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I'm looking for a part or device but I don't know the part name

You can browse the Catalog of Parts & Devices or do a Text Search. The Catalog organizes the available parts of the Registry by various criteria and a Text Search will let you search using a descriptor.

I know my part's name and want to go to its main page

If you know the part name (e.g., BBa_J04450), simply type the name (BBa_J04450, or J04450) into the search box at the top right corner of the Registry and hit enter (or click Go). This immediately takes you to the Main Page for the part.

I want to find composite parts that contain my basic (or composite) part

You'll want to do a Superpart Search which will list all the composite parts containing your part of interest. The parts that are available from the Registry will appear at the top of the search results. You can enter multiple parts, but they need to be in the correct order.

I'm putting together a composite part and would like to find any intermediaries

You may find yourself putting together a composite part made of several basic parts. Before you begin assembling your part in the lab you'll want to use the Subpart Search which will show you whether there are any parts in the Registry that match a portion of your composite part.

I've found a part that I'd like to use but it's unavailable

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