> > If you're just looking to prototype, have you tried Maxim samples? > > They are usually pretty quick, even to here in Canada. > > possible... couple of weeks later here they are, DIP and all, shipped > from Malaysia. Awesome folks. > > Dale Aye, they are that. I get a monthly Maxim newsletter (which I didn't ask for btw so the beligerent could say it's spam !!). Not posted from the NZ agent 2 miles up the road. Couriered from Preston in the UK. Must cost them a bob or two -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics