# ADD > STM, ADI, TI, Xilinx, Altera. BOM sourcing, PCBA, 1G–800G optics. Since 2000. Hong Kong electronic components & optical transceiver distributor. ADD Components Co., Limited was founded in Hong Kong to bridge a critical gap in the electronics supply chain. Industrial OEMs in Eastern Europe and Central Asia need fast, reliable access to high-end semiconductors and optical modules — without the risk of counterfeits or the delays of fragmented sourcing. Keywords: electronic components distributor Hong Kong, optical transceiver supplier, BOM procurement service, PCBA assembly, STM32 distributor, ADI distributor, TI distributor, Xilinx FPGA distributor, compatible SFP transceiver, QSFP28 module, global component sourcing Address: FLAT/RM C-13/F Harvard Commercial Building 105-111 Thomson Road, Wan Chai, HK Email: info@addcomponents.hk - [Homepage](https://www.addcomponents.hk): ADD official website ## About us - [About us](https://www.addcomponents.hk/about-us.html): ADD Components Co., Limited — Hong Kong electronic components distributor with 20+ years experience. STM, ADI, TI, Xilinx sourcing, optical transceivers, turnkey PCBA. Global delivery. ## Electronic Components - [Electronic Components](https://www.addcomponents.hk/products.html): Electronic components by brand (STM, ADI, TI, Xilinx, Altera, Microchip) and application (UAV, industrial, medical, data center). Authorized sourcing, anti-counterfeit verified, global delivery. - [BY APPLICATION](https://www.addcomponents.hk/products/by-application.html): Electronic components organized by application: UAV, industrial automation, data center, automotive, medical, aerospace, energy, telecom 5G. Find parts for your industry. - [BY BRAND](https://www.addcomponents.hk/products/by-brand.html): Electronic components by manufacturer: STMicroelectronics, Analog Devices, Texas Instruments, Xilinx, Altera, Microchip. Series-level part numbers, specs, and procurement information. ## PCBA SERVICES - [PCBA SERVICES](https://www.addcomponents.hk/pcba.html): Turnkey PCBA services: BOM procurement, SMT, through-hole, BGA, mixed-technology assembly, AOI & X-ray inspection, functional testing and box build. IPC Class 2 & 3. One purchase order. - [Functional Testing & Box Build](https://www.addcomponents.hk/pcba/functional-test-box-build.html): Custom functional test, ICT, flying probe, burn-in testing, and turnkey box build assembly. Full system integration, firmware loading, cable harness assembly. - [AOI & X-Ray Inspection](https://www.addcomponents.hk/pcba/aoi-x-ray-inspection.html): Automated optical inspection and 3D X-ray for PCB assemblies. BGA void detection, solder joint verification to IPC-A-610 standards, in-line AOI, SPI. - [Incoming QC & Anti-Counterfeit](https://www.addcomponents.hk/pcba/incoming-qc-anti-counterfeit.html): Component-level incoming QC and anti-counterfeit inspection for PCB assembly. Microscopic, X-ray, and electrical verification of every reel, tray, and tube. - [BGA & Fine-Pitch Placement](https://www.addcomponents.hk/pcba/bga-fine-pitch-placement.html): Precision BGA and fine-pitch placement services with X-ray verification and IPC-7095 void detection. 0.4mm pitch BGA, uBGA, and large-body BGA up to 55x55mm assembly capability. - [Mixed Technology Assembly](https://www.addcomponents.hk/pcba/mixed-technology-assembly.html): Mixed technology PCB assembly combining SMT and through-hole processes in a single production flow. Dual reflow-wave process, IPC-A-610 Class 2 and 3 compliance. - [Through-Hole Assembly](https://www.addcomponents.hk/pcba/through-hole-assembly.html): Professional through-hole PCB assembly services with wave soldering, selective soldering, and manual precision techniques. IPC-A-610 Class 2 and 3 compliant. - [SMT Assembly](https://www.addcomponents.hk/pcba/smt-assembly.html): High-speed SMT assembly with 3D SPI, 35K+ CPH placement, 10-zone reflow. 0201 to large-package capability. J-STD-020 compliant profiling. Get PCBA quote within 24h. - [PCB Fabrication](https://www.addcomponents.hk/pcba/pcb-fabrication.html): Professional PCB fabrication from 2-68 layers. FR-4, Rogers, aluminum, flex & rigid-flex substrates. Impedance control, heavy copper up to 12oz. Quick-turn available. - [BOM Sourcing & Procurement](https://www.addcomponents.hk/pcba/bom-sourcing-procurement.html): Global electronic component sourcing & BOM procurement with 3000+ supplier channels. Anti-counterfeit verified, 48-hour cross-reference. Submit BOM for quote. ## Optical Transceivers - [Optical Transceivers](https://www.addcomponents.hk/optical-transceivers.html): Optical transceivers 1G to 800G: SFP, SFP+, SFP28, QSFP28, QSFP-DD, CFP2, OSFP. 100% compatibility tested, pre-coded for Cisco, Juniper, Arista, HPE. In-stock, global shipping. - [SFP+ Transceivers | 10G Enterprise, Data Center Access, Storage SAN](https://www.addcomponents.hk/optical-transceivers/sfp-plus.html): Complete SFP+ 10G optical transceiver guide covering all variants: SR (850 nm MMF, 300 m OM3/400 m OM4), LR (1310 nm SMF, 10 km), ER (1550 nm, 40 km), ZR (80 km), LRM for legacy MMF, 8G/16G Fibre Chan - [OSFP Transceivers | 800G Ethernet, AI Data Centers, HPC Interconnect](https://www.addcomponents.hk/optical-transceivers/osfp.html): Complete OSFP 800G transceiver portfolio: SR8 (100m MMF), DR8 (500m SMF), DR8+ (2km), 2×FR4 (2km dual CS), LR8 (10km CWDM8), and coherent OSFP. Preferred form factor for AI/ML clusters due to 15W ther - [QSFP28 Transceivers | Data Center Spine-Leaf, Metro Networks, 5G Midhaul](https://www.addcomponents.hk/optical-transceivers/qsfp28.html): Complete guide to QSFP28 optical transceivers: 100G SR4, BiDi, PSM4, CWDM4, LR4, ER4, and AOC variants. Full spec comparison table, reach options from 100 m to 40 km. Trusted by cloud data centers wor - [QSFP56 Transceivers | 200G Data Center, 5G Backhaul](https://www.addcomponents.hk/optical-transceivers/qsfp56.html): Everything you need to know about QSFP56 200G transceivers: SR4, DR4, FR4, and LR4 variants with specification comparison table. PAM4 modulation, QSFP28 backward compatibility, and optimal use cases f - [QSFP-DD Transceivers | Hyperscale Data Centers, Cloud, AI/ML Clusters](https://www.addcomponents.hk/optical-transceivers/qsfp-dd.html): Complete QSFP-DD 400G transceiver reference covering SR8, DR4, FR4, and LR4 variants. Specification comparison table, PAM4 signaling, FEC requirements, and backward compatibility with QSFP28. Ideal fo - [SFP Transceivers | Enterprise Access, Industrial Ethernet, Telecom Access](https://www.addcomponents.hk/optical-transceivers/sfp.html): Complete SFP optical transceiver guide covering all variants: SX (850 nm MMF), LX (1310 nm SMF 10 km), EX (40 km), ZX (80 km), BiDi single-fiber, CWDM, and DWDM. Speeds from 100 Mbps to 2.5G CPRI. Ind - [SFP28 Transceivers | Data Center Server Interconnect, 5G Fronthaul](https://www.addcomponents.hk/optical-transceivers/sfp28.html): Complete SFP28 25G optical transceiver guide covering all variants: SR (850 nm MMF, 70 m OM3/100 m OM4), LR (1310 nm SMF, 10 km), eLR (25 km), ER (40 km), BiDi single-fiber, and 25G CPRI/eCPRI for 5G - [SFP-DD Transceivers | High-Density Server Interconnect, Next-Gen Access](https://www.addcomponents.hk/optical-transceivers/sfp-dd.html): SFP-DD (Double Density) transceiver portfolio: 25G fallback, 50G SR/LR (2×25G NRZ), and 100G SR/LR (2×50G PAM4). Physically backward compatible with SFP+/SFP28 cages. Twice the faceplate density of QS - [CFP2 Transceivers | Telecom Long-Haul, Metro Aggregation, Coherent DWDM](https://www.addcomponents.hk/optical-transceivers/cfp2.html): Complete CFP2 transceiver portfolio: 100GBASE-LR4 (10km), 100GBASE-ER4 (40km), 200G LR4, and CFP2-DCO coherent optics (100G DP-QPSK, 200G DP-16QAM) for metro DWDM and DCI. Only pluggable form factor s ## Applications - [Applications](https://www.addcomponents.hk/applications.html): Electronic components organized by application: UAV, industrial automation, data center, automotive, medical, aerospace, energy. Find the right parts for your industry — beyond brand search. - [Data Center](https://www.addcomponents.hk/data-center.html): Data center electronic components and optical transceivers: FPGAs, DDR5 memory, PCIe switches, 100G-400G optics. Server, storage, networking — verified sourcing, global delivery. - [Authorized & Multi-Channel Sourcing](https://www.addcomponents.hk/data-center/authorized-multi-channel-sourcing.html): Authorized & Multi-Channel Sourcing - [Long-Term Supply & Fixed-Price Agreements](https://www.addcomponents.hk/data-center/5-7-day-global-delivery-2.html): Long-Term Supply & Fixed-Price Agreements - [Cross-Brand BOM Consolidation](https://www.addcomponents.hk/data-center/rigorous-quality-control-2.html): Cross-Brand BOM Consolidation - [EOL & Lead-Time Early Warning](https://www.addcomponents.hk/data-center/eol-lead-time-early-warning.html): EOL & Lead-Time Early Warning - [Cross-Brand Alternative Sourcing](https://www.addcomponents.hk/data-center/engineering-support-2.html): Cross-Brand Alternative Sourcing - [In-Stock Breadth & High-Turn Lines](https://www.addcomponents.hk/data-center/buffer-stock-programs-2.html): In-Stock Breadth & High-Turn Lines - [Telecom & 5G](https://www.addcomponents.hk/telecom-5g.html): Telecom and 5G electronic components: RF front-end, GaN power amps, FPGAs, timing ICs, 25G/100G optical transceivers for fronthaul and backhaul. Carrier-grade verified sourcing. - [Authorized & Multi-Channel Sourcing](https://www.addcomponents.hk/telecom-5g/multi-source-procurement-3.html): Authorized & Multi-Channel Sourcing - [Cross-Brand BOM Consolidation](https://www.addcomponents.hk/telecom-5g/5-7-day-global-delivery-3.html): Cross-Brand BOM Consolidation - [EOL & Lead-Time Early Warning](https://www.addcomponents.hk/telecom-5g/rigorous-quality-control-3.html): EOL & Lead-Time Early Warning - [Long-Term Supply & Fixed-Price Agreements](https://www.addcomponents.hk/telecom-5g/one-bom-one-supplier-3.html): Long-Term Supply & Fixed-Price Agreements - [Cross-Brand Alternative Sourcing](https://www.addcomponents.hk/telecom-5g/engineering-support-3.html): Cross-Brand Alternative Sourcing - [In-Stock Breadth & High-Turn Lines](https://www.addcomponents.hk/telecom-5g/buffer-stock-programs-3.html): In-Stock Breadth & High-Turn Lines - [Automotive](https://www.addcomponents.hk/automotive.html): AEC-Q100 automotive electronic components: MCUs, CAN/LIN transceivers, power management, LED drivers, sensors. NXP S32, STM SPC5, TI automotive — verified sourcing, global delivery. - [Authorized & Multi-Channel Sourcing](https://www.addcomponents.hk/automotive/multi-source-procurement-4.html): Authorized & Multi-Channel Sourcing - [In-Stock Breadth & High-Turn Lines](https://www.addcomponents.hk/automotive/5-7-day-global-delivery-4.html): In-Stock Breadth & High-Turn Lines - [Cross-Brand Alternative Sourcing](https://www.addcomponents.hk/automotive/rigorous-quality-control-4.html): Cross-Brand Alternative Sourcing - [EOL & Lead-Time Early Warning](https://www.addcomponents.hk/automotive/one-bom-one-supplier-4.html): EOL & Lead-Time Early Warning - [Cross-Brand BOM Consolidation](https://www.addcomponents.hk/automotive/engineering-support-4.html): Cross-Brand BOM Consolidation - [Long-Term Supply & Fixed-Price Agreements](https://www.addcomponents.hk/automotive/buffer-stock-programs-4.html): Long-Term Supply & Fixed-Price Agreements - [Medical](https://www.addcomponents.hk/medical.html): Medical device electronic components: precision analog, low-power MCUs, reinforced isolators, MEMS sensors, high-resolution ADCs. High-reliability sourcing with full batch traceability. - [Authorized & Multi-Channel Sourcing](https://www.addcomponents.hk/medical/multi-source-procurement-5.html): Authorized & Multi-Channel Sourcing - [In-Stock Breadth & High-Turn Lines](https://www.addcomponents.hk/medical/5-7-day-global-delivery-5.html): In-Stock Breadth & High-Turn Lines - [Cross-Brand Alternative Sourcing](https://www.addcomponents.hk/medical/rigorous-quality-control-5.html): Cross-Brand Alternative Sourcing - [EOL & Lead-Time Early Warning](https://www.addcomponents.hk/medical/one-bom-one-supplier-5.html): EOL & Lead-Time Early Warning - [Cross-Brand BOM Consolidation](https://www.addcomponents.hk/medical/engineering-support-5.html): Cross-Brand BOM Consolidation - [Long-Term Supply & Fixed-Price Agreements](https://www.addcomponents.hk/medical/buffer-stock-programs-5.html): Long-Term Supply & Fixed-Price Agreements - [Industrial Automation](https://www.addcomponents.hk/industrial-automation.html): Industrial automation electronic components: PLC processors, motor drivers, isolation ICs, Ethernet PHY, RS-485/CAN transceivers, IGBTs. Extended temperature — verified sourcing. - [Authorized & Multi-Channel Sourcing](https://www.addcomponents.hk/industrial-automation/multi-source-procurement-6.html): Authorized & Multi-Channel Sourcing - [In-Stock Breadth & High-Turn Lines](https://www.addcomponents.hk/industrial-automation/5-7-day-global-delivery-6.html): In-Stock Breadth & High-Turn Lines - [Cross-Brand Alternative Sourcing](https://www.addcomponents.hk/industrial-automation/rigorous-quality-control-6.html): Cross-Brand Alternative Sourcing - [EOL & Lead-Time Early Warning](https://www.addcomponents.hk/industrial-automation/one-bom-one-supplier-6.html): EOL & Lead-Time Early Warning - [Cross-Brand BOM Consolidation](https://www.addcomponents.hk/industrial-automation/engineering-support-6.html): Cross-Brand BOM Consolidation - [Long-Term Supply & Fixed-Price Agreements](https://www.addcomponents.hk/industrial-automation/buffer-stock-programs-6.html): Long-Term Supply & Fixed-Price Agreements - [Aerospace & Defense](https://www.addcomponents.hk/aerospace-defense.html): Aerospace and defense electronic components: radiation-tolerant FPGAs, high-reliability MCUs, RF power, hermetic passives, mil-spec connectors. Anti-counterfeit verified sourcing. - [In-Stock Breadth & High-Turn Lines](https://www.addcomponents.hk/aerospace-defense/buffer-stock-programs.html): In-Stock Breadth & High-Turn Lines - [Cross-Brand Alternative Sourcing](https://www.addcomponents.hk/aerospace-defense/engineering-support.html): Cross-Brand Alternative Sourcing - [EOL & Lead-Time Early Warning](https://www.addcomponents.hk/aerospace-defense/one-bom-one-supplier.html): EOL & Lead-Time Early Warning - [Cross-Brand BOM Consolidation](https://www.addcomponents.hk/aerospace-defense/rigorous-quality-control.html): Cross-Brand BOM Consolidation - [Long-Term Supply & Fixed-Price Agreements](https://www.addcomponents.hk/aerospace-defense/5-7-day-global-delivery.html): Long-Term Supply & Fixed-Price Agreements - [Authorized & Multi-Channel Sourcing](https://www.addcomponents.hk/aerospace-defense/multi-source-procurement.html): Authorized & Multi-Channel Sourcing - [Energy & Power](https://www.addcomponents.hk/energy-power.html): Energy and power electronic components: IGBTs, SiC MOSFETs, gate drivers, power modules, current sensors, DC-DC converters. Solar, EV charging, motor drives — verified sourcing. - [Authorized & Multi-Channel Sourcing](https://www.addcomponents.hk/energy-power/multi-source-procurement-7.html): Authorized & Multi-Channel Sourcing - [In-Stock Breadth & High-Turn Lines](https://www.addcomponents.hk/energy-power/5-7-day-global-delivery-7.html): In-Stock Breadth & High-Turn Lines - [Cross-Brand Alternative Sourcing](https://www.addcomponents.hk/energy-power/rigorous-quality-control-7.html): Cross-Brand Alternative Sourcing - [EOL & Lead-Time Early Warning](https://www.addcomponents.hk/energy-power/one-bom-one-supplier-7.html): EOL & Lead-Time Early Warning - [Cross-Brand BOM Consolidation](https://www.addcomponents.hk/energy-power/engineering-support-7.html): Cross-Brand BOM Consolidation - [Long-Term Supply & Fixed-Price Agreements](https://www.addcomponents.hk/energy-power/buffer-stock-programs-7.html): Long-Term Supply & Fixed-Price Agreements - [UAV & Robotics](https://www.addcomponents.hk/uav-robotics.html): UAV and robotics electronic components: flight controller MCUs, ESC MOSFETs, IMU sensors, GPS modules, motor drivers, RF transceivers. STM32, GD32 — verified sourcing, global delivery. - [Authorized & Multi-Channel Sourcing](https://www.addcomponents.hk/uav-robotics/multi-source-procurement-8.html): Authorized & Multi-Channel Sourcing - [In-Stock Breadth & High-Turn Lines](https://www.addcomponents.hk/uav-robotics/5-7-day-global-delivery-8.html): In-Stock Breadth & High-Turn Lines - [Cross-Brand Alternative Sourcing](https://www.addcomponents.hk/uav-robotics/rigorous-quality-control-8.html): Cross-Brand Alternative Sourcing - [EOL & Lead-Time Early Warning](https://www.addcomponents.hk/uav-robotics/one-bom-one-supplier-8.html): EOL & Lead-Time Early Warning - [Cross-Brand BOM Consolidation](https://www.addcomponents.hk/uav-robotics/engineering-support-8.html): Cross-Brand BOM Consolidation - [Long-Term Supply & Fixed-Price Agreements](https://www.addcomponents.hk/uav-robotics/buffer-stock-programs-8.html): Long-Term Supply & Fixed-Price Agreements ## Blog - [Blog](https://www.addcomponents.hk/blog.html): Electronic components & optical transceiver blog: sourcing guides, PCBA insights, semiconductor market trends. Technical guides, industry news, and company updates from ADD Components Hong Kong. - [Latest Inventory](https://www.addcomponents.hk/latest-inventory.html): Latest inventory arrivals: newly stocked electronic components, optical transceivers 1G-800G, allocated part availability. Regular updates from ADD Components Hong Kong distributor. - [Industry News](https://www.addcomponents.hk/industry-news.html): Semiconductor and optical transceiver industry news: supply chain allocation, FPGA shortages, DDR5 trends, optical module market forecasts. Market intelligence for procurement teams. - [Semiconductor Allocation 2026: How to Keep Your Production Lines Moving](https://www.addcomponents.hk/industry-news/semiconductor-allocation-2026-how-to-keep-your-production-lines-moving.html): Semiconductor Allocation 2026: How to Keep Your Production Lines MovingJune 18, 2026If your procurement team has heard the word "allocation" more times this quarter than you'd like, you're not alone. - [400G Optical Transceiver Market Accelerates: QSFP-DD Demand Surges in Data Centers](https://www.addcomponents.hk/industry-news/400g-optical-transceiver-market-accelerates-qsfp-dd-demand-surges-in-data-2.html): 400G Optical Transceiver Market Accelerates: QSFP-DD Demand Surges in Data CentersJune 5, 2026The optical transceiver market is undergoing its fastest generational transition since the shift from 10G - [400G Optical Transceiver Market Accelerates: QSFP-DD Demand Surges in Data Centers](https://www.addcomponents.hk/industry-news/400g-optical-transceiver-market-accelerates-qsfp-dd-demand-surges-in-data.html): 400G Optical Transceiver Market Accelerates: QSFP-DD Demand Surges in Data CentersJune 5, 2026The optical transceiver market is undergoing its fastest generational transition since the shift from 10G - [Global FPGA Supply Tightening in Q3 2026: What Industrial Buyers Need to Know](https://www.addcomponents.hk/industry-news/global-fpga-supply-tightening-in-q3-2026-what-industrial-buyers-need-to-know.html): Global FPGA Supply Tightening in Q3 2026: What Industrial Buyers Need to KnowJune 12, 2026Procurement teams across the electronics industry are reporting extended lead times on field-programmable gate - [Industry News Global FPGA Supply Tightening in Q3 2026: What Industrial Buyers Need to Know](https://www.addcomponents.hk/industry-news/industry-news-global-fpga-supply-tightening-in-q3-2026-what-industrial-buyers.html): Global FPGA Supply Tightening in Q3 2026: What Industrial Buyers Need to KnowJune 12, 2026Procurement teams across the electronics industry are reporting extended lead times on field-programmable gate - [DDR5 Procurement Strategy: When to Buy, How to Budget, and Where to Source](https://www.addcomponents.hk/industry-news/ddr5-procurement-strategy-when-to-buy-how-to-budget-and-where-to-source.html): DDR5 Procurement Strategy: When to Buy, How to Budget, and Where to SourceJune 18, 2026DDR5 server memory has been on a pricing rollercoaster since early 2025, and the ride isn't over. For procurement - [Compatible vs OEM Optical Transceivers: Total Cost of Ownership Analysis](https://www.addcomponents.hk/industry-news/compatible-vs-oem-optical-transceivers-total-cost-of-ownership-analysis.html): Compatible vs OEM Optical Transceivers: Total Cost of Ownership AnalysisJune 18, 2026The debate over compatible vs. OEM optical transceivers is one of the most persistent in data center procurement — - [Company News](https://www.addcomponents.hk/company-news.html): ADD Components company news: PCBA service launches, optical transceiver inventory updates, distribution expansions, and event announcements. Hong Kong electronic components distributor. - [Turnkey PCBA Service: Components + Assembly from One Purchase Order](https://www.addcomponents.hk/company-news/turnkey-pcba-service-components-assembly-from-one-purchase-order.html): Turnkey PCBA Service: Components + Assembly from One Purchase OrderJune 18, 2026Every procurement manager knows the scenario: your design team finalizes a BOM, you send RFQs to a handful of component - [Quick-Turn Prototype PCBA: From Concept to Assembled Board in 7 Days](https://www.addcomponents.hk/company-news/quick-turn-prototype-pcba-from-concept-to-assembled-board-in-7-days.html): Quick-Turn Prototype PCBA: From Concept to Assembled Board in 7 DaysJune 18, 2026If you've ever tried to source components for a prototype build, you know the drill: you need 10 units of a specific MC - [One BOM, One Supplier: The Business Case for Consolidated Electronic Component Sourcing](https://www.addcomponents.hk/company-news/one-bom-one-supplier-the-business-case-for-consolidated-electronic-component.html): One BOM, One Supplier: The Business Case for Consolidated Electronic Component SourcingJune 18, 2026Walk into a typical mid-sized OEM's procurement office and you'll find a familiar scene: a BOM with - [Why Hong Kong Remains Asia's Premier Electronic Components Distribution Hub](https://www.addcomponents.hk/company-news/why-hong-kong-remains-asia-s-premier-electronic-components-distribution-hub.html): Why Hong Kong Remains Asia's Premier Electronic Components Distribution HubJune 18, 2026In an era of shifting supply chains, trade realignments, and debate about Asia-Pacific logistics centers, one fa - [ADD Components Launches One-Stop PCBA Solutions: Components + Assembly from One Purchase Order](https://www.addcomponents.hk/company-news/add-components-launches-one-stop-pcba-solutions-components-assembly-from-one-2.html): ADD Components Launches One-Stop PCBA Solutions: Components + Assembly from One Purchase OrderJune 8, 2026ADD Components today announced the launch of its integrated PCBA Solutions service, combining - [ADD Components Launches One-Stop PCBA Solutions: Components + Assembly from One Purchase Order](https://www.addcomponents.hk/company-news/add-components-launches-one-stop-pcba-solutions-components-assembly-from-one.html): ADD Components Launches One-Stop PCBA Solutions: Components + Assembly from One Purchase OrderJune 8, 2026ADD Components today announced the launch of its integrated PCBA Solutions service, combining - [ADD Components Expands Semiconductor Distribution with Hong Kong Logistics Hub](https://www.addcomponents.hk/company-news/add-components-expands-semiconductor-distribution-with-hong-kong-logistics-hub-2.html): ADD Components Expands Semiconductor Distribution with Hong Kong Logistics HubJune 15, 2026ADD Components Co., Limited, a Hong Kong-based semiconductor and optical module distributor, today announced - [ADD Components Expands Semiconductor Distribution with Hong Kong Logistics Hub](https://www.addcomponents.hk/company-news/add-components-expands-semiconductor-distribution-with-hong-kong-logistics-hub.html): Company NewsADD Components Expands Semiconductor Distribution with Hong Kong Logistics HubJune 15, 2026ADD Components Co., Limited, a Hong Kong-based semiconductor and optical module distributor, toda - [Technical Guides](https://www.addcomponents.hk/technical-guides.html): Technical guides on electronic component selection, BOM procurement, PCBA assembly, optical transceivers, and counterfeit prevention. Engineering-level insights from ADD Components Hong Kong. - [RF Transistors — High-Frequency Signal Processing](https://www.addcomponents.hk/technical-guides/rf-transistors-high-frequency-signal-processing.html): RF transistor sourcing guide: RF BJT, RF MOSFET, RF power transistors, and LDMOS for communications, broadcast, radar, and ISM applications. ADD Components supplies Nexperia, Infineon, and NXP RF tran - [Unijunction Transistors — UJT and Programmable UJT Devices](https://www.addcomponents.hk/technical-guides/unijunction-transistors-ujt-and-programmable-ujt-devices.html): UJT and PUT sourcing guide: relaxation oscillators, thyristor triggers, timing. ADD supplies ON Semi UJT/PUT. Транзисторы однопереходные оптом. Доставка в РФ. - [Switching Transistors — Fast, Efficient Power Control](https://www.addcomponents.hk/technical-guides/switching-transistors-fast-efficient-power-control.html): Switching transistor sourcing guide: BJT, MOSFET, and IGBT for power conversion, motor drives, relay control, and SMPS. ADD Components supplies Infineon, STMicroelectronics, ON Semiconductor, and Nexp - [Bipolar Junction Transistors — NPN and PNP Discrete Transistors](https://www.addcomponents.hk/technical-guides/bipolar-junction-transistors-npn-and-pnp-discrete-transistors.html): BJT guide: NPN and PNP transistors for switching, amplification. ADD supplies ON Semi, STM, Nexperia. Транзисторы биполярные оптом. Доставка в РФ. - [Amplifying Transistors — Linear Signal Amplification](https://www.addcomponents.hk/technical-guides/amplifying-transistors-linear-signal-amplification.html): Amplifying transistor sourcing guide: small-signal BJT, JFET, and MOSFET transistors for low-noise preamplifiers, audio circuits, and instrumentation. ADD Components supplies ON Semiconductor, Nexperi - [Integrated Circuits (ICs) — Complete Sourcing Guide](https://www.addcomponents.hk/technical-guides/integrated-circuits-ics-complete-sourcing-guide.html): RF and mixed signal IC sourcing guide: RF amplifiers, transceivers, mixers, data converters, and clock/timing ICs. ADD Components stocks ADI and TI RF and mixed signal ICs with full traceability and a - [Analog ICs — Precision Signal Processing](https://www.addcomponents.hk/technical-guides/analog-ics-precision-signal-processing-2.html): Analog IC sourcing guide: operational amplifiers, comparators, voltage regulators, ADC/DAC converters, and voltage references. ADD Components stocks Analog Devices (ADI) and Texas Instruments (TI) ana - [igital ICs & FPGAs — Logic, Memory, and Programmable Hardware](https://www.addcomponents.hk/technical-guides/igital-ics-fpgas-logic-memory-and-programmable-hardware.html): Digital ICs and FPGA sourcing guide: logic ICs, memory ICs, Xilinx Spartan/Artix/Kintex/Zynq, and Altera Cyclone/MAX/Arria FPGAs. ADD Components stocks digital ICs from TI, Xilinx (AMD), and Altera (I - [RF ICs — Wireless Communication and RF Signal Processing](https://www.addcomponents.hk/technical-guides/rf-ics-wireless-communication-and-rf-signal-processing-2.html): RF IC sourcing guide: RF amplifiers (LNA, PA, gain block), RF transceivers, mixers, synthesizers, PLLs, and wireless communication ICs. ADD Components stocks ADI and TI RF ICs with anti-counterfeit ve - [Microcontrollers (MCUs) — The Brains of Embedded Systems](https://www.addcomponents.hk/technical-guides/microcontrollers-mcus-the-brains-of-embedded-systems-2.html): Microcontroller sourcing guide: STM32F1, STM32F4, STM32F7, STM32H7 series. ADD Components stocks STMicroelectronics MCUs in depth — from entry-level to high-performance ARM Cortex-M — with full tracea - [Mixed Signal ICs — Bridging Analog and Digital Worlds](https://www.addcomponents.hk/technical-guides/mixed-signal-ics-bridging-analog-and-digital-worlds.html): Mixed signal IC sourcing guide: ADC/DAC data converters, clock generators, PLLs, and interface ICs. ADD Components stocks ADI and TI mixed signal ICs with full traceability — from precision 24-bit ADC - [ASICs — Application-Specific Integrated Circuits](https://www.addcomponents.hk/technical-guides/asics-application-specific-integrated-circuits.html): ASIC sourcing guide: Power Management ICs (PMICs), System-on-Chip (SoC), custom and application-specific ICs. 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