

3. Obsolete and Shortage Solution

• Partner with some obsolete components distributor.
• Last time buy (LTB) notice is an important opportunity for manufacturers, suppliers, and OEMs that rely upon a soon-to-be-obsolete inventory.
• Integrate New Parts as soon as Possible.

In addition, you can try to cooperate with China's electronic components spot distributors. For example, ICHOME often have spot obsolete components about Micron and Renesas.

4. How do I Know the Electronic Components Quality?