4DOnline Parts Universe - Automotive Electronics Parts & Components Solution
Streamline Identification of Automotive Electronics Parts and Components
Since the automotive industry is so closely tied to electronics, the ability for designers, manufacturers, maintenance and procurement professionals to search for and compare electronics parts and components is critical. The need for compliance with environmental regulations, interoperability and dealing with obsolescence makes the job of identifying electronics parts and components exponentially more difficult.
Fast Facts on 4DOnline Parts Universe |
IHS Parts Universe makes your electronics parts research, selection and management easy and efficient. Parts Universe gives you access to information on millions of parts from leading manufacturers worldwide. Since Parts Universe is an online service, you have access from your office, home or on the road letting you work when and where you want.
Flexible Search Means Quick Results
IHS Parts Universe allows you to search for parts with as little, or as much, information as you know. There are four parts criteria to search on -- part number, manufacturer, part description and part status. The search option lets you enter the information you know or lets you broaden or narrow your results based on this information.
Parts Universe also includes an Advanced Search feature and options. With advanced options, you are able to build and save searches. You can also perform searches based on a variety of attributes necessary for your part such as orientation or mounting requirements and then compare parts meeting those criteria side-by-side to make final part selection decisions. Research time during design or maintenance phases is minimized by putting detailed information at your fingertips.
Side-by-Side Comparison Saves Time
Parts Universe lets you compare multiple parts side-by-side using a standard format based on the information most important to you. You’ll also be able to quickly see if a specified part is available from a single source increasing the risk of supply issues and future maintenance problems. You are able to sort by row or column and specify the information provided in the results. This flexibility saves time particularly when there are many part manufacturers available.
Accurate Manufacturer Information Avoids Compatibility Issues
The IHS Electronics Database that is the foundation of Parts Universe includes complete manufacturer information. You’ll have instant access to current and historical datasheets, timing diagrams, product change notices and application notes. This information assures you have the details needed to make sound analytical design decisions or understand installation and trouble shooting requirements.
Current Lifecycle Status Allows for Planning
In the world of automotive and electronics innovation, the only constant is change. When using Parts Universe to specify, locate and procure automotive electronics components and parts, you’ll be provided with up-to-date lifecycle information. You’ll know if there are obsolescence issues to address, potential availability concerns or potential future functionality problems. 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 comprehensive parts information allows for fully-informed decisions regarding electronics parts selection and management decisions from design through manufacturing and continuing into maintenance.
Accurate Environmental Information Makes Compliance Easy
IHS Parts Universe includes critical environmental compliance information. You’ll be able to address RoHS compliance and other hazardous material concerns such as lead-free requirements by using the RoHS yes/no data and substance concentration and weight data provided. Having this information available at the start of design shortens component selection time by eliminating the need to contact manufacturers or conduct research yourself.
Alternate Part Search Saves Time
Parts Universe provides you with the capability to identify alternate parts based on equivalency, upgrade, downgrade, form/fit/function, and functional criteria. This capability minimizes redesign efforts and costs since you can react quickly to obsolescence or supply chain shortages. Maintenance crises can be averted by mapping component life expectancy to the lifecycle stage of the parts.
Identification of Multiple Sources Assures Availability
Since the Parts Universe search options allow you to quickly identify multiple manufacturers for parts, procurement problems can be avoided. You are able to assure parts are available when needed by assuring your approved supplier list includes multiple sources for key components. Procurement lead time is more easily managed and processes can be streamlined and project schedules consistently met.
IHS is a Trusted Source for Comprehensive Parts Data
IHS uses strategic relationships with customers and manufacturers to build the Electronics Database. This allows IHS to deliver information that customers need and assure that it is current and accurate. The Electronics Database includes more than 14 million parts from over 500 manufacturers in more than 350 categories. The maintenance of the Electronics Database is supported with ISO-registered processes and procedures giving our customers data they can rely on with confidence.
IHS Parts Universe is one component of the 4DOnline family. When Parts Universe is combined with the BOM Optimizer and Parts Universe Materials Analysis tools, you have a comprehensive parts selection and management system that truly saves time.