As if there aren't enough challenges for all of us right now, we have been receiving reports of scammers impersonating legitimate component suppliers. They claim to have hard to get parts available, but just take your money and give nothing... Read more
I'm sure you are getting tired of us telling you that. We're certainly tired of saying it, but it is still the world we live in. It may not let up until the middle of next year. So, here it... Read more
Between reusable rockets, rovers and helicopters on Mars and massive satellite constellations, the world of (world of??) space exploration is full of excitement these days. Oregon, where we live, is getting in on the action too. Screaming Circuits builds boards... Read more
I hate to put such a grim face on things, but the supply chain is a mess. There is no way to sugar coat it - a coating of sugar may make things taste better, but it mucks up the... Read more
This is just getting worse, folks. The way our supply chain experts describe the situation to me: "There are parts shortages all over." That pretty much sums it up. The situation is unpredictable, dynamic and kind of ugly. So, what... Read more
Update, Feb 23, 2021 - It is getting better. We now have on-line PCB fab quoting for one week or longer fab quotes. Faster turns are available with a phone call or email (1-866-784-5887 or email sales@screamingcircuits.com). Faster turns will... Read more
Is it panic time? If you know where your towel is, then no. But, it is time to prepare and take some action to protect yourself against supply chain disruptions. So, here's what we know: A fair number of silicon... Read more
Milwaukee Electronics, the parent company of Screaming Circuits, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jered Stoehr to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding his father, P. Michael Stoehr, who will serve in the role of Executive Chairman.... Read more
A Few Words from Sara Shepherd, Screaming Circuits Contributing Author... "Robot" was first publicly used by Karel Čapek in the January 25, 1921 debut of his play play "R.U.R.", or "Rossum's Universal Robots." January is not only the month the... Read more
Time to prepare for shortages Shortages and price increases are hitting the supply chain again. Some of the greatest effects are occurring in raw materials used in PCB fab and metal fabrication. Silicon components and capacitors are also showing increases... Read more
