where can I buy electronic components in the uk ??

hello all .. I live in the UK and need a good suppler of electronic components , I've had a look on the net but most of what I found will only sell to trade or company's .. please no one say Maplins because they stop selling anything useful years ago ...I need things like 16bit Dacs and ADCs ,Ram ,Eeproms and the like , anyway I need to be able to order online or over the phone .. any help with this would be much appreciated

:lol: Thanks

Well for a pretty good start, you might want to check out
www.digikey.com

They carry a very good selection of items. The have online ordering, and they will ship to the UK. Of course, you'll probably be paying a surcharge for the export. I'm not sure of any distributors in the UK.

Maybe some of our UK members can help you out?

Both RS Components and Farnell will supply non-account holders, the only difference is that you pay for postage.

Thanks guys .. Nigel I did not know that so thanks ,Im about to send them a Email ..

Hello,

Here are some of the distributors

Digikey
www.digikey.com

Rs components
http://rswww.com/

Mouser Electronics
http://www.mouser.com/

Farnell
http://uk.farnell.com/jsp/home/homepage.jsp

Newark
http://www.newark.com/

MCM Electronics
**broken link removed**

BuckHickman InOne
www.buckhickman.co.uk

I like the digikey tech support online help.
It's great as it got immediate response.

Dont forget Rapid Electronics! They are very good on price (generally cheaper than RS / farnell in my experience) and a good selection of parts. Telephone ordering only however until April...

http://www.rapidelectronics.co.uk/

maplin is the best can be found in some highstreets
https://www.maplin.co.uk