Steve Hardy wrote:
>
> > > The biggest problem is finding a no-nonsense source for these
> > > components in small quantities for prototyping. Perhaps someone
> > > has an alternative component/source. Thanks.
> >
> > Try at Maxim! www.maxim-ic.com (or www.max-ic.com, I'm not sure)
> > They have a lot of processor supervisory ICs, and if you need only a
> > few pieces, you can obtain that as free samples, yust fill the form
> > and they'll send the chips to you.
>
> I tried this months ago and still haven't got the samples.  Perhaps
> they don't ship down under?  But then again, perhaps that serial ADC contained
  DES encryption - prohibited export...
>
> Regards,  SJH  Canberra, Australia

This does not sound like MAXIM!! I've Emailed request on a Sunday
evening
and had parts on Wednesday!! This was MAX186 A/D chip. Follow-up your
request.  It might have gotten lost.  Their address is:
   http://www.maxim-ic.com

I checked with MAXIM and they do NOT have encrypted parts. Digi-Key is
my favorite small run supplier.  No surcharge is order is $25 or above.
They also carry MAXIM line.  They accept VISA and MasterCard. URL is:
   http://www.digikey.com

Dick Booth;  Cupertino, CA USA