lib-electronic-components

Use when refactoring, cleaning up, or enhancing the lib-electronic-components codebase. Provides guidance on architecture patterns, known issues, duplication hotspots, and recommended improvements.

Base skill for working with electronic components in this library. Use when adding new component types, manufacturer handlers, or working with MPN (Manufacturer Part Number) operations, BOM entries, or component classification.

Use this skill BEFORE creating a PR to ensure all documentation, skills, and learnings are updated. Critical for preserving institutional knowledge and preventing documentation drift.

Use when working with component similarity calculations - comparing MPNs, finding equivalent parts, implementing new similarity calculators, or understanding how component matching works.

Use when working with capacitor similarity calculations - comparing ceramic/electrolytic/film capacitor MPNs, understanding value/voltage/dielectric matching, or capacitor-specific similarity logic.

Use when working with connector similarity calculations - comparing connector MPNs, understanding pin count/pitch/family matching, or connector-specific similarity logic.

Use when working with diode similarity calculations - comparing signal/rectifier/zener/Schottky diode MPNs, understanding equivalent groups like 1N4148/1N914, or diode-specific similarity logic.

Use when working with LED similarity calculations - comparing LED MPNs, understanding color bins, brightness bins, families, or LED-specific similarity logic.

Use when working with logic IC similarity calculations - comparing 74xx series, CD4000 CMOS, technology families (LS, HC, HCT), function groups (NAND, NOR, flip-flops), or logic IC-specific similarity logic.

Use when working with MCU/microcontroller similarity calculations - comparing microcontroller MPNs, understanding family/series/feature matching, or MCU-specific similarity logic.

Use when working with memory IC similarity calculations - comparing EEPROM/Flash MPNs, understanding I2C/SPI interface matching, equivalent groups across manufacturers, or memory-specific similarity logic.

Use when working with MOSFET similarity calculations - comparing MOSFET MPNs, understanding N-channel/P-channel matching, equivalent groups like IRF530/STF530, or MOSFET-specific similarity logic.

Use when working with op-amp similarity calculations - comparing op-amp MPNs, understanding single/dual/quad configurations, equivalent families like LM358/MC1458, or op-amp-specific similarity logic.

Use when working with voltage regulator similarity calculations - comparing 78xx/79xx fixed regulators, LM317/LM337 adjustable regulators, or voltage regulator-specific similarity logic.

Use when working with resistor similarity calculations - comparing resistor MPNs, understanding value/tolerance/package matching, or implementing resistor-specific similarity logic.

Use when working with sensor similarity calculations - comparing temperature/accelerometer/humidity sensor MPNs, understanding sensor families, equivalent parts, or sensor-specific similarity logic.

Cost-effective task delegation strategy using Haiku model for straightforward work. Use when planning how to approach simple, pattern-following tasks to minimize costs.

Jinling (JILN) connector MPN encoding, position-based part numbering for pin headers, female headers, and IDC connectors.

ABLIC (formerly Seiko Instruments) MPN encoding patterns, suffix decoding, and handler guidance. Use when working with ABLIC power management and memory ICs.

Airoha Technology (MediaTek subsidiary) MPN encoding patterns, suffix decoding, and handler guidance. Use when working with Airoha Bluetooth audio SoCs or AirohaHandler.

Artery Technology MPN encoding patterns, suffix decoding, and handler guidance. Use when working with Artery AT32 MCUs (STM32-compatible ARM Cortex-M4) or ArteryHandler.

ASMedia Technology MPN encoding patterns, series identification, and handler guidance. Use when working with USB/Storage controller ICs or ASMediaHandler.

Beken Corporation MPN encoding patterns, suffix decoding, and handler guidance. Use when working with Beken WiFi and BLE SoC components or BekenHandler.

Chilisin Electronics inductor MPN encoding patterns, value decoding, and handler guidance. Use when working with Chilisin inductors or ChilisinHandler.

Chipone Technology MPN encoding patterns, suffix decoding, and handler guidance. Use when working with Chipone LED driver components or ChiponeHandler.

C-Media Electronics MPN encoding patterns, USB audio controller decoding, and handler guidance. Use when working with C-Media audio ICs or CMediaHandler.

Cosmo Electronics MPN encoding patterns, suffix decoding, and handler guidance. Use when working with Cosmo optocouplers or CosmoHandler.

Cyntec power inductor MPN encoding patterns, value decoding, and handler guidance. Use when working with Cyntec inductors or CyntecHandler.

Elna Company MPN encoding patterns, suffix decoding, and handler guidance. Use when working with Elna audio-grade aluminum electrolytic capacitors and supercapacitors.

ESMT (Elite Semiconductor Memory Technology) MPN encoding patterns, suffix decoding, and handler guidance. Use when working with ESMT DRAM and Flash memory components or ESMTHandler.

ESS Technology MPN encoding patterns, high-end audio DAC decoding, and handler guidance. Use when working with ESS Sabre DACs or ESSHandler.

Genesys Logic MPN encoding patterns, suffix decoding, and handler guidance. Use when working with Genesys Logic USB controller components or GenesysLogicHandler.

Good-Ark Semiconductor MPN encoding patterns, suffix decoding, and handler guidance. Use when working with Good-Ark diodes, transistors, or GoodArkHandler.

Holtek Semiconductor MPN encoding patterns, suffix decoding, and handler guidance. Use when working with Holtek MCUs, touch controllers, LCD drivers, or HoltekHandler.

Isocom Components MPN encoding patterns, suffix decoding, and handler guidance. Use when working with Isocom optocouplers or IsocomHandler.

JMicron Technology MPN encoding patterns, series identification, and handler guidance. Use when working with storage controller ICs or JMicronHandler.

KDS (Daishinku Corporation) MPN encoding patterns, crystal and oscillator decoding, and handler guidance. Use when working with KDS timing devices (DSX, DST, DSO, DSB series).

Kyocera Corporation MPN encoding patterns, ceramic resonator and capacitor decoding, and handler guidance. Use when working with Kyocera timing devices, capacitors, or connectors.

Lelon Electronics MPN encoding patterns, suffix decoding, and handler guidance. Use when working with Lelon aluminum electrolytic capacitors.

Macroblock Inc. MPN encoding patterns, LED driver decoding, and handler guidance. Use when working with Macroblock LED drivers or MacroblockHandler.