IHS CAPS Universe Electronic Components Database

​According to their website, "CAPS Universe Electronic Components Database is an online service providing access to critical information on hundreds of millions of electronic components, electro-mechanical parts and fasteners from over 2,000 worldwide manufacturers in more than 400 categories. Identify the best electronic components using detailed technical attributes and documentation to lead-free alternates; lifecycle forecasts; and current availability and pricing data. CAPS Universe enables you to:

• Provide enterprise-wide decision making
• Minimize risk
• Ensure continued production
• Assure customers of timely delivery"

Processes Supported

• Diminishing Manufacturing Sources & Material Shortages (DMSMS)

Departments Associated

• Army
• Navy / Marine Corps
• Air Force
• Agencies

Integrated Product Support Elements Addressed

• Product Support Management
• Supply Support
• Sustaining Engineering

Disclaimer
This product support analytical tool was identified as part of a database provided solely to assist defense acquisition workforce professionals to identify best value product support solutions which optimize system readiness and life cycle cost. Neither the Department of Defense or the Defense Acquisition University provide any warranty of these tools whatsoever, whether express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or any warranty that the contents of the item will be error-free. This analytical tools database should under no circumstances be considered as being all-encompassing, and is in no-wise meant to endorse the capabilities or products of any particular individual, company, or organization.