https://www.flux.ai/blog/ultra-librarian-joins-flux-to-take-the-hard-out-of-hardware Flux logo * Method * Explore * Docs * Organizations * Pricing * Contact Sales * Manifesto * About * Careers * Blog Company ManifestoAboutCareersBlogContact Sales Log InSign Up Sign Up # March 6, 2024 Ultra Librarian joins Flux to Take the Hard out of Hardware [649] Jake Hertz Electronics Engineer at Flux and Share BuildWithFlux Facebook logo iconTwitter X logo iconLinkedin logo iconReddit logo icon Flux logo and Ultra Librarian logo about to combine in a vast space, signifying a partnership 4 Band 5 Band 6 Band Illustration of a resistor with its color bands Illustration of a resistor with its color bands Illustration of a resistor with its color bands Parallel Resistors Series Resistors A schematic diagram of parallel resistors and showing the equation how to calculate the total resistance for multiple parallel resistors A schematic diagram of series resistors and showing the equation how to calculate the total resistance for multiple series resistors We're excited to announce our partnership with Ultra Librarian to bring millions of high quality and trustworthy components directly to the Flux ecosystem. This partnership marks a big step towards bringing together all semiconductor manufacturers, distributors, engineers, and the whole hardware industry. related projects, submodules and templates If you're just getting started with , we have many projects and templates to get you started. No items found. Partnering With Ultra Librarian Ultra Librarian is the biggest name in the electronic components sector, boasting a repository of millions of parts from diverse manufacturers. Their commitment to maintaining an up-to-date and accessible library for PCB designers aligns perfectly with our goal to offer an efficient, user-friendly design experience. With Ultra Librarian providing access to the world's largest online electronic component CAD library, Flux users are assured virtually unlimited access to any component they might need, directly published and accessible in real-time within the Flux platform. Our decision to partner with Ultra Librarian was heavily influenced by the feedback from our community. You want more, high-quality, and trustworthy components available in the Flux library. So, we knew we had to do something big. Gopu Achath, VP of Technology for Ultra Librarian, emphasizes the importance of fostering this partnership to help drive the industry forward, "The collaboration between Ultra Librarian and Flux plays a crucial role in the evolution of electronic design. We're enthusiastic about contributing to the dynamic evolution of the CAD design space as Flux endeavors to streamline and digitize the experience. Ultra Librarian continues to lead the charge ensuring CAD models remain easily accessible across various platforms." Up First: Monolithic Power Systems Together with Ultra Librarian, we're going to be gradually bringing all of Ultra Librarian's manufactures into the Flux ecosystem. We're starting to roll out the Ultra Librarian partnership with Monolithic Power Systems (MPS), a leader in all things related to power and semiconductors. Users will now have access to over 3,500 of the company's parts for immediate use in their designs, as well as MPS-created reference designs for inspiration. To use MPS's parts, simply search for Monolithic Power Systems in the component library and drop them onto your canvas. Flux library panel showing all open-source and community generated components. You can also follow MPS' Organization page to get updates for new components, references designs, and other useful materials. Here are some example MPS reference designs that you can fork in Flux today! * MP2338 Reference Design - This project involves designing a power supply circuit using the MP2338GTL step-down converter, featuring various resistors, inductors, and capacitors to regulate and filter the output voltage. * MP5048A Reference Design - This project is a reference design for power management using the MP5048A and includes power nets, a variety of passive components, and the MP5920GRT IC for comprehensive control and monitoring. * MP2162 Reference Design - A power management circuit featuring the MP2162 from Monolithic Power Systems, incorporating inductors, capacitors, and resistors for Following MPS, we'll be bringing on many more of Ultra Librarian's brands into our tool so users can access the same benefits from their favorite manufacturers. Monolithin Power System organization profile on Flux showing a lot of their semiconductor components. Benefits to the Flux community This partnership brings the Flux community unprecedented advantages allowing engineers to interact directly with their favorite manufacturers from their Organization page, including parts, reference designs, and modules. * Access to Verified Parts: Direct access to parts uploaded by manufacturers themselves ensures reliability, building trust in the components used for your projects. * Streamlined Design Process: With a vast array of components readily available, the need to manually create parts is no more, enabling a smoother design process. * Copilot Power Up: The move also provides Flux's in-tool AI design assistant, Flux Copilot, with access to Ultra Librarian's parts. Now users can work with Ultra Librarian's parts in ways not possible anywhere else. This includes leveraging AI to read through datasheets, research, and choose amongst millions of components in the blink of an eye. A Milestone for Flux, and the Hardware World! This partnership marks a big step towards bringing together all semiconductor manufacturers, distributors, engineers, and the whole hardware industry. We envision a future where designers and manufacturers can collaborate, where designers can find reliable, high-quality electronic components, and teams can create innovative hardware. This collaboration is a significant step towards that future. We want to hear from you! What's the next manufacturer you want to see brought into the Flux Library? Let us know by filling out this survey! We couldn't be more excited for what's ahead! If this sounds interesting to you and you'd like to request a demo or learn more, please contact sales. Contact Sales Share Facebook logo iconTwitter X logo iconLinkedin logo iconReddit logo icon Profile avatar of the blog author Jake Hertz Jake Hertz is an Electrical Engineer who works with Flux. He has his Masters's and Bachelor's in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and previously worked for MakerBot Industries where he worked developing the electrical systems for next-generation 3D printers. Find him on Flux @jakehertz Go 10x faster from idea to PCB Flux is an all-in-one EDA. Use re-usable blocks, scripting, and a library you don't have to manage to dramatically reduce the time it takes to go from idea to prototype. Get Started for Free Contact Sales Illustration of sub-layout. Several groups of parts and traces hover above a layout.Illustration of sub-layout. Several groups of parts and traces hover above a layout. Get Started for Free Flux is a better way to build PCBs Go 10x faster from idea to PCB by reducing busy work, never starting from scratch, and keeping your team in sync. All from the browser. Screenshot of the Flux app showing a PCB in 3D mode with collaborative cursors, a comment thread pinned on the canvas, and live pricing and availability for a part on the board. Get Started for Free Flux is a better way to build PCBs Go 10x faster from idea to PCB by reducing busy work, never starting from scratch, and keeping your team in sync. All from the browser. Get Started for Free Screenshot of the Flux app showing a PCB in 3D mode with collaborative cursors, a comment thread pinned on the canvas, and live pricing and availability for a part on the board. Flux is a better way to build PCBs Go 10x faster from idea to PCB by reducing busy work, never starting from scratch, and keeping your team in sync. All from the browser. Screenshot of the Flux app showing a PCB in 3D mode with collaborative cursors, a comment thread pinned on the canvas, and live pricing and availability for a part on the board. 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