>Now, Freescale is probably working feverishly to try to
>win customers back, because if they DON'T they are done.
>Toast. Finito. I have an open mind, but I am VERY skeptical.

Me too - sceptical that is.

I just tried to order a couple of samples of MC34940 E-field sensing chips.
Now these are not expensive chips, <$5US IIRC each, but I am interested in
experimenting with them, so tried to get some samples. The web site has a
button saying samples available, but the site gave me the run around trying
to place an order for samples. Eventually I filled in a "request for sample
availability" page and this morning had an email saying samples are not
available.

Compare that to Microchip, where every sample request I have made has been
honoured. I just received some samples from Analog Devices, a 16 bit 130MSPS
A/D converter chip, and 1 each of 3 different companion 1.6GHz clock chips.
After receiving them I looked up the chip prices, the clock chips are
US$5.95 each, but the A/D is US$65 each - and I got one as a sample. OK they
are offering samples for a limited time only, while they ramp up production,
but they still handed it out no questions asked.

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