Welcome to my Blog About Vintage Technology.

 Welcome to my blog. I have created this blog as a way to share my collection of rare and hard to find semiconductors. I started this hobby when I was working in the electronics industry during a time when PCs were becoming a part of everyday life, before the smartphone and portable computing. In my lifetime, I have seen cell phones turn into miniature computers that make our 1980s XT type PCs look like ancient paperweights. 

Fast forward to 2022, when we find ourselves in a semiconductor shortage and a supply chain nightmare. People are unable to buy new cars because manufacturer aren't able to find common semiconductors. It is mind blowing that in a time where we are able to talk to each with little lag time between different sides of the world on the internet, the building blocks of the internet itself are in short supply. 

I hope this blog helps you to find the parts you are looking for, and at least provides some information for you on the availability of some of these amazing devices that helped to get us to where we are now. 

- The Captain