ChipDB, a new quick reference for ICs

ChipDB


Matt Sarnoff wrote in to let us know that his ChipDB project just went live:

Instead of digging through hundred-page PDF datasheets to find the pinout of a microcontroller or logic chip, you can use a simple URL scheme (example: http://msarnoff.org/chipdb/atmega168) to get the data right away.


Its collection is currently small, but includes the most common chips; Atmel microcontrollers, 4000 series, 7400 series, LMxxx series, and more. There's a bookmarklet for one-click lookups and a keyword search that lets you find a part even if you don't know its number.


Users can contribute their own entries to the database. Since the site is in its infancy, I currently moderate all submissions, but I hope to change this in the future if demand is great enough.

ChipDB - integrated circuit quick reference


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Posted by: Apis on October 15, 2009 at 3:11 AM

Happy cat :D


Posted by: Collin Cunningham on October 15, 2009 at 3:41 AM

Wha?! - the mark II chips are shipping already?!?


Posted by: computerwiz222 on October 15, 2009 at 10:49 AM

NICE!

This is a great idea - cant wait until the database grows a little.


I have one suggestion. Rather than limiting it to "chips", you may want to consider expanding it to include all semiconductors that would have a datasheet.

You could easily include a section for diodes (1N4007) that would include information about breakdown voltage, maximum amperage etc.


I think this is a great effort.


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