John,
My "to-do list" also involves the STV5730.
The project is a serial OSD which I can use to create a menu system for my home automation setup.  I also intend on using the PIC16C84.

Many months ago, I managed to get some samples from Braemac (after plenty of whinging!).  I have the details at home re: costs and MOQ etc.  I can recall numbers something like MOQ=112 @ $4.50 each.... but I'll check to be sure and let you know tomorrow.

Regards,
Stephen Court
Brisbane, Aus.

-----Original Message-----
From:   Facci, John [SMTP:JFacci@NETBRIDGE.COM.AU]
Sent:   Wednesday, February 18, 1998 4:54 PM

 I'm looking at creating a PIC 84 project to control a VCR for a Home
Security System.
I would like to add a OSD of time and date to the recorded image. Not
knowing anything
about video signals I looked into OSD Ic's. I found a SGS-Thompson
STV-5730 IC that
looks good, but cannot find anyone to supply it locally.
Does anyone know where I can buy this in small retail?
Alternative suggestions welcome.

Thanks
John