Douglas D. Schumann Library & Learning Commons: Electrical Engineering: Parts, Specs, & Schematics

Parts and Specification Resources

AdaFruit Learning System
Arduino and Raspberry Pi maker projects.
Datasheet Catalog
Data sheets for electronic parts in PDF format.
Digikey
Large catalog of electronic parts and specifications, many with training tutorials.
Industrial Quick Search (IQS) Directory of OEM Manufacturers
Provides annotated links to original equipment manufacturers and their products.
Octopart
Search for electronic parts across hundreds of distributors and thousands of manufacturers.
Octopart Common Parts Library for Prototyping
A collection of electronic components, tools and equipment for prototyping new connected products.
WM Berg Catalogs
Miniature precision mechanical components. Includes detailed drawings.

Discover Circuits
Moe than 40,000 links to circuit and schematic diagrams,
Electro Schematics
Nearly 1100 electronic circuits and schematics, with basic tutorials for beginners.
Electronic Component Circuit Symbols
U.S. and European circuit symbols,
Radio Electronics
Information for the electronics industry including tutorials covering the basic aspects of technology.