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CAPS™ ADVISOR (for procurement) - Search and compare replacement parts and alternate sourcing with easy-to-read, color-coded comparison charts.

  • Identify replacement parts - Cross-reference search options:
    • Direct
    • Downgrade/Upgrade (Semiconductors)
    • Similar Replacements
    • Manufacturer’s Suggested Replacements

  • Access to part status & detailed characteristics:
    • Side-by-side comparisons (Color-coded display)
    • Datasheets (Discontinued & Active)
    • Product Change Notices (PCNs)
    • End-of-Life (EOL) Notices

CAPS™ EXPERT (for the power user) - The COMPLETE solution...indispensable for those who research, approve, document, source, inspect, test, repair, cross and/or recommend electronic components.

CAPS™ Expert provides all features, functions, and content available in the CAPS™ database (including those accessible via CAPS™ Advisor):
  • Additional Search Options:
    • Part number (complete, partial, generic, wild carded)
    • Technical characteristics
    • Query-by-Example parametrics
    • Keyword
    • Document type
    • Logo
    • Picture (Connectors & Electromechanicals)

  • Access:
    • Part details (view pinout listings and package drawings)
    • Status

  • All document types:
    • Datasheets
    • Revision histories
    • EOLs
    • PCNs
    • Packaging

CAPS™ XML (for custom solutions) - Provides XML or HTML-based access to the CAPS™ Database for integration with third party software tools and internal systems.

CAPS™ FORECAST - A life cycle forecasting algorithm for electronic components that combines market data and PartMiner’s technical information to provide an unparalleled forecasting tool!

  • Key Features:
    • Predicted Life Cycle Stage & Risk Factor
    • Zone of Obsolescence

CAPS™ BOM MANAGER - Save time, increase efficiency, and avoid obsolescence problems by utilizing the CAPS™ Database of 35 million components for part validation and updating your Bills of Materials.

  • Key Features:
    • "Data Scrubbing" for standardized manufacturers & part descriptions
    • Obtain lifecycle status for end-of-life and obsolescence issues
    • Receive e-mail notifications on parts when they have life cycle status changes

CAPS™ CONNECT - Delivers a comprehensive parts list cleansing, analysis, and reporting solution that utilizes the CAPS™ Database in addition to other data sources (internal or external), including real-time searches of component manufacturer websites!

Benefits:

  • Fully Integrated to the CAPS™ Database - The premier database of electronic component information in the industry.



  • Multiple Data Source Selection - CAPS™ Connect allows you to link to the data sources that you want without having to deal with specialized hardware or complex IT infrastructure issues. It offers a simple and easy selection process, with the option to link to:

    • Internal Corporate Data Systems
    • Third Party Databases
    • Manufacturers' Web pages of Part Data

  • Risk Assessment - CAPS™ Connect can be used for BOM-level risk and obsolescence management by tapping into the following types of content available from PartMiner, component manufacturer websites, and available internal sources such as:

NEW - CAPS™ MATERIAL CONTENT! Now you can assess the materials information on a particular electronic component for compliance to import/export, recycling, and disposal regulations. CAPS™ Material Content provides parametric capture of the various hazardous materials and substances, including their symbol, CAS number, weight, and location!

CAPS™ Material Content includes parametric capture of the various hazardous materials and substances, such as:

  • Yes / No indications for both lead-free and RoHS compliance
  • Manufacturer Package ID
  • Effective Date
  • Moisture Sensitivity Level
  • Total Weight
  • Material
  • Substance Weight
  • Substance Symbol
  • Substance CAS Number
  • Substance Location
  • Substance Use

CAPS™ Material Content will enable buyers and engineers in the electronic component industry to quickly evaluate hazardous material information and make better-informed decisions.

Benefits:

  • Accurate: Access a comprehensive database of hazardous material content on semiconductors and passives devices


  • Cost-Effective: By using CAPS™ Material Content you will minimize total costs of compliance.


  • Efficient: Shorten time to full compliance.


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