I don't know why Maxim makes it so difficult for small companies to desig=
n with their components.
  I am developing a new consumer electronics product. Unfortunately, I plan=
ned to use 4 Maxim chips that are hard to find in small quantities (1-40). =
Standard distributors like Arrow, Mouser and Digikey don't cary them. These=
 components are excellent matches for my design needs. Maxim offers some of=
 their ICs for purchasing on their website, but not the ones listed below. =
Perhaps someone can recommend a broker or exchange website where rare Maxim=
 components can be purchased at reasonable prices. I would love to find alt=
ernatives to these components if someone can offer some advice. National, L=
inear and Analog devices simply cant match the selection, sophistication an=
d price of switching regulators and battery charging ICs. Please feel free =
to recommend other IC manuafacturers that specialize in these types of comp=
onents.
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  DS2745 Low Cost I2C Battery Monitor =

  (chosen for its ability to cumulatively measure voltage & current to esti=
mate battery life, + its low cost, $1@1K)
  http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/4994
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  MAX1555 Dual-Input, USB/AC Adapter, 1-Cell Li+ Battery Chargers =

  (chosen for its ability to intelligently charge a 1-cell lithium from a w=
all adapter or USB port 5v rail, low cost .85@1K)
  http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/4002
   =

  MAX1522 Simple SOT23 Boost Controllers =

  (chosen for its high frequency operation - small inductor, only a few ext=
ernal components, low cost $1.07@1K)
   =

  MAX1724 1.5=B5A IQ, Step-Up DC-DC Converters in Thin SOT23-5 =

  (chosen for its ultra low quiescent current, only needs a 10uh inductor, =
has built in FET, very few external components, low cost $1.45 @ 1K)
  http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/3024

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