The simplest method to search for a device, especially if you’re unfamiliar with its library, is to choose the “Browse Library…” option from the “Design” menu, and then click on the “Search…” button within the Libraries window:
![](https://youspice.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/browselibrary_5374380909459358536.png)
![](https://youspice.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/librariespanel_3568951891775502016.png)
A “Libraries Search” window pops up
![](https://youspice.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/librariessearch_1612794205935374505.png)
We’ re looking for a LF353 operational amplifier, then type *LF353* inside the window and click on Search button
![](https://youspice.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/searchlf353_2219275157284626832.png)
All matching devices appear, selecting one, on the bottom panel we can see all models type available for that device
![](https://youspice.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/clickonplacecomponent_7329858788951689962.png)
Let’s click on the “Place “name of device” button, and if the device’s library hasn’t been installed yet, a popup window will prompt you to install it now.
![](https://youspice.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/installlibrary_7532374046977162961.png)
After installing the library, you can select the device directly from “Place Part” icon
![](https://youspice.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/placepartagain_8323314618190709786.png)
![lf353davailable](https://youspice.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/lf353davailable_148926387495190406.png)