Ensure Electronics Parts are Available When Needed
With the right information, you can keep issues from becoming crises. Electronics parts and components are critical in many industries including oil and gas, petrochemical, consumer electronics and automotive. Having access to comprehensive electronics parts and components information helps assure that operations run smoothly.
Fast Facts on 4DOnline Parts Universe |
The IHS Parts Universe provides electronics parts information needed to design and maintain sensors and control systems or continue to produce consumer products. Parts Universe gives you access to information on millions of parts from leading manufacturers worldwide. IHS Parts Universe is an Internet-based service, giving you the flexibility to work when and where you want by accessing Parts Universe from your office, home or in the field.
Search Easily and Quickly
Parts Universe includes four basic search criteria -- part number, manufacturer, part description and part status. The search options let you perform electronics parts searches using as little, or as much, information as you know. Parts Universe has the capability to allow you to broaden or narrow your results based on this information.
If you have identified specific part characteristics, the Advanced Search in Parts Universe provides the ability to search for a variety of attributes specific to the part you are researching, such as orientation or mounting requirements. All the parts matching those criteria are provided in the results. Search results are displayed reporting consistent information in a format allowing side-by-side comparison to make final part selection decisions.
You are able to organize the results by row and specify column headings. The variable criteria most important to you can be shown first and parts not meeting your needs deleted from the results. Using Parts Universe reduces research time during design or maintenance phases when time can be particularly critical.
Identifying Multiple Sources Reduces Risks
Parts Universe allows you to manage your approved supplier list to assure multiple sources for key components. The Parts Universe search options allow you to quickly identify multiple manufacturers for parts or identify parts that are a concern due to sole source issues. The ability to manage and control procurement lead times streamlines processes and enables consistently meeting schedules.
Avoid Operations Shut-downs
Parts Universe allows you to quickly see if a specified part is available from a single source, increasing the risk of supply issues and future maintenance problems. Discontinuing parts, design changes to parts and supply chain shortages often require redesigns or work-arounds to continue operations. The lifecycle information and parts change notices provide visibility to future required design changes or supplier changes. With this advance information, you can plan and manage your changes for minimal operational impact.
Research Alternate Parts Quickly
The capability to identify alternate parts is critical during maintenance, design or redesign activities. Parts Universe allows you to search for alternate parts based on form/fit/function, functional criteria, equivalency, upgrade components or downgrade components. Parts Universe alternate parts search capability allows you to react quickly to supply chain shortages or obsolescence.
Avoid Compatibility Issues with Complete Information
The product information driving Parts Universe is contained in the IHS Electronics Database. Instant access to current and historical manufacturer datasheets, timing diagrams, product change notices and application notes saves you time and provides a solid basis for decisions, answering installation questions, and trouble shooting requirements. Strategic partnerships with manufacturers allow the Electronics Database to deliver complete, up-to-date manufacturer information.
Lifecycle Information
Change is the only constant in the electronics industry. Parts Universe provides up-to-date lifecycle information. Parts are noted as being introduced, phased-out or already discontinued. You can obtain advanced notice if a part is becoming unavailable and plan accordingly.
Advanced notice allows you to be aware of and manage obsolescence issues, potential availability concerns or potential future functionality problems. Designers, maintenance engineers, managers and procurement specialists benefit from the comprehensive information in Parts Universe by being able to manage rather than react. IHS Parts Universe provides you with the part status, current life cycle stage, life time buy information, product change notices and predicted years to end of life. This saves time and assures continuity of operations by minimizing the potential unavailability.
Parts Universe Reports Hazardous Material Data
Environmental concerns such as RoHS and lead-free requirements require that you have accurate and complete hazardous material information about the electronics parts and components you use. IHS Parts Universe contains JESD-97 codes, RoHS yes/no data, and substance concentration and weight data. IHS uses strategic relationships with manufacturers to maintain and update the hazardous material information to assure accuracy.
Reliable Data
Parts Universe is based on the IHS Electronics Database which includes more than 14 million parts from over 500 manufacturers in more than 350 categories. The Electronics Database was built using input from customers and relationships with electronics parts manufacturers. This assures that the database content is relevant and accurate. IHS uses ISO-registered processes and procedures to maintain and update the Electronics Database.
IHS offers a 4DOnline solution suite for an integrated BOM and parts analysis solution. You can combine Parts Universe with these other 4DOnline products for a comprehensive parts selection and management system that truly saves time.