NUREMBERG, Germany, Mar 11, 2026 – Octopart has introduced Octopart Discover, a platform that helps engineers identify system-fit electronics solutions. The platform moves Octopart beyond traditional part search by adding design intent and system context. Engineers can define functional blocks, constraints, and requirements early in the design process. Octopart Discover then narrows available options to solutions that align with the system architecture.
“A part number is not the starting point – it’s the endpoint,” said Don Cantow, general manager of Altium. “Octopart Discover keeps intent and context connected so engineers can explore system options and converge faster. For partners, it turns reach into in-context presence – showing up as blocks take shape, trade-offs are evaluated, and options narrow.”
Octopart Discover Links Component Search with System Design Context
Octopart Discover begins with system definition instead of keyword-based component search. Engineers define functional requirements, and the platform filters solutions that align with the architecture. Design constraints and prior selections remain visible as engineers evaluate and compare components.
Octopart Discover preserves system context throughout the workflow so results remain aligned with earlier design choices. Engineers can adjust constraints when requirements change without restarting the discovery process.
Octopart Discover links solution discovery with current design context during development stages. Engineers review architectures, constraints, and tradeoffs while defining system requirements. These decisions shape cost structure, performance limits, and reliability targets before later validation steps. Octopart Discover connects discovery results to design intent rather than a component database alone. Early exploration becomes part of a structured engineering workflow instead of a separate search process.
Octopart Discover Adds Design Context to Component Discovery
Octopart has helped engineers and procurement teams locate electronic components by consolidating dispersed part data. The platform enabled component search across the electronics supply chain. Electronics development has become more complex, while supply chains face greater volatility. Design decisions now depend more on lifecycle, availability, and pricing constraints. These factors influence engineering choices earlier in the design process.
Sourcing visibility alone no longer addresses these requirements. Octopart Discover extends Octopart by linking component discovery with design context. The change aligns with current electronics design workflows while building on the existing Octopart platform.
An Open Platform Built for the Ecosystem
Electronics development spans multiple tools, domains, and partners across multiple design environments. No single vendor provides complete component visibility across this environment. Octopart Discover links component discovery with engineering tools used during design. The platform works with CAD, PLM, and data partners to keep component discovery tied to functional blocks, constraints, and trade-offs during the design process.
For semiconductor manufacturers and distributors, Octopart Discover allows partners to appear within engineering design workflows during the design process.
Octopart Discover helps partners:
- Position solutions in context, aligned to design intent
- Drive engagement through solution-level assets, not only part pages
- Improve conversion from interest to evaluation and selection, supporting design wins
Octopart Discover will be demonstrated at embedded world in Nuremberg (Booth 3A-415) and is expected to be available in Q2, 2026.
Source: Altium
About Octopart
Octopart, headquartered in La Jolla, CA, is a web-based search platform that provides data and sourcing information for electronic components. Founded in 2007, the company offers tools that help engineers and procurement teams find and compare parts. The platform aggregates pricing, availability, and technical specifications from manufacturers and distributors. Users can search components by part number, keyword, or technical parameters and access datasheets and design files. Octopart also provides bill of materials tools that help teams evaluate sourcing options during product development and manufacturing. The service integrates component data through APIs that connect with engineering and procurement systems. Industries served include electronics design, semiconductor manufacturing, industrial equipment, and hardware development. Octopart customers include engineers, supply chain teams, and purchasing managers involved in product design and production.
About Altium
Altium Limited, founded in 1985, is a leading global provider of electronic design automation (EDA) software, specializing in printed circuit board (PCB) design and development solutions. Altium serves industries such as automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, telecommunications, medical devices, and industrial automation. Headquartered in San Diego, California, the company has grown with a strong presence in key global markets. Altium employs approximately 1200 people worldwide. In 2024, Altium was acquired by Renesas Electronics, further strengthening its market position.