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Octopart is a search engine for electronic and industrial parts. We open up access to part data in design, sourcing, and manufacturing!

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@octopart
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6 months
Sourcing electronic components just got easier! Octopart's smart algorithm revolutionizes the search process, providing engineers and designers with a comprehensive list of suppliers, prices, availability, and datasheets for over 72 million components.
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Curious about why Arduino is a game-changer for makers? 🛠️ Dive into our latest episode of Circuit Pulse Show! Hosts @IngaWoodsWaight and @whyisjoelaustin break down its simplicity, versatility, and the vibrant community backing it. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, Arduino
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This @Hacksterio article looks at the latest design from Carl Bugeja (known for his innovative PCB design & manufacturing techniques), a PCB that reflow solders itself and then self-propagates. Learn more below: #pcbdesign #innovation #electronicdesign
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10 months
On the first episode of the CTRL+LISTEN Podcast, we're joined by @WSantanaLi , CEO of @iKnightscope , a company that builds Autonomous Security Robots (ASRs). He and James Sweetlove chat about Knightscope, the ASR rollout, AI & more. #AI #robotics #podcast
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@octopart
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5 years
Introducing Search by Specs. Our new algorithm now lets you search the way you want. No matter how you search, Octopart will understand. Read all about our new parts search engine here:
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1 year
This article by @digikey explains the basics of anti-aliasing low-pass filters, why they need to be matched to the ADC and how they can be implemented with capacitor filter elements. Learn more at the link below: #antialiasing #electronicdesign
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8 years
Having such a blast @ohsummit #ohsummit16 !
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8 years
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5 years
One of our most requested features is finally rolling out. Octopart now features up-to-the-minute pricing and availability from select distributors!
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10 years
We're ecstatic to announce the Common Parts Library! http://t.co/bD9Or5LCQ5 Thank you @seeedstudio @tindie @TempoAutomation @WAssembly
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2 years
PCB engineer Ben Gao of @PCBWayOfficial in Shenzhen, China, joins us to talk about his work and the current climate of the electronic component manufacturing community. Read the interview at the link below: #pcbdesign #pcb #engineering #techindustry
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7 years
Our friends at @seeedstudio put together this handy primer of common PCB design mistakes and how to avoid them:
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8 years
Speed up #production with the new Common Parts Library, now with Shenzhen supply chain info (thanks @seeedstudio !)
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11 months
July's EDDI Report Is Out Now! The Demand Index continues to rise, indicating that online sourcing is becoming more difficult while component sourcing activities are moving offline. Create your FREE account below: #dataanalytics #supplychain
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2 years
This @beebomco article gives a detailed breakdown of motherboard structures to help understanding the motherboard better by covering all of the components that are common on today’s hardware. Learn more at the link below: #motherboard #electronicdesign
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5 years
Hanging out at #AltiumLive talking part search and handing out swag courtesy of @TEConnectivity ! @altium
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2 years
@lukebayes @GregDavill Hi Luke, thank you for your support and for continuing to report these issues. We are on a call right now with RS to resolve this issue.
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9 years
Octopart is accelerating its growth! Thrilled to be joining forces with @altium :
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7 years
This year's @ohsummit badges were DIY programmable fidget spinners! They blink! #ohsdenver
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9 months
@WSantanaLi , the CEO of @iKnightscope , and James Sweetlove of Octopart think people's idea of what AI is and isn't might be skewed. What do you think? Listen to the full discussion on the Ctrl+Listen Podcast: #AI #robotics #podcast #automation
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10 years
We're ecstatic to announce the Common Parts Library! http://t.co/bD9Or5LCQ5 Thank you @adafruit @dragoninnovate @electricimp @highway1io
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9 years
Omg! We are so excited about Common Parts Library for Prototyping! #ohsummit15 http://t.co/tVdwYgYahJ
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8 years
We are beyond thrilled to announce the latest version of the Common Parts Library, now integrated with @seeedstudio !
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2 years
Have you ever wanted to know more about the history and evolution of PCB design? Well this article by @EDNcom does a great job of summarizing it, breaking it down into eras and looking at its future. Read more below: #pcbdesign #electronicdesign #tech
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@octopart
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11 years
We launched a new version of our API today! http://t.co/fWGJ1jymGE
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2 years
This article by @ElectronicDesgn explores the basics of flexible circuit board design, looking at PCB evolution, the types of flexible PCBs, flexible PCB stacks, and more. Read more below: #pcddesign #flexiblecircuitboards #techindustry
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1 year
This article by @embedded_online looks at ways of optimizing hot loop layout design by minimizing the PCB equivalent series resistances (ESRs) and equivalent series inductances (ESLs). Learn more at the link below: #pcbdesign #powersupply #capacitors
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2 years
This @GENbio article looks at how UCLA engineers developed a palm-sized robots-on-a-chip platform for accessible and adaptable DNA sample processing and other biotechnology applications. Learn more below: #robotics #technology #innovation #biotechnology
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1 year
April's EDDI Report Is Now Available! Last month the Industry Supply Index continued the recovery we've seen since July 2021, while the Industry Demand Index declined for the 7th consecutive month. Explore the report below: #data #analytics #supply
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2 years
This @ElectronicDesgn article looks at the golden rule of board layout for SMPS, focusing on the one key factor that tops all others in optimizing board layout for switched-mode power supplies. Find out what it is below: #pcbdesign #electronicdesign
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8 years
Are you speeding up #design and #production with the new Common Parts Library with info from @seeedstudio ?
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2 years
RISC-V is getting more attention in the semiconductor industry as a toolset for building new processor architectures. But what is an RISC-V and what does it offer systems designers? Read more at the link below to find out: #electronicdesign #techblog
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7 years
We're not just fanatical about part search and discovery here at Octopart, we're also really into minigolf. True story.
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2 years
This article by @AdvPerspectives looks at how synthetic biology can help fix the supply chain crisis. With everything from oil, gas and pharmaceuticals to clothing and battery components being able to benefit from their use. Read more: #supplychain
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2 years
The September EDDI report is out now. Subscribe to @NexarPlatform 's free monthly Electronic Design to Delivery Index for insights that will allow you to avoid future sourcing difficulties due to unforeseen disruptions. Learn more: #data #supplychain
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2 years
This @DesignNews article provides an in-depth look at the rapidly developing world of miniaturization and the possibilities that it brings. Learn more at the link below: #miniaturization #electronicdesign
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2 years
This @Forbes article looks at what supply chains could look like in 2023 and why some may be too eager to declare a return to normalcy as 2022 draws to an end. Learn more at the link below: #supplychain #industrytrends #forbes
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This @ElectronicDesgn article looks at the types of EMI and how to craft them to best remove interference to a level that will not affect the performance of their overall circuit design. Learn more at the link below: #electronicdesign #powersupply
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2 years
Octopart was a proud premium sponsor of the 6th Annual @WomenElectronic conference this month in San Diego. Octopart’s own VP of Biz Dev, Jane Fischetti, attended the conference and facilitated a round table discussion. Learn more at the link below:
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This @hackaday article looks at working with Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs). It explains what BGAs are, what they're used for in PCB design, as well as the best layouts to employ when using them. Read the full article below: #pcbdesign #electronicdesign
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1 year
This @SpiceworksNews article explains how to succeed with AI compliance in manufacturing and why building trust and transparency into AI should be a core best practice. Learn more at the link below: #manufacturing #compliance #artificialintelligence
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7 years
Great talk on importance of automation and software in manufacturing at #DFMSummit @vanguardmoto @WATERMARKdsigns @Fuzehub @BklynNavyYard
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8 years
Never get stuck choosing a #resistor again. Check out our guide here:
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2 years
This article by @SupplyChainD outlines the ten most prevalent supply chain trends as a result of ongoing instability, with sustainability and omnichannel taking the top two spots. Follow the link below to learn the other 8: #supplychain #industrytrends
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8 years
Learn to #code with #arduino ! Check out @Awesome_Shield 's blog about #opensource hardware
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If you missed it last week, watch the latest episode of the CTRL+Listen podcast, where we were joined by @TomRaftery , a renowned consultant in the sustainability and technology space. Watch the full interview: #podcast #supplychain #manufacturing
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1 year
February's EDDI Report Is Now Available! Last month the Industry Supply Index continued the recovery we've seen since July 2021, while the Industry Demand Index declined for the 5th consecutive month. Explore the report below: #data #analytics #supply
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@octopart
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5 years
Introducing Search by Specs. Our new algorithm now lets you search the way you want. No matter how you search, Octopart will understand. Read all about our new parts search engine here:
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9 years
Have you tried the Argentum yet? Our friends at @Cartesian_Co wrote all about the desktop electronics printer here:
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9 years
Curious about what Contract Manufacturers do? Bob Coggeshall at @SmallBatchA explains all!
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9 years
A few weeks ago we presented the Common Parts Libraries at @ohsummit ! Watch the video here #ohsummit15 #openhardware
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9 years
Our roundup of desktop electronics manufacturing machines and what we predict is coming:
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2 years
This @ElectronicDesgn article provides an in-depth look at artificial intelligence and machine learning's potential advantages for the design-verification domain. Learn more at the link below: #artificialintelligence #machinelearning #designverification
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The December EDDI report is out now. Subscribe to @NexarPlatform 's free monthly Electronic Design to Delivery Index for insights that will allow you to avoid future sourcing difficulties due to unforeseen disruptions. Learn more: #data #supplychain
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8 years
Common Parts Library data now on @github !
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8 years
New blog post! @starsandrobots wrote about her journey creating Circuit Classics:
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1 year
This @engineeringcom article looks at how new components and tools are making it easier than ever to design electronic devices with ultra-lean power requirements and longer-lasting batteries. Learn more below: #electronicdesign #electricalengineering
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Octopart and @ULParts have been partners since 2022. We sat down with Chris Banton to learn more about how Ultra Librarian and Octopart work together to streamline the design process. Read the interview at the link below: #electronicdesign #cadmodel
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This @ElectronicDesgn article looks at the process and the tools needed to safely reverse engineer a PCB, in order to understand the design principles behind the product. Learn how at the link below: #pcbdesign #reverseengineering #electronicdesign
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The November EDDI report is out now. Subscribe to @NexarPlatform 's free monthly Electronic Design to Delivery Index for insights that will allow you to avoid future sourcing difficulties due to unforeseen disruptions. Learn more: #data #supplychain
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This article from @SupplyChainD looks at ten of the most important technologies helping businesses reshape their supply chains today. Learn more at the link below: #supplychain #technology #industrytrends
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2 years
This @ForbesTechCncl article by Alex Koshulko (CEO and co-founder of @GMDH_Streamline ) looks at the role that AI will play in overcoming current and future supply chain challenges, as well as how to implement these solutions. Read more: #supplychain #AI
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This @Reuters article looks at the @USDOT 's Freight Logistics Optimization Works program, which has now expanded to 36 members. Read more below to learn how the program is easing bottlenecks at US ports: #supplychain #logistics #portcongestion #freight
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This @Forbes article examines the top trends expected to impact supply chain management for the coming year and the top trends executives need to pay attention to before strategic planning meetings. Learn more below: #supplychain #industrytrends #forbes
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2 years
This @electronics_360 article looks at advanced semiconductor packaging and the future of chip design. It examines the integration or packing of more features and circuit blocks into smaller spaces. Learn more below: #pcbdesign #electronicdesign
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7 years
Meet Octopart at #DesignCon 2017! @UBMDesignCon
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10 years
We had a blast at #HackIllinois ! Thanks for having us @HackIllinois http://t.co/fWjuJ0FaNE
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9 years
We're also giving away tickets for @makerfaire San Diego and @MakerFaireRome if you can't make it to NYC:
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This @eetimes article looks at why the EDA industry has not developed adequate ways to achieve higher levels of abstraction for analog design techniques and what is being done to remedy this. Learn more at the link below: #electronicdesign #analogdesign
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We present episode 3 of @NexarPlatform 's THE Supply Chain Intelligence PODCAST, a show where hosts @philipstoten and Dan break down the latest EDDI report with an expert. Our guest is Michael Lucia, Director of Global Supply Chain Solutions at @BenchElec
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This @business article looks at @MorganStanley 's Global Trade Monitor, which outlines which areas of the global supply chain have seen growth and which continue to face issues, as well as offering a future growth forecast. Learn more below: #supplychain
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This @ForbesTechCncl article by Andreas Bubenzer-Paim (Head of Technology Banking at @BankoftheWest ) looks at how electronics manufacturing services can adapt to supply chain turmoil with six tactical steps. Read more below: #supplychain #industrytrends
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1 year
The Redesigned Experience Is Now Live As of today, you will notice some updates on our homepage. Our new layout is designed to improve your search experience, so you can find the parts you need as quickly as possible. #octopart
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7 years
We are excited to welcome @upverter to the @altium family! -
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2 years
This @wealth_mgmt article looks at the onshoring trend and how it has begun to bring higher-paying jobs to new areas of the US, including communities devastated in the original offshoring push. Learn more below: #onshoring #supplychain #manufacturing
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This @engineeringcom article looks at how electronic engineers in the auto industry are finding creative ways to design the next generation of vehicles despite chip shortages and supply chain issues. Learn more below: #electronicengineering #automotive
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2 years
Just-in-time supply chain management and the need to eliminate inventory have shifted to a just-in-case supply chain management strategy, with companies holding more stock due to supply shortages. Learn more at the link below: #supplychain #inventory
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"It only takes a dozen people to start a wave in a stadium" - @indiegogo head of growth #nyhardwaremeetup http://t.co/cK8XSQNYCC
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8 years
Ready for Oktoberpartfest, y'all #yoloctopart
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6 years
We're all set up in @altium alley at Altium Live 2018!
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8 years
Check out @starsandrobots latest project, the gorgeous Circuit Classics!
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1 year
This @SupplyChainD article looks at @FourKites ' analysis of @Deloitte 's recent supply chain visibility report, explaining why the lack of real-time data and collaboration in organizations is holding them back. Learn more below: | #supplychain #visibility
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2 years
This @Forbes article offers predictions for 2023 and suggests ways supply chain leaders can reinvent supply networks by thinking differently about digitization and sustainability. Learn more below: #supplychain #industrytrends #digitization
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Our friends at @seeedstudio put together this handy primer of common PCB design mistakes and how to avoid them:
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This @ElectronicDesgn guide explores the different approaches employed in a signal-conditioning op-amp application and what noise and SFDR advantages one might offer over another. Learn more at the link below: #electronicdesign #electricalengineering
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This @ForbesTechCncl article looks at the growing risk of supply chain hacking and offers some basic solutions that can help to reduce your exposure to a supply chain attack. Learn more at the link below: #supplychain #cybersecurity #riskreduction
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How to select an #inductor ! Don't get stuck, use our guide:
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