4 Star Electronics

4 Star Electronics, Inc. is an independent electronic components distributor based in Irvine, California, specializing in hard-to-find, long lead-time, end-of-life, and obsolete electronic components. Established in 2001, the company operates a 30,000 square foot facility housing over $50 million of in-stock electronic parts ready for immediate delivery. The catalog covers broad product categories including microcontrollers, microprocessors, integrated circuits, diodes, transistors, connectors, relays, crystal oscillators, displays, and memory modules. Serving military, aerospace, medical, automotive, and industrial automation sectors, 4 Star Electronics provides reliable supply chain solutions to OEMs and contract manufacturers worldwide. Quality assurance is maintained through an in-house ANSI/ESD S20.20 certified laboratory holding AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, AS6081, and FAA-AC00-56B quality management certifications. Inspection processes utilize advanced equipment including X-Ray inspection, XRF elemental analysis, decapsulation tools, and automated surface analyzers for rigorous counterfeit prevention. Beyond component sourcing, value-added services include IC programming, surface mount tape and reel packaging, dry packing, custom barcoding, and turn-key contract manufacturing. Customers can search an online inventory database featuring over 65 million available line items from more than 2,800 active component manufacturers.