Frequently Asked Questions

In electronics, a BoM (or bill of materials) is a list of components you need for an end product. The BoM tool allows you to upload this list of part numbers and get real time information back on stock levels and pricing from distributors.

To create a new BoM go to the BoM tool home page and either drop your parts file into the upload area or select Create empty BoM to add parts by hand. Then, simply follow the instructions to get started.

Supported file formats include .xls, .xlsx, .csv, .tsv and tab-delimited .txt. You can also download a sample file for help with supported columns.

The only required column is a manufacturer part number however it is highly recommended you also include your required quantity for each line.

Entering the quantity you require of a component can help us identify the product with the best price and stock holding for your project. Distributors of components will quite often have cheaper pricing as the required amount increases. If you don't enter a quantity we'll set it to 1, however this will affect the accuracy of your data.

The target price could be the amount you currently pay for a part or could be a price set to keep within budget restraints. With the target pricing data we calculate the difference between this and the cost the suggested distributor charges. This means you can then quickly sort the data to find the biggest discrepancies.

As an unregistered user you can have line items per BoM. You can however Sign Up for an account for free to get access to higher limits.

As a registered user, you can use the BoM Limits form on your account to request a higher limit of line items per BoM.

You can export completed BoMs with best price matches from distributors to share with colleagues. For support with group or team accounts you can Chat to Us using the messenger or Email Us at info@oemsecrets.com.

We receive data directly from all our electronics distributor and manufacturer partners. This means the data and information shown is often in real-time or updated daily, to ensure stock and pricing accuracy.

The BoM tool uses the manufacturer's part number to find data; check you are using the correct manufacturer part number (MPN) and not including any descriptions, categories, manufacturers etc. eg NRF52-DK

For further support you can Chat to Us using the messenger or Email Us at info@oemsecrets.com.

As a registered user, you can go to BoM Settings and change the country to your own. You can Sign Up for an account for free to get access to this feature.

Once a BoM has been created, open Distributor Settings from the menu bar and select only the distributors you wish to use.