To view the last few weeks' discussion, browse to
http://www.infosite.com/%7Ejkeyzer/piclist/1999/Aug/index.html
This appears to be happening with sample orders in particular,
but more generally DIP parts are getting harder and harder
to get.

--Bob

On Sun, Aug 22, 1999 at 06:01:59PM -0700, Op wrote:
> I just rejoined the list and saw a bit about making adapters for soic
> components, unbelievable timing for me. Yesterday I received my request for
> parts from maxim and rushed into my office to happily work on my project. I
> proudly showed my wife the cool containers that they came in and was shocked
> to see soic in stead of dip. My jaw must have hit the floor because my wife
> stared at me and said "they aren't the right ones". So last night I played
> around with some ideas for adapters and looked thru my catalogs.
> I know I didn't order the wrong parts, has this happened to anyone else?
> I just joined yesterday so missed the beginning of the maxim thread.
>
> thanx
> Op

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