RS expands Component Chooser and 3D CAD model product search for engineers

RS has added optoelectronics devices to the 260,000 semiconductor, passive and electromechanical components covered by Component Chooser, the world’s most extensive parametric search engine for electronic components. It has also increased coverage of the electromechanical component range and cleansed and normalised over 7.5 million attributes. Component Chooser provides an instantly accessible and consistent search and compare tool for the world’s leading suppliers, enabling faster, more effective search and selection of electronic components across manufacturers. Customers can go to rswww.com/cc, search on all attributes, compare products side by side, and are offered links to support documents such as datasheets, and 3D models where available.

Glenn Jarrett, Head of Electronics Marketing at RS Components commented, “We have surveyed R&D electronics engineers and technicians since launching Component Chooser. The results show our customers are more engaged with the product offer, and highly value the new search and compare functionality within Component Chooser., This has enabled customers to find the components they want faster and more efficiently, increasing basket values within the trial.” Component Chooser will now also support designers in making smarter LED driver selections. With the increased coverage of electro-mechanical components in Component Chooser and the continuing expansion of the range of 3D models it is also easier to select the right electromechanical component based on both electrical and mechanical design considerations.

RS partnered with TraceParts, a leading digital engineering 3D content supplier to offer free downloadable 3D CAD models of electromechanical products. The range is continually expanding, with Component Chooser users being able to filter and find the latest models available at rswww.com/cc. Visitors see a rotating 3D model of devices, with links to classic images to show details of colour or surface finish. Registered users can download the model in up to 23 neutral and native formats for use in their mechanical design process.