Engineering Knowledge Base for IC Roles, Systems & Sourcing
ICNavigator is being built as an encyclopedia-grade reference for IC roles and subsystems—plus a small-batch friendly way to turn architectures into real, shippable BOMs. Learn how blocks fit together, then ask for pin-compatible crosses and sourcing options when you are ready.
Who We Are
ICNavigator is an engineering-focused knowledge base dedicated to integrated circuits and system design. The goal is not to publish random articles, but to build a long-term, dictionary- and encyclopedia-grade reference for power electronics, energy systems, industrial control and embedded applications.
We explain ICs in the context of complete subsystems—how a tracker controller, BMS stack, SCADA gateway, PMU chain or ESS DC bus is wired, protected and monitored—and then map those roles to practical device categories and small-batch sourcing paths when needed.
Scope includes: sensing & AFEs, power conversion, protection & isolation, timing & networking, BMS, PV/ESS, motor & motion control, SCADA/IED/PMU and related IC roles.
What We Do
Encyclopedic IC Topics
Pre-planned topics across sensing, power, protection, isolation, timing, networking, safety, BMS, SCADA, PV, ESS, motor control and more—each with a clear scope and subsystem boundary.
System-Level Playbooks
Each page follows a consistent “Bible” template—problem statement, threat map, architectures, fault modes, layout & grounding, mini-stories, design checklist and FAQs—for fast, repeatable learning.
Sourcing-Aware Insights
Content is written so that architectures map naturally to IC roles and packages, making it easier to request pin-compatible crosses, second-source options and small-batch BOM support when you are ready.
Why ICNavigator Is Different
Encyclopedia-Grade Structure
Not a random blog. Topics are planned as a graph of hubs and subsystems, with clear, non-overlapping scopes so each page can go deep without repeating others.
System & Field Experience
Content focuses on real behaviours: dv/dt stress, insulation faults, contactor welds, irradiance swings, time sync limits, fail-safe states and recovery paths in actual deployments.
Authoritative Topic Graph
Parent pages introduce a domain, child pages go deeper, and sibling pages are de-overlapped. This graph-like structure lets ICNavigator grow into a coherent engineering reference over time.
Trustworthy & Vendor-Neutral
We talk about IC roles and requirements—what belongs in the block, what can break, and why— instead of pushing specific part numbers or marketing claims.
Small-Batch & RFQ Friendly
When you move from understanding to sourcing, the same structures make it easy to discuss pin-compatibles, risk calls and lead-time options for small lots and urgent RFQs.
Direct Human Support
Have a concrete project? You can always reach out with BOMs or constraints and get a human-reviewed response instead of a generic catalog search.
How Knowledge Turns Into Sourcing
1) Explore & Define
Start from hub pages, dive into subsystem topics and use the structured content to clarify what the block must do, where it sits and what IC roles are involved.
2) Map to IC Roles
Use the architectures, fault maps and checklists to map each function to IC categories, packages and interfaces that make sense for your design constraints.
3) Submit Your BOM
When you are ready, send your BOM or requirements. You get a shortlist, risk notes and sourcing options—aimed at small batches and urgent RFQs—typically within 48 hours.
For complex systems or rare parts, we’ll confirm what is realistic and the expected timeline before you commit.
Need help turning architectures into a shippable BOM?
Browse the knowledge base to clarify your subsystem, then send your BOM or requirements. We’ll respond with a shortlist, risk notes and lead-time options—especially tuned for small-batch and urgent scenarios.
