> >IME, Atmel are pretty crap at dealing with sample requests and
> >the like. Microchip - within the week. Maxim/Dallas - within the month.
> >Atmel
> >- within the year, if you're lucky.
>
> Yah, I know.  A few weeks ago I got a sample that I requested back in
> November.  It was something like 4 months past order date.  I'd already
> designed in a different product.
>
> It also came in a two foot by 8 inch by six inch box.  For 3 SOIC-8 chips.
>
> Mike H.

        Hmm, so I guess there's hope for me, I placed my order about 4 months ago
and have heard nothing. I too decided on a different chip for a project due
to the fact the samples never arrived. Atmel REALLY needs to improve their
sample policy IMHO. TTYL

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