Sparkfun (http://www.sparkfun.com) has the MAX1555 in single quantities. I
bought about 10 units from them not so long ago (it's a great little chip!).

-marc

On 8/6/06, Anon <gandro_digest@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>   I don't know why Maxim makes it so difficult for small companies to
> design with their components.
>   I am developing a new consumer electronics product. Unfortunately, I
> planned 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 alternatives to these components if someone can offer some
> advice. National, Linear and Analog devices simply cant match the selecti=
on,
> sophistication and price of switching regulators and battery charging ICs.
> Please feel free to recommend other IC manuafacturers that specialize in
> these types of components.
>
>   DS2745 Low Cost I2C Battery Monitor
>   (chosen for its ability to cumulatively measure voltage & current to
> estimate battery life, + its low cost, $1@1K)
>   http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/4994
>
>   MAX1555 Dual-Input, USB/AC Adapter, 1-Cell Li+ Battery Chargers
>   (chosen for its ability to intelligently charge a 1-cell lithium from a
> wall 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
> external 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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