Have you tried Microchip direct?  Also, check with brokers -- in my experience, they can get better prices for larger quantities, unless it is in short supply.

Cheers,
-Neil.


> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: PIC Second Source
> From: Alivetech <wpkmail@optusnet.com.au>
> Date: Wed, April 26, 2006 9:11 pm
> To: piclist@mit.edu
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> Hi All, I am looking for a very cheap alternative to PIC12F629, or 635, 675. 
> I am wondering if anyone knows of a second source for this chip at a
> significant reduction in price. I am looking at large quantities, amd at the
> moment I can source them at around AU$1, but if I can fins an manufacturer
> in Asia or somewhere that can supply at a much better price I would be very
> happy. I heard a possibility of something in Taiwan, but am having trouble
> getting any leads on that. I don't really want to re-invent the product into
> another completely different 8pin chip at this stage, would prefer to stay
> with PIC or equivalent.
> 
> Thanks in advance for your help.
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