Global distributor for legacy memory components, storage products and electronics procurement services
ARCO, INC. (ARCOTEK Group)
Montvale, New Jersey (USA) · Hong Kong (Kowloon)New on Amplifa
About ARCOTEK
ARCO, INC., the core brand of the ARCOTEK Group, is a global distributor of memory components and storage products in business since 1994. The portfolio covers DRAM (up to DDR5, Mobile LP DRAM, GDDR), SRAM, NOR and NAND flash, MRAM, EEPROM as well as storage products such as HDDs, SSDs, memory cards, USB drives and Managed NAND; these categories account for around 70% of the business. In addition, the group offers procurement services for electronic components, assemblies, batteries and industrial equipment through an international purchasing team, including global sourcing, legacy, EOL and obsolete product support, and excess and reverse logistics programs. Logistics and value-added services include regional warehousing hubs in America and Asia, just-in-time delivery, tape & reeling, programming, custom labeling, dry packing and product inspection. Quality assurance follows ISO 9001:2015 and AS9120:2016; through the testing partnership with Global ETS, authentication, electrical, material and failure analysis testing as well as up-screening to MIL-PRF-9500 are offered. Customers come primarily from Military/Aerospace, medical technology and Industrial OEM.
- Site
- Montvale, NJ
- Processes
- Product Inspection and Testing, Authentication Testing (External Visual Inspection, Marking Permanency, Acetone,, Accelerated Life Testing / Hermetic Seal Testing, Electrical Testing Services (AC/DC Parametric, DDR/DRAM Memory Testing, JTAG/Boundary Scan,, Material Analysis (Raman Spectroscopy, SEM & EDS, XRF), Soldering Test (Wetting & Balance, Hot Solder Dip Solderability, BGA Re-Flow Solderability), Failure Analysis, Up-screening Testing (Up-Screen to JAN, JANTX, JANS per MIL-PRF-9500 for transistors, IGBTs,
- Materials
- DRAM Components (EDO/FPM, SDRAM, DDR1, DDR2, DDR3, DDR4, DDR5, Mobile LP DRAM, GDDR, RLDRAM, Pseudo, SRAM Components (Asynchronous Low Power/Fast, Synchronous SDR/DDR/QDR), NOR Flash (Parallel, Serial), NAND Flash (SLC Parallel, SPI, NAND MCP), MRAM (STT iMTJ Parallel, SPI), EEPROM (Serial, SPD), Storage Products (HDD, SSD, Memory Cards, USB Drive, Managed NAND), DRAM Components
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, AS9120:2016, ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021, ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1994
- Industries
- Military/Aerospace, Medical, Industrial OEM, Electronics industry
- 01
Global sourcing / procurement from manufacturers or authorized channels
- 02
Inspection and screening (IDEA-STD-1010)
- 03
Testing partnership with Global ETS (Authentication, Electrical Testing,
- 04
Value-added services (Tape & Reeling, Programming, Labeling, Packing)
- 05
Logistics management with regional warehouses in America and Asia
- 06
JIT delivery and worldwide shipping
Products & Services
DRAM Components
From EDO/FPM and SDRAM up to DDR5, Mobile LP DRAM, GDDR, RLDRAM and Pseudo SRAM.
SRAM Components
Asynchronous low-power and fast types as well as synchronous SDR, DDR and QDR variants.
NOR Flash
Parallel and serial NOR flash for legacy and current applications.
NAND Flash
SLC Parallel, SPI and NAND MCP.
MRAM
STT (iMTJ) in parallel and SPI versions.
EEPROM
Serial and SPD types.
Storage Products
HDD, SSD, memory cards, USB drives, Managed NAND and custom solutions.
Other Components & IP&E
ASICs, linear, optoelectronics, power, processors, sensors as well as connectors, power supplies, relays, switches and discretes.
Testing Services
Authentication, electrical testing, material analysis, failure analysis and up-screening to MIL-PRF-9500 via Global ETS.
Locations
Montvale, New Jersey
USHQ of the ARCOTEK Group: sales, marketing, product management, logistics and procurement for Americas and EMEA
- Materials
- Memory Components, Storage Products, other electronic components
Hong Kong (Kwun Tong, Kowloon)
HKArcotek International Ltd.: sales, marketing, product management, logistics and procurement for Asia-Pacific and EMEA
- Materials
- Memory Components, Storage Products, other electronic components
Product Areas
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Inspection and TestingInspection | – | – | – | – | Electronic components |
| Authentication Testing (External Visual Inspection, Marking Permanency, Acetone,Inspection | – | – | – | – | Electronic components |
| Accelerated Life Testing / Hermetic Seal TestingInspection | – | – | – | – | Electronic components |
| Electrical Testing Services (AC/DC Parametric, DDR/DRAM Memory Testing, JTAG/Boundary Scan,Inspection | – | – | – | – | Electronic components |
| Material Analysis (Raman Spectroscopy, SEM & EDS, XRF)Inspection | – | – | – | – | Electronic components |
| Soldering Test (Wetting & Balance, Hot Solder Dip Solderability, BGA Re-Flow Solderability)Inspection | – | – | – | – | Electronic components |
| Failure AnalysisInspection | – | – | – | – | Electronic components |
| Up-screening Testing (Up-Screen to JAN, JANTX, JANS per MIL-PRF-9500 for transistors, IGBTs,Inspection | – | – | – | – | Discrete semiconductors |
| Memory Test ServicesInspection | – | – | – | – | DRAM, SDRAM, DDR1, DDR2, DDR3, Mobile SDRAM/DDR, Pseudo SRAM |
| Tape & ReelingAssembly | – | – | – | – | Electronic components |
| Programming (Component Programming)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Electronic components |
| Custom Labeling and Bar-Coding / Custom Packing & Dry PackingAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Contract Manufacturing SupportAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Procurement Services / Global Sourcing (Distribution, Legacy EOL & Obsolete Product Support,Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Power Discrete Semiconductors Automated Test System | – | – | – | – | Global ETS test house |
Additional services
Quality & Certifications
Quality processes go beyond the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 and AS9120:2016; all goods undergo inspection to IDEA-STD-1010 and all products are traceable to the manufacturer. Since inception, 0.00% counterfeit parts have been shipped, with 100% error-free deliveries and 99.9% on-time delivery (2023).
| Evidence | Montvale, New Jersey |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| AS9120:2016 | |
| ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 |
History
- 1994
Founding of ARCO, INC. in Montvale, New Jersey, by founders with ten years of experience in the semiconductor trade; initially a broad assortment of ICs as well as active and passive components.
- 1999
Founding of Arcotek International Ltd. in Hong Kong to serve the Asia-Pacific market.
- heute
Specialization in memory components and storage products (approx. 70% of the business) with a focus on legacy and obsolescence support for Military/Aerospace, Medical and Industrial OEM.