Koba Electronics stands as a hidden gem in Singapore's electronics landscape since 1984, operating from an unlikely yet strategic location in People's Park Centre rather than the conventional Sim Lim Tower district. This specialized retailer has evolved from a simple electronics parts shop into a comprehensive importer, exporter, stockist, and distributor serving diverse sectors from consumer electronics to industrial and medical applications. Their remarkable achievement lies in maintaining extraordinary component density within a compact space, offering breadth and depth that rivals entire electronic districts while providing personalized service that larger retailers cannot match.
The store specializes in vintage high-quality passive components and precision audio equipment, while maintaining extensive inventory spanning switches, connectors, terminals, semiconductors, ICs, displays, and an impressive selection of LEDs including rare segment and matrix types. Their commitment to serving everyone from DIY hobbyists to practicing electrical engineers makes them invaluable for prototyping, repairs, and specialized project requirements. Customers consistently praise their knowledgeable English-speaking staff who provide expert guidance, reasonable pricing, and access to rare components that shame larger electronics retailers.
Operating Monday-Friday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Saturday until 7:30 PM at 101 Upper Cross Street, #03-06 (contact: 6533 1672), Koba Electronics offers extended hours that accommodate working professionals and serious electronics enthusiasts. Their combination of four decades of experience, unmatched component selection, competitive pricing, expert knowledge, and convenient Chinatown location makes them the preferred destination for anyone seeking quality electronic components with professional service and technical expertise in Singapore.
An incredible store jam-packed with countless electronic parts. They have literally everything you can think of. Service was also really good, would definitely recommend to hobbyist and technical people looking for tools, parts or otherwise.
Melissa Leong
We were just at this shop and got to compliment the male chinese staff who was knowledgeable and quick with his work. He was able to snip the extension cord to our required length and had integrity as he refused to keep the change for his work. Lots of stuff in this store too. Thumbs up!!!
Dilshan Jayakody
Great place to buy electronic components and tools. They got wide range of sockets / connectors, semiconductors, vacuum tubes, etc.
I found couple of rare semiconductors and vacuum tubes from this store for reasonable price.
Also the sales person in this shop is helpful and supportive.
Gregory Lee
Wide variety of hobbyist and prototyping electronic components. Basically almost any electronic component you can think of is sold there too. They even sell a small variety of developer boards (Raspberry Pi, Arduino). Prices are pretty decent as well.
L Chan
A long established store in the Centre. Bought a 12 cm AC ventilation fan, cable assembly & a roll of double sided mounting tape. All in 1 stop solution.