Global distributor of electronic components with testing and authentication laboratories as well as supply chain services.
A2 Global Electronics + Solutions
St. Petersburg, FL (Global HQ) · Singapore (Asia HQ) · Yokohama (Japan HQ) · Hoofddorp (Europe HQ) · Munich · Mönchengladbach · Sigtuna · Shenzhen · Mission Viejo, CA · GuadalajaraNew on Amplifa
About A2 Global
A2 Global Electronics + Solutions is an internationally active distributor of electrical, electronic and electromechanical components (EEE Components) headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. The company was formed in 2020 from the merger of America II Electronics (founded 1989) and Advanced MP Technology (founded 1978) and can look back on more than 40 years of procurement experience. In addition to global component sourcing, A2 Global offers services such as Shortage Mitigation, Obsolescence Management including EOL procurement and Multi-Year Purchases, Surplus Inventory Solutions, Vendor-Managed Inventory and PPV Assessment. Component authentication, electrical testing and BGA reballing are performed in accredited laboratories in St. Petersburg, Hoofddorp and Singapore. Quality assurance follows the company's proprietary A+ SMART process with risk-based 52-point inspection as well as ERAI and GIDEP screening. Customers come from industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical technology, energy and telecommunications.
- Site
- St. Petersburg, FL, USA
- Processes
- Component Authentication, Electrical Testing (DC/AC/Switching/Functional, Ambient & Over Temperature), BGA Reballing, Visual Inspection (52+ points / up to 60+ points, AS6171/2), Solvent Test for Remarking/Resurfacing, Dimensional Verification, XRF Testing (X-ray fluorescence, AS6171/3), X-ray Inspection (X-ray, AS6171/5)
- Materials
- Electrical, electronic and electromechanical components (EEE Components), Electrical, electronic and electromechanical components
- Certificates
- ISO/IEC 17025:2017 + AS6171 (laboratory accreditation), ISO/IEC 17025:2017 + AS6171 (laboratory accreditation, Singapore), ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015, NIST 800-171 Compliance, AS9120 (certification for electronic component distribution), Cyber Essentials, ISO/IEC 17025:2017 + AS6171, AS9120, NIST 800-171
- Founded
- 1989
- Industries
- Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Industrial, Consumer Electronics, Medical Technology, Cloud & Embedded Systems
- 01
Global Sourcing / Procurement
- 02
Supplier Qualification
- 03
Goods Receipt & Inspection
- 04
Component Authentication & Testing
- 05
Warehousing & Logistics
- 06
Delivery / VMI
Components & Services
Electrical, electronic and electromechanical components
Semiconductors, passive and electromechanical components for distribution, testing and authentication.
Locations
St. Petersburg, FL
USGlobal Headquarters, Distribution Center & Test Laboratory
- Materials
- EEE Components
- Scanning electron microscope (SEM)
- Scanning Acoustic Microscope (SAM)
- X-ray inspection
- XRF
- Decapsulation system Nisene JetEtch Pro
- Solderability Tester RPS 202TL-2
- Reflow oven Madell Tech AE-R330
- Wetting Balance Tester
- ATE / electrical test equipment
- HD MAG microscopes
Singapore
SGAsia Headquarters, Distribution Center & Test Laboratory
- Materials
- EEE Components
- Microscopes
- X-ray inspection
- XRF
- Plating thickness measurement
- ATE / electrical test equipment
Yokohama
JPJapan Headquarters & Distribution Center
- Materials
- EEE Components
Hoofddorp
NLEurope Headquarters & Distribution Center
- Materials
- EEE Components
Munich
DEOffice
Mönchengladbach
DEOffice
Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Component AuthenticationTesting | – | – | – | – | Electronic components (EEE Components) |
| Electrical Testing (DC/AC/Switching/Functional, Ambient & Over Temperature)Testing | – | – | – | – | Electronic components (EEE Components) |
| BGA ReballingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Visual Inspection (52+ points / up to 60+ points, AS6171/2)Testing | – | – | – | – | Electronic components (EEE Components) |
| Solvent Test for Remarking/ResurfacingTesting | – | – | – | – | Electronic components (EEE Components) |
| Dimensional VerificationTesting | – | – | – | – | Electronic components (EEE Components) |
| XRF Testing (X-ray fluorescence, AS6171/3)Testing | – | – | – | – | Electronic components (EEE Components) |
| X-ray Inspection (X-ray, AS6171/5)Testing | – | – | – | – | Electronic components (EEE Components) |
| Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM Examination, AS6171/2 Method F)Testing | – | – | – | – | Electronic components (EEE Components) |
| Acoustic Microscopy (Scanning Acoustic Microscopy, AS6171/6)Testing | – | – | – | – | Electronic components (EEE Components) |
| Decapsulation (AS6171/4)Testing | – | – | – | – | Electronic components (EEE Components) |
| Solderability Testing (ANSI/J-STD-002, Wetting Balance)Testing | – | – | – | – | Electronic components (EEE Components) |
| Plating Thickness Measurement (AS6171/3)Testing | – | – | – | – | Electronic components (EEE Components) |
| Global sourcing of electronic componentsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Obsolescence Management / EOL ProcurementEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Shortage MitigationEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Surplus Inventory SolutionsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| PPV AssessmentEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
12 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microscopes (Visual Inspection) | Freedom Scientific / Nikon / Vision / Amscope / Atto Instruments / Dinolight HD MAG | – | – | – | St. Petersburg, FL; Singapore |
| X-ray Fluorescence Measuring Devices (XRF) | – | – | – | – | St. Petersburg, FL; Singapore |
| X-ray Inspection Systems (Radiological Testing) | – | – | – | – | St. Petersburg, FL; Singapore |
| Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) | – | – | – | – | St. Petersburg, FL |
| Scanning Acoustic Microscope (SAM) | – | – | – | – | St. Petersburg, FL |
| Decapsulation System | Nisene JetEtch Pro | – | – | – | St. Petersburg, FL |
| Oven | Paragon | – | – | – | St. Petersburg, FL |
| Solderability Tester | RPS 202TL-2 | – | – | – | St. Petersburg, FL |
| Reflow Oven | Madell Tech AE-R330 | – | – | – | St. Petersburg, FL |
| Wetting Balance Tester | – | – | – | – | St. Petersburg, FL |
| Plating Thickness Tester | – | – | – | – | St. Petersburg, FL; Singapore |
| ATE / Electronic Laboratory Equipment (Electrical Test) | – | – | – | – | St. Petersburg, FL; Singapore |
Additional services
Quality & Certifications
Quality control follows the A+ SMART process with a risk-based 52-point inspection (visual up to 60+ points per AS6171/2), Known Good Library, full traceability as well as ERAI and GIDPE screening. The laboratories in St. Petersburg, Singapore and the Netherlands are accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and AS6171.
| Evidence | St. Petersburg, FL | Singapore | Hoofddorp |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO/IEC 17025:2017 + AS6171 | |||
| ISO 45001:2018 | |||
| ISO 14001:2015 | |||
| AS9120 | |||
| NIST 800-171 |
History
- 1978
Advanced MP Technology founded in California, USA
- 1989
America II Electronics founded in St. Petersburg, Florida (August 1)
- 1998
Advanced MP Technology opens office in London – market entry in Europe
- 2000
America II opens Japan office (APAC) and Mexico office
- 2017
WinChurch Capital acquires America II Electronics
- 2018
America II Electronics acquires Advanced MP Technology
- 2020
Launch as A2 Global Electronics + Solutions