On Tue, 3 Dec 1996, Bob Blick wrote:

> >Can I also ask where you found the L293's
>
>
> Digi-Key has the LM18293N which is a pin-compatible replacement for the
> L293D with a few improved specs. $4.73 in singles and $1.80 in hundreds.
>
> Cheers, Bob
>

Bob,

        As I understand it, the National Part doesn't have the internal
diodes like the L293D and L293's.  I don't have a data sheet in front of
me, so please correct me if I'm wrong.  Also, the L293D's are common, its
the L293's I have had trouble finding.

Ben,


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