4DOnline Parts Universe Materials Analysis
Identify component obsolescence and compliance issues to avoid production delays
Parts Universe Materials Analysis combines data cleansing and BOM management utilities with the 4DOnline Electronics Database. Upload BOMs to quickly identify and correct part number errors, automatically monitor lists for PCNs and status changes, and quickly generate obsolescence and environmental compliance reports.
Parts Universe Materials Analysis is an advanced version of IHS 4DOnline Parts Universe, an online subscription service from IHS. Use Parts Universe Materials Analysis to access the accurate, up-to-date IHS 4DOnline Electronics Database containing information on millions of electronic components.
Parts Universe Materials Analysis is an automated, real-time tool that you can use to analyze electronic component BOMs throughout industry, including:
- Energy
- Electronics
- Military
- Aerospace
- Automotive
Access information on board level components
Use Parts Universe Materials Analysis to access information on board level components:
- Commercial and military integrated circuits
- Frequency control devices
- Optoelectronics
- RF/Microwave
- Resistors
- Capacitors
- Inductors
- Electromechanical devices and connectors
Identify obsolete parts
Use Parts Universe Materials Analysis to identify parts that are:
- Obsolete
- Near the end of their lifecycle
Review life cycle data
Use Parts Universe Materials Analysis to review life cycle data including:
- Life Cycle Stage
- Life Cycle Code
- Years to End of Life (YTEOL)
- Last Time Buy Date
- Last Time D (?) Date
- Alert/Prediction Date
- Life Cycle Information Source
- Extended Parts Status
- Life Time Buy information
- Product change notices (PCNs)
Locate environmentally compliant parts
Use Parts Universe Materials Analysis to locate information on environmentally compliant parts, including:
- Lead-free status (Pb-free status)
- Peak reflow temperature
- Moisture sensitivity level
- JESD97 Codes (Joint Electron Device Engineering Council [JEDEC] Standard JESD97)
- RoHS data (restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment):
- RoHS Yes/No compliance status (presence of RoHS prohibited substances)
- RoHS exemptions (for example, Lead-Glass and Lead-Ceramics)
- RoHS substance concentration and weight data
- Restricted substance levels (for example, Lead Free, Lead [ppm], Lead [mg], and Cadmium [ppm])
- Compliant alternates
Access manufacturer documentation
Use Parts Universe Materials Analysis to access manufacturer documentation:
- Datasheets
- Product change notices (PCNs)
- Timing diagrams
- Application notes
- BOM optimization
Perform BOM optimization
Use Parts Universe Materials Analysis to perform automated BOM cleansing, matching, and grading.
Receive alerts and notices
Use Parts Universe Materials Analysis to proactively receive manufacturers Alerts and Notifications for BOM parts, including EOL (end of life) and PCNs (product change notices). Review them on your desktop before problems arise.
Locate component information
Use Parts Universe Materials Analysis to locate component information by:
- Manufacturer name
- Manufacturer part number
- Technical attributes
- Category browsing
- Industry keywords
Evaluate multiple parts lists
Use Parts Universe Materials Analysis to evaluate multiple parts lists:
- Approved Vendor Lists (AVLs)
- Approved Manufacturer Lists (AMLs)
- Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Reduce material costs
Use Parts Universe Materials Analysis to reduce material costs:
- Find parts from a single electronic database
- Find direct replacements
- Evaluate alternate parts side-by-side
- Identify lifecycle and environmental compliance issues
Share component information internally
Use Parts Universe Materials Analysis to share component information within your company:
- Give your Sales and Marketing Departments the information they need to keep up with changes in the marketplace.
- Link your supply chain data to component information to efficiently process quotations and BOMs.
Reduce redesign costs
Use Parts Universe Materials Analysis to reduce redesign costs:
- Identify and solve design issues proactively
- Map design and component life expectancy to streamline your life cycle management
- Avoid introducing a new component that already exists on your own AML or AVL
Process part lists more efficiently
Use Parts Universe Materials Analysis to save time and money by processing part lists more efficiently:
Analyze BOMs real-time to evaluate compliance and obsolescence
Locate replacements for discontinued and non-compliant parts
Select preferred parts and suppliers to promote design reuse and leverage economies of scale
Find parts based on technical and market requirements
Use Parts Universe Materials Analysis to find parts based on your technical and marketing requirements, both at the design and purchasing stage.
Validate part numbers and manufacturer names
Use Parts Universe Materials Analysis to automatically validate part numbers and manufacturer names. Compare your parts list with the IHS 4DOnline Electronics Database by:
- Manufacturer Part Number
- Description
- Cleansed Part Number
- Cleansed Manufacturer
- Part Status
- Part Description