Getting Started

New to BOMExplorer? Start here.

Overview

BOMExplorer is a web application for electronics engineers that automates the sourcing workflow around a Bill of Materials. Import a BOM CSV file exported from your EDA tool, run matching against component distributors, review pricing and stock, find and compare alternatives, and export a manufacturer-ready BOM — all in one place.

Core Concepts

Understanding these terms will help you navigate BOMExplorer efficiently.

Project
A container for one BOM and all its matched results. Each import belongs to a project.
BOM Line
A single row in your BOM — one component to be sourced, with its reference designator, value, quantity, and MPN.
MPN
Manufacturer Part Number (e.g. RC0402FR-0710RL). The primary identifier used to search for a component.
Match Type
How a part was located: exact_mpn, parametric, keyword, or no_match.
Confidence
Visual indicator of match quality — green (exact), amber (parametric), red (keyword or unmatched).
Part Result
A candidate returned by a provider: price, stock, distributor, and metadata.
Selected Part
The Part Result you have chosen for a BOM line, marked with ✓.
Alternative
A different MPN that can substitute the current selection.
Provider
A data source BOMExplorer queries — OEMSecrets, DigiKey, Mouser, and others.
Lock
A flag that prevents a BOM line from being edited or re-matched.
DNP
Do Not Populate — marks a BOM line as intentionally unpopulated.

Create an Account

Navigate to bomexplorer.app and sign up with your email address. Email verification is required before you can access your account.

Password requirements: minimum 8 characters. You can update your password at any time from Account → Change Password.

Your First Project

  1. After signing in, you land on the Projects page.
  2. Click New Project, enter a name and optional description, then click Create.
  3. Open the project and click Import CSV to upload your BOM file.
  4. Click Run Matching to query providers and populate pricing and stock data.

That's the core loop. Everything else in this guide builds on it.

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