Z2Data Extension
Altium’s Z2Data extension provides up-to-date part data and risk analysis for confident part purchases–even with design change or supply chain disruptions.
Accelerate Procurement & Speed Time-to-Market
Altium accelerates part sourcing by integrating Z2Data intelligence throughout the product lifecycle—saving multidisciplinary teams time and eliminating manual searches while maintaining structured data quality.
Select Alternatives at Speed with Confidence
Leverage Z2Data's comprehensive analysis to help teams rapidly identify alternative components based on availability, obsolescence risk, compliance, origin, and sustainability metrics—enabling fast, informed decisions without complexity.
Key Capabilities
Mitigate Risk with a Proprietary Part Scoring Algorithm
Consider critical factors during part selection, including obsolescence projections, compliance status, technology, market availability, and even manufacturer risk with Z2Data's proprietary PCB part-scoring algorithm.
Search for Any Part You Need, From Within Altium
Eliminate the need for multiple external part searches. The data you need for comprehensive electronic supply chain management is integrated directly within your workspace, a constant companion as you manage BOMs.
Reliable Real-Time Data for Your Development Team
Support decision accuracy for all stakeholders who have reliable part information, backed by regular updates and strict integrity protocols. That includes up-to-date part information on lifecycle, pricing, and availability. One team, with reliable data.
Work Without Friction, Within One Workspace
Earlier product development processes forced electronics teams to grind through grind through friction. They were not built to support true co-creation. Stop toggling between windows and apps, with an integration that fits into your existing PCB design workspace.
FAQs
The Z2Data Extension does not come automatically with a subscription to Altium Develop, Agile Teams, nor Agile Enterprise. It can be purchased separately as an add-on. The price is determined by the number of annual unique part queries.
When team members use Z2Data to obtain data for a specific component, it is considered one "part query." Should you need to access the same component's data again within the same annual billing period, it will not count as an additional query. For billing purposes, each unique part is queried just once per year.
During the annual cycle, you'll have continuous access to the data for the parts you've queried, including any updates provided by Z2Data. Once the billing cycle ends, access to the previously retrieved data will be suspended. A new query for the part will be necessary to view the most current data after this point, which will then be counted in the new billing cycle.
Evaluation / Basic Package:
- Alternatives / Crosses (up to 3)
- Datasheet
- Lifecycle + Z2Data Lifecycle forecast
- Parametric Data - Multi-attributes
- REACH status
- RoHS Status
- Z2Data Part Score
Premium Package:
Includes everything in the Basic Package, plus:
- Compliance Risk
- Country of Origin
- Manufacturer Score
- Market Risk
- Multi-Sourcing Risk
- Obsolescence Risk
- Technology Risk
You must subscribe to an Altium subscription and be connected with your Altium Workspace. If you use a local library, your library must add Part Choices or Supplier Links.
Resources
Webinar
Bridge the Information Divide:
Altium 365 Meets Z2Data
Blog
5 Advantages of Z2Data Integration You Can’t Ignore
Blog
Why Electrical Engineers and Procurement Need to Collaborate from the Start