RS Components (RS), a trading brand of Electrocomponents plc, has announced a major expansion of its PCB parts library, providing an important tool for engineers working on PCB design by offering direct access to schematic symbols and footprints. RS first launched the PCB parts library in 2017, in partnership with SamacSys, a leading global supplier of high-quality schematic symbols and PCB footprints. The library provides quick and easy access to component models and saves PCB designers and electronics engineers the time-consuming and error-prone task of manually creating parts libraries.
“The PCB Parts Library helps engineers by eliminating the need to source and create models and footprints from scratch, allowing them to focus on the overall design,” said Mike Bray, Vice President of DesignSpark. “RS identified this need and we worked with SamacSys to create the PCB Parts Library. Our innovative partnership has helped revolutionize how engineers access models for their designs.
By leveraging our relationships with suppliers, we were able to further enhance the range of available models. This significant expansion is a clear demonstration of our commitment to the library and our support for design engineers.”
“The fact that component manufacturers like ON Semiconductor are working with us demonstrates their commitment to providing valuable design assets, such as symbols and PCB footprints,” added Alex MacDougall, CEO of SamacSys. “It’s fantastic to have major players in the electronics industry collaborating with us. Our partnership with RS is critical to continuing our mission of helping engineers design their products faster.”
The schematic symbols and footprints in the PCB parts library can be used in all PCB design software packages, including the free downloadable PCB DesignSpark tool.
The PCB parts library is available at www.rs-online.com/designspark/pcb-part-library, or at RS Components at rs.componentsearchengine.com/.
