James Humes wrote:

>Hello Everyone,
>
>     I'm looking for the MAX7300 port expander but it seems that none of my
>usual suspects (Digikey, mouser, allied, future, newark) have any.  I've
>been quoted a 40 day lead time for a few samples.
>
>    The part is in use by Chevy and Ford, so I assume there are plenty
>manufactured.  I've heard, though, that the auto industry has the ability to
>use up an entire production quantity of some parts.
>
>    Right now I just need a couple samples (44pin QFN) but before long we'll
>need 30,000 and would rather not commit to this part if its too hard to come
>by.  Does anyone know of any other avenues to look down?
>
>Thanks all!
>
>James
>  
>
This has happened so many times with Maxim that most designers have 
given up. Add also a
high cost, and you have a recipe for disaster.

Don't design these guys in. They are flimflam artists.

--Bob

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