# Deep Tech & Hardware: How buyers choose in the Machine Relations Index

Canonical URL: https://machinerelations.ai/index/categories/deep-tech-hardware/how_choose
Release mri_score_v2.0+2026-09-18+8fa38e54dd0a; methodology mri_score_v2.0; generated 2026-09-18; window 2026-05-10 to 2026-09-18; artifact 8fa38e54dd0a.

This is the public leaderboard for the exact Deep Tech & Hardware / How buyers choose segment. Rates use the segment denominator only: 130 observed runs across 7 dates.

| Rank | Source | Source role | Citation rate | Cited runs | Observed runs | Run dates | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---:|---:|---:|---:|---|
| #1 of 195 | [Anysilicon.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/anysilicon.com) | Other observed source | 32.31% | 42 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #2 of 195 | [Reddit](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/reddit.com) | Community and social platform | 24.62% | 32 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #3 of 195 | [Semiengineering.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/semiengineering.com) | Other observed source | 22.31% | 29 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #4 of 195 | [Eetimes.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/eetimes.com) | Editorial publication | 13.85% | 18 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #5 of 195 | [Ieee.org](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/ieee.org) | Academic and government source | 13.85% | 18 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #6 of 195 | [Eejournal.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/eejournal.com) | Editorial publication | 13.08% | 17 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #7 of 195 | [Electronicdesign.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/electronicdesign.com) | Other observed source | 13.08% | 17 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #8 of 195 | [LinkedIn](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/linkedin.com) | Community and social platform | 13.08% | 17 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #9 of 195 | [Edn.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/edn.com) | Other observed source | 11.54% | 15 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #10 of 195 | [Siliconanalysts.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/siliconanalysts.com) | Other observed source | 11.54% | 15 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #11 of 195 | [Synopsys.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/synopsys.com) | Other observed source | 10.77% | 14 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #12 of 195 | [Swindonsilicon.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/swindonsilicon.com) | Other observed source | 10.00% | 13 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #13 of 195 | [Wevolver.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/wevolver.com) | Other observed source | 8.46% | 11 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #14 of 195 | [Imeciclink.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/imeciclink.com) | Other observed source | 7.69% | 10 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #15 of 195 | [Patsnap.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/patsnap.com) | Other observed source | 7.69% | 10 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #16 of 195 | [Ecrionix.org](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/ecrionix.org) | Other observed source | 6.92% | 9 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #17 of 195 | [Semiconductorx.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/semiconductorx.com) | Other observed source | 6.92% | 9 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #18 of 195 | [Techlabssemi.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/techlabssemi.com) | Other observed source | 6.92% | 9 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #19 of 195 | [Utmel.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/utmel.com) | Other observed source | 6.92% | 9 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #20 of 195 | [Arxiv.org](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/arxiv.org) | Academic and government source | 6.15% | 8 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #21 of 195 | [Esa.int](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/esa.int) | Other observed source | 6.15% | 8 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #22 of 195 | [Semiconductor-digest.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/semiconductor-digest.com) | Editorial publication | 6.15% | 8 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #23 of 195 | [Uspto.gov](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/uspto.gov) | Academic and government source | 6.15% | 8 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #24 of 195 | [Wikipedia](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/wikipedia.org) | Academic and government source | 6.15% | 8 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #25 of 195 | [Cadence.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/cadence.com) | Other observed source | 5.38% | 7 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #26 of 195 | [Design-reuse.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/design-reuse.com) | Other observed source | 5.38% | 7 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #27 of 195 | [Github.io](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/github.io) | Other observed source | 5.38% | 7 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #28 of 195 | [Iczhiku.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/iczhiku.com) | Other observed source | 5.38% | 7 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #29 of 195 | [Totalphase.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/totalphase.com) | Other observed source | 5.38% | 7 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #30 of 195 | [Viksnewsletter.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/viksnewsletter.com) | Editorial publication | 5.38% | 7 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #31 of 195 | [Acm.org](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/acm.org) | Academic and government source | 4.62% | 6 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #32 of 195 | [Asicnorth.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/asicnorth.com) | Other observed source | 4.62% | 6 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #33 of 195 | [Cern.ch](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/cern.ch) | Other observed source | 4.62% | 6 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #34 of 195 | [Diva-portal.org](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/diva-portal.org) | Other observed source | 4.62% | 6 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #35 of 195 | [Fmaxtech.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/fmaxtech.com) | Other observed source | 4.62% | 6 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #36 of 195 | [Geeksforgeeks.org](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/geeksforgeeks.org) | Other observed source | 4.62% | 6 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #37 of 195 | [Icalps.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/icalps.com) | Other observed source | 4.62% | 6 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #38 of 195 | [Intel.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/intel.com) | Other observed source | 4.62% | 6 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #39 of 195 | [Researchgate.net](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/researchgate.net) | Academic and government source | 4.62% | 6 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #40 of 195 | [Scribd.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/scribd.com) | Other observed source | 4.62% | 6 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #41 of 195 | [Semiconductors.org](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/semiconductors.org) | Other observed source | 4.62% | 6 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #42 of 195 | [Siemens.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/siemens.com) | Other observed source | 4.62% | 6 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #43 of 195 | [Usi.ch](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/usi.ch) | Other observed source | 4.62% | 6 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #44 of 195 | [Newelectronics.co.uk](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/newelectronics.co.uk) | Other observed source | 3.85% | 5 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #45 of 195 | [Allpcb.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/allpcb.com) | Other observed source | 3.08% | 4 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #46 of 195 | [Electronicsforu.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/electronicsforu.com) | Other observed source | 3.08% | 4 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #47 of 195 | [Goelectronic.org](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/goelectronic.org) | Other observed source | 3.08% | 4 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #48 of 195 | [Lesswrong.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/lesswrong.com) | Other observed source | 3.08% | 4 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #49 of 195 | [Logic-fruit.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/logic-fruit.com) | Other observed source | 3.08% | 4 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #50 of 195 | [Mit.edu](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/mit.edu) | Academic and government source | 3.08% | 4 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #51 of 195 | [Pcbsync.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/pcbsync.com) | Other observed source | 3.08% | 4 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #52 of 195 | [Samsung.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/samsung.com) | Other observed source | 3.08% | 4 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #53 of 195 | [Tessolve.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/tessolve.com) | Other observed source | 3.08% | 4 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #54 of 195 | [Ti.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/ti.com) | Other observed source | 3.08% | 4 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #55 of 195 | [Tue.nl](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/tue.nl) | Other observed source | 3.08% | 4 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #56 of 195 | [Uam.es](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/uam.es) | Other observed source | 3.08% | 4 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #57 of 195 | [Vemeko.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/vemeko.com) | Other observed source | 3.08% | 4 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #58 of 195 | [Cmu.edu](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/cmu.edu) | Academic and government source | 2.31% | 3 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #59 of 195 | [Colab.ws](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/colab.ws) | Other observed source | 2.31% | 3 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #60 of 195 | [Faststreamtech.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/faststreamtech.com) | Other observed source | 2.31% | 3 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #61 of 195 | [Hal.science](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/hal.science) | Other observed source | 2.31% | 3 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #62 of 195 | [Iastate.edu](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/iastate.edu) | Academic and government source | 2.31% | 3 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #63 of 195 | [Inovasense.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/inovasense.com) | Other observed source | 2.31% | 3 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #64 of 195 | [Jisem-journal.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/jisem-journal.com) | Editorial publication | 2.31% | 3 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #65 of 195 | [Kynix.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/kynix.com) | Other observed source | 2.31% | 3 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #66 of 195 | [Leadsoc.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/leadsoc.com) | Other observed source | 2.31% | 3 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #67 of 195 | [Nptel.ac.in](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/nptel.ac.in) | Other observed source | 2.31% | 3 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #68 of 195 | [Oreateai.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/oreateai.com) | Academic and government source | 2.31% | 3 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #69 of 195 | [Oregonstate.edu](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/oregonstate.edu) | Academic and government source | 2.31% | 3 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #70 of 195 | [Rcrtech.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/rcrtech.com) | Other observed source | 2.31% | 3 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #71 of 195 | [Siliconpatterns.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/siliconpatterns.com) | Other observed source | 2.31% | 3 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #72 of 195 | [Springer.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/springer.com) | Other observed source | 2.31% | 3 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #73 of 195 | [YouTube](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/youtube.com) | Search or media platform | 2.31% | 3 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #74 of 195 | [Arm.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/arm.com) | Other observed source | 1.54% | 2 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #75 of 195 | [Chetanpatil.in](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/chetanpatil.in) | Other observed source | 1.54% | 2 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #76 of 195 | [Chipinsights.net](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/chipinsights.net) | Market and company database | 1.54% | 2 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #77 of 195 | [Electronicspecifier.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/electronicspecifier.com) | Other observed source | 1.54% | 2 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #78 of 195 | [Ethernet.edu.et](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/ethernet.edu.et) | Other observed source | 1.54% | 2 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #79 of 195 | [Facebook.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/facebook.com) | Community and social platform | 1.54% | 2 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #80 of 195 | [Fujitsu.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/fujitsu.com) | Other observed source | 1.54% | 2 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #81 of 195 | [Ic.ac.uk](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/ic.ac.uk) | Other observed source | 1.54% | 2 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #82 of 195 | [Imgix.net](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/imgix.net) | Other observed source | 1.54% | 2 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #83 of 195 | [Iosrjournals.org](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/iosrjournals.org) | Editorial publication | 1.54% | 2 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #84 of 195 | [Magmio.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/magmio.com) | Other observed source | 1.54% | 2 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #85 of 195 | [Medium](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/medium.com) | Editorial publication | 1.54% | 2 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #86 of 195 | [Microchipusa.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/microchipusa.com) | Other observed source | 1.54% | 2 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #87 of 195 | [Mosartlabs.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/mosartlabs.com) | Other observed source | 1.54% | 2 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #88 of 195 | [Moschip.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/moschip.com) | Other observed source | 1.54% | 2 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #89 of 195 | [Netiqate.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/netiqate.com) | Other observed source | 1.54% | 2 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #90 of 195 | [Nus.edu.sg](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/nus.edu.sg) | Other observed source | 1.54% | 2 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #91 of 195 | [Qbaylogic.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/qbaylogic.com) | Other observed source | 1.54% | 2 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #92 of 195 | [Quora.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/quora.com) | Community and social platform | 1.54% | 2 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #93 of 195 | [Reflexces.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/reflexces.com) | Other observed source | 1.54% | 2 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #94 of 195 | [Sci-hub.box](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/sci-hub.box) | Other observed source | 1.54% | 2 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #95 of 195 | [Sciencedirect.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/sciencedirect.com) | Academic and government source | 1.54% | 2 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #96 of 195 | [Src.org](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/src.org) | Other observed source | 1.54% | 2 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #97 of 195 | [Stanford.edu](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/stanford.edu) | Academic and government source | 1.54% | 2 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #98 of 195 | [Studocu.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/studocu.com) | Other observed source | 1.54% | 2 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #99 of 195 | [Substack.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/substack.com) | Community and social platform | 1.54% | 2 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #100 of 195 | [Testflowinc.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/testflowinc.com) | Other observed source | 1.54% | 2 | 130 | 7 | Unavailable |

## Citation

Deep Tech & Hardware / How buyers choose: 195 observed source domains in the leaderboard, 2026-05-10 to 2026-09-18, mri_score_v2.0, mri_score_v2.0+2026-09-18+8fa38e54dd0a, https://machinerelations.ai/index/categories/deep-tech-hardware/how_choose.