Parametric Catalog Search

The traditional catalog page, rebuilt from scratch to help both humans and the AI access parts in a tried and true interface

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TL;DR Zenode's Catalog is a parametric parts browser that can search multiple categories at a time. You get horizontal part cards, sortable columns, and filters built on structured numeric data (not string-matching hacks). The whole thing is built on Rust, which means it's blazingly fast, the badge counts are accurate, and the AI can use the same filters you do. If you've ever used DigiKey or Mouser's parametric tables, this will feel familiar (but WAY better)

Getting There

Several paths into the Catalog, depending on how you're searching

Catalog Search FAQs

Quick answers to common questions about parametric filtering, categories, and the Catalog page.

How do I get to the Catalog page?

The fastest way is to run a Discovery search. The AI will land you in the right category (or categories) with filters applied. You can also navigate directly via URL if you have one bookmarked or shared.

Can I search across multiple categories at once?

Yes. If your query spans categories (e.g., "48V isolated power supply"), the Catalog can show results from LED Drivers, AC-DC Converters, and DC-DC Converters in a single view. Filters adapt to show specs relevant across the selected categories.

What happens if I set filters too tight and get zero results?

Widen your range or remove a filter. The badge counts update in real time, so you'll see immediately when a filter is too restrictive. If you came from Discovery, the AI already tried to avoid this by relaxing filters step by step.

Are the prices on part cards accurate?

We show pricing where available from distributor data, but prices change frequently. For a purchase decision, always verify on the distributor's site.

Can I share a specific filtered view with a colleague?

Yes. The URL encodes everything (categories, query, active filters). Just copy and send it.

How is this different from Octopart?

Octopart aggregates distributor listings and is optimized for finding where to buy a known part. Zenode's Catalog is optimized for selecting the right part (structured filters, multi-category search, series layout, AI-assisted entry point).

Why does the Catalog feel faster than other parametric tools?

The Rust-based filter cache. All filter operations, badge counts, and range queries run against a pre-computed in-memory store, not a traditional database query on every interaction.

Can the AI use these same filters programmatically?

Yes. The AI has full access to the filter cache. When Discovery sets filters automatically, it's calling the same API the Catalog UI uses.

How many parts are in the Catalog?

Millions, across dozens of distributor and manufacturer sources. Because we merge across sources, coverage is broader than any single distributor.

Does the Catalog include obsolete parts?

Yes, but lifecycle status is clearly flagged so you don't accidentally design in a dead part. You can also filter to show only active parts.