Free samples can be ordered here: http://www.scantool.net/scan-tools/ics/stn1110.html Enter "PL1010" discount code at the checkout. Notes: - You can order up to three free samples - You can mix packages, for example you can order one of each of PDIP, SOIC= ,=20 and QFN - Allow one week for delivery (we'll ship faster if we can) Official press release: http://www.obdsol.com/downloads/STN1110_Press_Release.pdf) =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D OBD Solutions Launches Worlds' Smallest, Lowest Cost Multiprotocol OBD=20 Interpreter Chip Phoenix, AZ (October 28, 2010) OBD Solutions, a leading provider of vehicle= =20 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) hardware, today announced the launch of STN1110,= =20 a multiprotocol OBD to UART interpreter IC. STN1110 provides an easy way to= =20 access diagnostic information, VIN, hundreds of real-time parameters, and=20 scores of other vehicle data. Volume priced at $4.95, the chip places OBD=20 information within reach of even the most cost sensitive commercial or=20 consumer application. Despite its low cost, it is packed with features=20 including a secure bootloader, advanced message filtering, low power mode,= =20 and large OBD message buffer. To maintain compatibility with existing=20 applications, STN1110 has full support for the ELM327 command set, while=20 outperforming the original ELM327 IC in every category: stability,=20 performance, and features. The IC supports all legislated OBD-II communication protocols, and features= =20 a sophisticated automatic protocol detection algorithm, ensuring=20 compatibility with the widest range of vehicles. In addition to emulating=20 the full ELM327 command set, STN1110 supports an extended command set that= =20 provides access to advanced functionality not available in the original=20 ELM327, as well as faster data throughput on all protocols - sometimes by a= s=20 much as 100%. STN1110 is available in SPDIP, SOIC, and QFN packages and runs the same=20 proven code that powers the popular OBDLink family of PC-based OBD=20 interfaces. "Scan tools are a natural application for the STN1110" said Dav= e=20 Beecham, Commercial Sales Manager, "but given the bang it provides for the= =20 buck, we expect it will also be very popular in fleet management, vehicle=20 tracking, digital dashboard, data logging, and other telematics=20 applications." Product documentation, pricing information, and links to=20 development tools can be found on the STN1110 product page. Free samples ca= n=20 also be requested on the OBD Solutions website. =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D Best regards, Vitaliy=20 --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .