Probably shouldn't be surprised:

- Niche microcontroller
- Well supported by Parallax
- Probably not a hug embedded money-maker for Ubicom anymore
- The "guys" of the newer BASICstamps

I actually prefer the SX over the PIC (runs for cover). Glad to see it's 
not just being shelved by the IP owner, and that someone who understands 
niches (education, hobbyists) gets to pick up where the originator left 
off.

  -marc

On Fri, 26 Aug 2005, James Newton, Host wrote:

>
>
>
> ---
> James.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TestForum@parallax.com [mailto:TestForum@parallax.com]
> Sent: 2005 Aug 26, Fri 15:46
> To: jamesnewton@sxlist.com
> Subject: [SX Microcontrollers, SX/B Compiler and SX-Key Tool] Important
> Notice:
> Parallax is now the exclusive SX supplier
>
> In SX Microcontrollers, SX/B Compiler and SX-Key Tool, kgracey wrote:
>
> Dear Parallax Customers:
>
>
> We announce today that Parallax is taking full control over the SX chip's
> production process, including packaging, test/qualification and support
> functions. Ubicom will no longer be a source of SX chips after November
> 30th. Parallax will manage the line from the purchase of processed wafers
> from Ubicom.
>
>
>
> Today marks the beginning of this seamless transition. I have provided some
> details below.
>
>
>
> [b][u]Parallax SX Part Numbers Do Not Change[/u][/b]
>
>
>
> Parallax SX part numbers will stay the same:
>
> <UL>
> <LI>[url=kgracey@parallax.com](kgracey@parallax.com[/url]). The Ubicom
> notice announces their obsoleting of support for the SX, the transition to
> Parallax, and provides customers/distributors with the opportunity to make a
> final Ubicom purchase.
>
>
> Should you have any questions or concern please feel free to contact me at
> Parallax or post them in this forum if they may be of interest to other SX
> customers. We are pleased to fill this need for our customers and Ubicom.
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
> Ken Gracey
> Parallax, Inc.
>
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