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DatasheetVend

Turn Datasheets Into Engineering Output

Extract pinouts, footprints, register maps, and validation signals from dense component PDFs.

Schema-constrained extraction modules
Structured engineering payloads
Export-ready outputs for downstream workflows
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From Legacy PDF to Structured Engineering Data

Stop copying technical data by hand. Convert dense datasheets into outputs that can be reviewed, exported, and reused.

Legacy Datasheet PDF
{
  "extraction_id": "job_01HQK8B...",
  "status": "COMPLETED",
  "confidence": 0.98,
  "manufacturer": "Microchip Technology",
  "part_number": "ATMEGA328P-AU",
  "summary": "8-bit AVR Microcontroller",
  "package": {
    "type": "TQFP",
    "pins": 32,
    "pitch_mm": 0.8,
    "body_size_mm": [7.0, 7.0]
  },
  "electrical_limits": {
    "VCC_max_V": 6.0,
    "I_out_max_per_pin_mA": 40.0,
    "storage_temp_C": [-65, 150]
  },
  "pinout": [
    { "pin": 1, "name": "PD3", "type": "I/O", "functions": ["INT1"] },
    { "pin": 2, "name": "PD4", "type": "I/O", "functions": ["XCK", "T0"] },
    { "pin": 3, "name": "GND", "type": "Power", "functions": [] },
    { "pin": 4, "name": "VCC", "type": "Power", "functions": [] },
    { "pin": 5, "name": "GND", "type": "Power", "functions": [] },
    { "pin": 6, "name": "VCC", "type": "Power", "functions": [] },
    { "pin": 7, "name": "PB6", "type": "I/O", "functions": ["XTAL1", "TOSC1"] },
    { "pin": 8, "name": "PB7", "type": "I/O", "functions": ["XTAL2", "TOSC2"] },
    { "pin": 9, "name": "PD5", "type": "I/O", "functions": ["T1", "OC0B"] },
    { "pin": 10, "name": "PD6", "type": "I/O", "functions": ["AIN0", "OC0A"] }
  ]
}
Structured Engineering Output

Pin data, package metrics, register definitions, and validation signals organized for real hardware workflows.

How it works

A 3-step pipeline for turning raw PDFs into structured outputs.

1. Ingest

Upload a datasheet PDF, including long manuals, dense tables, and mixed-format technical documentation.

2. Analyze

Selected modules extract the engineering data you need, such as pin definitions, package details, register structures, and cautions.

3. Format

Outputs are normalized into downloadable artifacts and reviewable engineering views for downstream work.

{
"status": "COMPLETED",
"confidence": 0.99,
"features": ["pinout", "footprint"]
}

Data Extraction Engines

Choose the specific engineering data you want to rapidly extract from any component datasheet.

Pinout JSON

Structured pin definitions, pad numbers, and alternate interface functions.

Footprint JSON

Physical dimension parameters mapped directly from mechanical drawings.

KiCad Symbol

Instantly generated, compilation-ready .kicad_sym outputs for EDA workflows.

Register Map & C-Header

Firmware-ready memory structures extracted from SPI/I2C/UART specs.

Pin Cautions

Critical warnings surfacing undocumented floating pins, straps, and traps.

Thermal Limits

Absolute maximum ratings, junction temperatures, and package thermal resistance.

Timing Diagram

AC characteristics and microsecond propagation delays structurally extracted.

More to come

We are continually adding new modules.

Isolated Project Workspaces

Organize sensitive extractions into protected folders with controlled visibility and optional password locking.

Segmented Organization

Move extractions out of the main library into dedicated folders for cleaner project separation and easier team workflows.

Optional Folder Locking

Protect sensitive project folders with an additional lock layer for shared environments and controlled project access.

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Zero-Touch KiCad Compilation

Stop manually mapping pins to symbols. DatasheetVend compiles structured extraction data into ready-to-import .kicad_sym files for your EDA workflow.

Outputs strict S-expression format
(kicad_symbol_lib (version 20211014) (generator kicad_symbol_editor)
  (symbol "STM32F103C8T6" (in_bom yes) (on_board yes)
    (property "Reference" "U" (id 0) (at 0 15 0) (effects (font (size 1.27 1.27))))
    (property "Value" "STM32F103C8T6" (id 1) (at 0 -15 0) (effects (font (size 1.27 1.27))))
    (symbol "STM32F103C8T6_0_1"
      (rectangle (start -10.16 12) (end 10.16 -12) (stroke (width 0.254) (type default)) (fill (type background)))
      (pin power_in line (at -12.7 10 0) (length 2.54)
        (name "VDD" (effects (font (size 1.27 1.27))))
        (number "24" (effects (font (size 1.27 1.27))))
      )
      (pin bidirectional line (at 12.7 10 180) (length 2.54)
        (name "PA9/TX" (effects (font (size 1.27 1.27))))
        (number "30" (effects (font (size 1.27 1.27))))
      )
    )
  )
)
NATIVE KICAD OUTPUT

Directly imports into KiCad workflows.

Instant C-Header Generation

Stop translating register tables by hand. DatasheetVend parses dense SPI, UART, and I2C maps into production-ready firmware header output.

Exports strict ANSI C macros
// AUTO-GENERATED BY DATASHEETVEND
// Manufacturer: STMicroelectronics
// Part: LIS3DH Accelerometer

#ifndef LIS3DH_REGS_H
#define LIS3DH_REGS_H

/* --- REGISTER MAP --- */
#define LIS3DH_STATUS_REG_AUX 0x07 // R
#define LIS3DH_OUT_ADC1_L     0x08 // R
#define LIS3DH_OUT_ADC1_H     0x09 // R
#define LIS3DH_WHO_AM_I       0x0F // R (Default: 0x33)

/* --- CTRL_REG1 (0x20) --- */
#define LIS3DH_CTRL_REG1      0x20 // R/W
#define LIS3DH_ODR_MASK       0xF0 // Output Data Rate
#define LIS3DH_LPEN_MASK      0x08 // Low Power Mode

/* --- CTRL_REG2 (0x21) --- */
#define LIS3DH_CTRL_REG2      0x21 // R/W
#define LIS3DH_HPM_MASK       0xC0 // High Pass Filter

/* --- DATA EXPORT ALIGNMENT --- */
#define LIS3DH_OUT_X_L        0x28 // R
#define LIS3DH_OUT_X_H        0x29 // R
#define LIS3DH_OUT_Y_L        0x2A // R
#define LIS3DH_OUT_Y_H        0x2B // R
#define LIS3DH_OUT_Z_L        0x2C // R
#define LIS3DH_OUT_Z_H        0x2D // R

#endif
NATIVE FIRMWARE OUTPUT

Directly usable in embedded C/C++ environments.

Automated Pin Cautions

Never miss a critical footnote again. DatasheetVend isolates pin traps, pull-up requirements, strapping rules, and documentation risks hidden deep in text.

Classifies warnings by severity level
[
  {
    "pin_name": "BOOT0",
    "caution_type": "STRAPPING_PIN",
    "description": "Must be pulled to GND using a 10k resistor. Internal floating state will cause undefined boot behavior.",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  {
    "pin_name": "VREF+",
    "caution_type": "POWER_REQUIREMENT",
    "description": "Analog reference voltage. Must be connected to VDDA externally if not internally bounded. Requires 1uF decoupling capacitor.",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  {
    "pin_name": "PG14 / RX",
    "caution_type": "FLOATING_PIN",
    "description": "Floating state on this specific RX pin during sleep mode can cause 200uA excess leakage. Pull-up resistor recommended.",
    "severity": "MEDIUM"
  },
  {
    "pin_name": "VBAT",
    "caution_type": "UNUSED_TERMINATION",
    "description": "If no external battery is used, this pin MUST be connected directly to VDD. Do not leave floating.",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  }
]
PIN CAUTIONS OUTPUT

Surfaces hardware risks before layout and bring-up.

Designed for Engineering Teams

From solo hardware consultants to growing embedded teams, DatasheetVend helps reduce manual datasheet parsing and speed up structured design work.

PCB Design
Firmware Development
Component Validation
Reverse Engineering
KiCad Workflows
Embedded Systems

Technical FAQ

Do you guarantee perfect accuracy?

No. DatasheetVend is designed to accelerate extraction and reduce manual error, not replace engineering judgment. Outputs can include confidence indicators, warnings, and review signals where source ambiguity exists.

What kinds of components are supported?

The platform is optimized for structured technical datasheets, including microcontrollers, ICs, and components with dense pin, package, register, and timing documentation.

What outputs can I generate?

Depending on the selected modules, outputs can include pinout JSON, footprint data, register maps, timing-related data, cautions, thermal details, and symbol-ready artifacts.

Is proprietary documentation handled securely?

Uploaded files are processed within your workspace and managed according to your storage and retention settings. Sensitive engineering documents should still be reviewed under your internal security requirements.

Can I use the output directly in CAD or firmware workflows?

The goal is to produce structured, machine-readable outputs that reduce manual re-entry and support downstream engineering workflows. Final review is still recommended before production use.