Western Design Center

Distributor of Western Design Center components. Send us your RFQ — we'll match your part numbers to stock or source them.

About Western Design Center

Western Design Center, Inc. (WDC) Founded in 1978 by William D. Mensch, Jr., WDC has licensed its 65xx brand microprocessor Intellectual Property (IP/Cores) to the electronics industry since 1981. WDC is considered a pioneer in the design and licensing of microprocessor technology Intellectual Property (IP) cores and inspired Acorn engineers to create the wildly popular ARMxx series of microprocessors. GTE, Rockwell, MOS Technology, Synertek and NCR were some of WDC's first licensees. In addition, WDC began selling 65xx brand microprocessor chips to Apple Computer in 1984 making it the first supplier of microprocessors as a fabless semiconductor company.

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FAQ

Common questions.

Does Hybrid Electronics stock Western Design Center parts?

Hybrid Electronics sources Western Design Center components through our OEM excess and franchise-adjacent channels. Send us your BOM or part numbers and we'll confirm stock, pricing, and lead time.

How do I get a quote for Western Design Center components?

Send your part list to sales@hybridelectronics.com or use the RFQ form on our Parts Search page. Include manufacturer, part number, quantity, and any date-code or lot-code constraints. First response inside one business day.

Can Hybrid Electronics source obsolete or EOL Western Design Center parts?

Yes. Obsolete and end-of-life Western Design Center components are core to what we do — long-life industrial, medical, and defense platforms that outlived their production window are exactly where our OEM overstock relationships shine.