We are pleased to announce that the data alignment between Octopart.com and the Nexar API has been completed and is a major step toward delivering a single, authoritative source of component data across the entire Octopart and Altium ecosystem. This update strengthens data quality, improves user trust, and sets the foundation for deeper insights and more advanced capabilities in the future.
We’re committed to continuing this momentum and expanding the value we deliver to engineers, developers, and supply‑chain professionals worldwide.
What’s Changing
We have included a wide range of previously restricted data fields directly in the Nexar API. As a result, Octopart.com and the Nexar API will now present the same core component data, ensuring a unified and reliable experience across all platforms.
The following fields will now be available consistently across Octopart.com, the Nexar API, and products built on the API:
- Manufacturer Part Number
- Manufacturer Name
- Part Description
- Package Description
- REACH Compliance
- EU RoHS Compliance
- China RoHS Compliance
- Manufacturer URL
- Lifecycle Status
- Generic Number
- Object ID
- Category
- Current Datasheet URL
- Technical and Parametric Data
This alignment eliminates the most common sources of discrepancy and ensures that all Octopart‑powered tools—from the website to BOM Portal to Altium Designer—are working from the same trusted dataset.
Why This Matters for You
Consistent, Reliable Data Everywhere
Whether you’re browsing Octopart.com, using the Nexar API, or working inside Altium tools, you will now see the same information for each part.
Improved Accuracy for Critical Decisions
Lifecycle status, compliance data, and technical attributes will now match across all platforms, reducing uncertainty and improving confidence in part selection.
Better Workflows Across the Altium Ecosystem
Unified data enhances BOM validation, sourcing workflows, and supply‑chain insights across Altium 365 and Altium Designer.
Expanded Opportunities for Developers and Integrators
A richer, more consistent dataset enables more powerful applications, analytics, and automation built on the Nexar API.
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