Question of the Month: In 5 years’ time, do you think component data sheets will be in their current format?

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As technology advances, component data sheets could evolve into a completely new format. Take the poll and let us know your thoughts what you think data sheets will look like in the future, and please elaborate in the Comments section below!

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Gough Lui over 2 years ago +3

I've been used to the PDF format - it's non-threatening, it's easy to understand, it's compatible. But it's not efficient. But what's really going to help make life easier for everyone is a standardised…
dougw over 2 years ago +3

Interesting question. I expect pdf to persist even though I personally never liked it. Let me rephrase that. I really, really, really, dislike the pdf concept. I find it is a format that cripples productivity…
ggabe over 2 years ago +1

Parametric searches could benefit from improvement and standardization. Distributors and manufacturers have made progress in this area, but the current state of parametric searches is incoherent and non…

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ggabe over 2 years ago

Parametric searches could benefit from improvement and standardization. Distributors and manufacturers have made progress in this area, but the current state of parametric searches is incoherent and non-standardized.

Distributors have a stronger incentive to improve parametric searches compared to manufacturers. Manufacturers may not be motivated to facilitate customers' ability to find or upgrade components outside of their own product offerings, potentially creating a "walled garden" effect.
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charlieo21 over 2 years ago in reply to ggabe

Nexperia has a interactive datasheet feature in its webpage.
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charlieo21 over 2 years ago in reply to ggabe

Nexperia has a interactive datasheet feature in its webpage.
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