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Sell excess ICs & semiconductors in bulk

We buy excess, obsolete and surplus integrated circuits in bulk across the USA and Canada — MCUs, FPGAs, memory ICs, power-management and logic — on reels, tubes and trays. Send manufacturer part numbers, quantities, date codes and packaging for a firm recovery offer; we take title and resell into a global supply channel.

USA & Canada One buyer — we take title Sealed reels & trays kept intact Indicative range, firm on inspection

Active silicon is the highest-value line in the components lane and the one where the exact part matters most. A microcontroller, FPGA, memory IC, PMIC or logic device that has been over-ordered, stranded by a redesign, or bought on a last-time-buy ties up real capital — and is often exactly what another manufacturer or a long-life medical, industrial, aerospace or defence program is hunting for.

Obsolete and allocated silicon is the wildcard: because redesigning and re-certifying a board can cost a fortune, genuine end-of-life FPGAs, MCUs and logic can recover a large multiple of their original price when a buyer needs them to keep a legacy system running. That is why a clean, traceable list beats a photo of a box every time.

What we buy

  • Microcontrollers (STM32, PIC, 8051-family and similar)
  • FPGAs and programmable logic (AMD/Xilinx, Intel/Altera, Lattice, Microchip)
  • Memory ICs — NOR/NAND flash, EEPROM, discrete DRAM/SRAM
  • Power management (PMIC), regulators and gate drivers
  • Analog, data converters (ADC/DAC), op-amps, interface and logic
  • Discrete-adjacent power devices — MOSFETs and modules

What drives recovery value

  • Exact MPN with full suffix — a part number without its suffix can't be quoted; the suffix encodes package, grade and temperature.
  • Obsolescence & allocation status — the dominant lever for silicon; genuine EOL or allocated parts can carry large premiums.
  • Date code & sealed packaging — sealed full reels/tubes/trays in intact moisture-barrier bags hold far more value than opened or loose stock.
  • Traceability — original invoices and certificates of conformance command a clear premium and move faster.
  • Quantity & consolidation — single-MPN bulk lots are easier to place than scattered mixed boxes.

Who buys it

Genuine surplus silicon flows to independent distributors and brokers, the authorized lifecycle/aftermarket channel for true OEM end-of-life stock, contract manufacturers sourcing shortage parts for active builds, and repair, aftermarket and sustainment programs keeping legacy medical, industrial, aerospace and defence systems alive. We take title and place it into that global channel so you deal with one buyer.

Selling it cleanly

ICs are the most counterfeited component family, so the burden of proving authenticity sits with the seller — keep parts in original sealed packaging, hold invoices and certificates of conformance, and expect serious buyers to apply counterfeit-avoidance scrutiny (industry frameworks such as SAE AS6081 and ERAI, and lab inspection). We don't claim certifications we don't hold; we do reward clean traceability with a stronger offer.

The offer list is the asset. Send manufacturer part numbers, quantities, date codes and packaging (sealed reel / tray / tube / loose) — that is what gets a firm recovery offer fastest. Send your list → or estimate value →

Related

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FAQ

Questions sellers ask

What ICs do you buy?

Excess, obsolete and surplus MCUs, FPGAs, memory ICs, power-management, analog and logic — on reels, tubes or trays, in bulk. Send full manufacturer part numbers, quantities, date codes and packaging for a firm recovery offer on inspection.

Are obsolete chips worth more?

Often yes — genuine end-of-life or allocated silicon used in long-life systems can recover a large multiple of its original price, because redesigning a board is far more expensive. Traceability and sealed packaging are essential to capture that value.

Why do you need full part numbers and date codes?

Silicon value swings on the exact MPN, the date code and packaging integrity. A list with full part numbers, quantities and packaging is quotable; a photo of a box is not.

How is value confirmed?

We give an indicative recovery range from your list and confirm a firm bulk offer on inspection — final value depends on MPN, date code, moisture/packaging integrity, quantity and traceability.

Turn surplus into cash.

Bulk lots only — lots, racks, pallets, reels. Tell us what you're holding and we'll come back with a firm bulk offer.

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