If the catalogue item is a SOIC then MAXIM will only supply that
version. I have had the same thing happen. DIP parts may be available
BUT may not be the standard package...

You will have to check with MAXIM on DIP versions of your components...

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

Nino.
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