Sure,
Got to the particulat product folder, and there is a free samples link *if*
that particular device is sampled.  Otherwise you can always ask anyway.
I've generally been successful.  Worst thing that can happed is, they'll
send a local rep middleman  your way with questions.
FWIW
Bill K.

-----Original Message-----
From: Reginald Neale <neale@SERVTECH.COM>
To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU <PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU>
Date: Saturday, October 09, 1999 6:18 PM
Subject: Re: TI Samples


>>Does anyone know if TI gives free samples.  I only need 1 TSL235 'Light
>>intensity to frequency converter.'
>>
>>I went to their web sight, but did not find anything.  Any help?
>>
>Brian:
>
>Unfortunately, TI no longer makes this part.
>
>from the archives, ca. 2/99:
>
>TI has just recently
>announced it's divestiture of optoelectronic line to TOAS Inc.
>TOAS is picking up products and can be reached at
>972-673-0759  or  http://www.taosinc.com .
>
>TI's selection guide:
>http://www.ti.com/sc/docs/psheets/pids1.htm
>note: TSL245 (and others) = NRND (not recommended for new designs)
>TSL230a is still active.
>sampled /purchased from Future or All-American
>
>You might try Peter Anderson at pha@phanderson.com> if you just need one.
>
>Reg Neale
>