Prototyping

The TL431 is a three−terminal programmable shunt regulator diode. This monolithic IC voltage reference operates as a low temperature coefficient ze...

A ZIF (Zero Insertion Force Socket) allows you to insert and remove chips easily from an existing circuits. These are often used for chip programme...

Sometimes a simple analog control device can be the perfect tactile solution for your project, but they can be surprisingly hard to come by. Luc...

These crimping pliers allow you to easily make your own wiring harnesses using crimp pins and cable housings. We really like the quality and sturdi...

This is a 4 pack of wires that are pre-terminated with an alligator clip on one end and a hookup pigtail on the other. Alligator clips are a sta...

The Intel Edison development platform is the first in a series of low-cost, product-ready, general purpose compute platforms that help low...

The MPU-6050 is a serious little piece of motion processing tech! By combining a MEMS 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis accelerometer on the same silic...

Pogo pins are little spring-loaded contacts, very handy for making jigs, or making momentary (but electrically solid) contacts. We use them by the ...

This is a very simple board that takes a 4-9V input voltage and outputs a selectable 1.8V or 3.3V regulated voltage. All headers are 0.1" pitch for...

The SparkFun Touch Potentiometer, or Touch Pot for short, is an intelligent linear capacitive touch sensor that implements potentiometer functional...

This is a simple 2x8 male PTH header. This header is that you will find commonly used to interface with a basic 8x2 character LCDs. Each pin has a ...

The Hakko FX-901 is a cordless soldering iron that is both portable and practical and provides you with a means to easily solder on the go. Powered...

These threaded aluminum standoffs are 5/8” long and have a thread pitch of 6-32, and an outer diameter of 0.25”. Note: These standoffs are sold in...

These threaded aluminum standoffs are 3/4” long and have a thread pitch of 6-32, and an outer diameter of 0.25”. Note: These standoffs are sold in...

These threaded aluminum standoffs are 1.25” long and have a thread pitch of 6-32, and an outer diameter of 0.25”. These standoffs fit perfectly ins...

Are you still looking for that perfect PCB holder? The low profile PCB Stickvise might be just the thing you need! In performing the simple t...

Ideal for those situations where wires leave a PCB. Just solder the terminal strip to the PCB and connect wires. 2 way (HM- 3172) and 3...

Are you concerned that your smokin' hot soldering skills will set your project alight? There is no more need to fear the heat! These High-Temper...

When alligator clips and even scope probes are too large, IC hooks come to the rescue! These fine clips are very nice, and come in a set of 9 co...

This Soldering Station AT936b is temperature-controlled, consists of an electrical power supply, control circuitry with provision for user adjustm...

If you want to connect multiple EL wires/strips/panels up to one inverter, these splitters are quite useful. There is one male connector (goes to t...

These threaded aluminum standoffs are 1-1/2” long and have a thread pitch of 6-32, and an outer diameter of 0.25”. Note: These standoffs are sold ...

When you need a lot of options, you need a Mini 8-Way Rotary Selector Switch. This is basically a single-pole to 8-throw switch. As you rotate t...

EL Wire, also known as Electroluminescent wire is a stiff wire core coated with phosphor and then covered with a protective PVC sheath. When an ...