Component Selection Using DigiKey

Choosing the right electronic component is one of the most critical skills every hardware engineer must master. 

Whether you’re designing a simple LED circuit or a complex embedded system, the components you pick define your product’s performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

At EWskills, we’ve built a practice environment with real-world engineering scenarios — and to make it meaningful, we’ve integrated DigiKey, one of the world’s largest and most trusted component distributors, into your learning journey.

 

About DigiKey

Digikey-logo

DigiKey Electronics is a global distributor of electronic components based in the U.S., shipping to over 180 countries. Founded in 1972, it has grown into one of the most trusted platforms for engineers, Developers, and companies worldwide.
 

Why DigiKey?

  • Massive inventory — 15.9 million parts from 3,000+ manufacturers
  • Real-time stock & pricing updates
  • High-quality datasheets and application notes
  • Industry-standard DigiKey part numbers
  • Same Day Global shipping and unmatched reliability
  • Consistently preferred by professionals, startups, and design teams

🏆 Fun Fact: DigiKey ships 99.9% of all orders the same day!

 

How to Find Components on DigiKey (Step-by-Step)

Whether you’re choosing a resistor, capacitor, inductor, or microcontroller, here’s how to search smartly:


1. Go to www.digikey.com

Start by typing your component type in the search bar — e.g., “resistor”, “capacitor”, “diode”.
You will find the major component types/ categories. 
 

2. Use Filters to Refine Your Search

Once you land on a category page:

  • Filter by Specs: resistance, tolerance, power, size, voltage, etc.
  • Select In-Stock to avoid obsolete parts
  • Sort by Price, Package, or Manufacturer as needed

Filters are on the left side — scroll and apply based on your task requirements.
 

3. Understand the Product Page

Digikey Product Page understanding

 

How to Copy the DigiKey Part Number

  1. On the product page, locate the DigiKey Part Number
  2. Click and copy it exactly — e.g., P12345TR-ND
  3. Paste it directly into the EWskills validation box on your task window
     

The EW AI Bot validates your selection against design specs — just like an expert engineer — and helps you learn from every decision.

Copy from digikey, paste to ewskills

 

Ready to Practice?

Start small. Aim for accuracy. And soon, you’ll be selecting components like a professional hardware engineer.