SnapChip Inc. is proud to announce the release of X-Refs.com, the first AI-powered, publicly accessible electronic component cross-referencing platform. Currently in beta, the platform offers a forward-thinking alternative for engineers, buyers, and supply chain professionals seeking more accurate, up-to-date part substitutions.

Developed with SnapChip’s innovative SnapChipAI engine, X-Refs.com generates brand-new cross-references in real time by parsing detailed component specifications, compliance standards, and packaging formats across a catalogue of over 50 million parts. Crucially, it does not depend on legacy or third-party data sets, ensuring users receive fresh insights directly from datasheets, distributors, and manufacturers.

“Cross-referencing has long been a closed, outdated process,” said Everett Frank, CEO of SnapChip. “Existing services are either behind paywalls, limited to a single manufacturer’s or distributor’s ecosystem, or based on stale data. X-Refs provides an open, dynamic solution built for connected electronic supply chains.”

Addressing the Flaws of Traditional Tools
The electronics industry has long been burdened by static lists and locked-in databases for finding alternative components. Many free online tools simply repackage proprietary data, which can result in incomplete or inaccurate cross-references.

X-Refs changes this by using an AI engine that continuously monitors and evaluates data updates. As a result, users receive alternate component suggestions that reflect real-time availability and compliance—along with direct access to authorised distributors.

Supporting the Entire Electronics Ecosystem
X-Refs.com has been crafted to meet the needs of diverse professionals across the electronics supply chain:

• Engineers and OEM Buyers – Swiftly discover alternative components to reduce disruption and maintain workflow.
• Component Manufacturers (OCMs) – Integrate SnapChip’s AI service to deliver reliable part matching within their own ecosystems.
• Independent Brokers and Resellers – Leverage intelligent matching to offer compatible in-stock items to prospective buyers.

Public Beta Now Live
X-Refs.com is currently accessible at www.x-refs.com and open for public use. SnapChip welcomes input from users throughout the beta stage and is open to collaboration with component manufacturers and authorised distributors seeking to embed AI-driven cross-referencing into their own services.