DigiKey
Electronic component distributor
Episodes
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#5274: A Broken Dremel and the Hidden World of Parts DistributionA dead rotary tool leads down two rabbit holes: warranty economics and how components actually move around the world. -
#4843: Can a Marketplace Strip All the Marketing Copy?What if a B2C marketplace forced sellers to use purely factual descriptions? We explore why it hasn't worked. -
#4829: Why Can't You Filter by Bluetooth on Amazon?Technical buyers waste hours hunting specs. AI might finally fix e-commerce filtering. -
#4489: Fixing Your Monitor's Death WhineCan an amateur fix a failing monitor? The surprising answer is yes—with the right parts and safety know-how. -
#4478: Digikey, Mouser, and the Hidden Supply Chain of ComponentsHow Digikey and Mouser quietly keep the global electronics industry running with impossibly large catalogs and same-day shipping. -
#3821: The Blue Plug That Runs the WorldEverything you never knew about the industrial plug hiding in plain sight on every construction site and festival stage. -
#3694: The Hidden World of Electronic Component DistributorsDigikey, Mouser, and Farnell aren't normal retailers—they're the backbone of global electronics manufacturing. Here's how they work. -
#2917: Decoding the Spec Sheet: MPN vs Model NumberMPN, model number, SKU, GTIN — which identifier actually gets you the right part? -
#2915: The Barcode That Changed EverythingMPNs, UPCs, ASINs, and the secret hierarchy of product codes that engineers use to buy the right thing. -
#2812: The Hidden Database of Everything You OwnIs there an API for product specs? Yes, but it's built for engineers, not homeowners — and Israel SKUs make it harder. -
#2268: The Universal Power Cord's Quiet MasterpieceA deep dive into the humble IEC power cable—the C13 and C14 connectors. We explore the history, physics, and surprising engineering that makes this... -
#2106: The Hidden Language of Circuit BoardsAI is hoarding all the chips, and your smart toaster is stuck in line. Here’s why the hardware supply chain is breaking down. -
#786: The Cost of a Touch: When Your Hoard Becomes a LiabilityLearn how to manage thousands of parts without losing your mind using AI, QR codes, and professional logistics strategies. -
#519: When a Frustrated Renter Unlocks the Secrets of Skyscraper TapeDiscover how 3M VHB tape holds skyscrapers together and learn to decode the secret four-digit codes for your next DIY project.