On 6/25/2011 7:12 PM, Bob Blick wrote:
> On Sat, 25 Jun 2011 22:01 -0400, "V G" wrote:
>
>> I do remember, though, from a while ago that many on this list have a
>> strong
>> dislike for Maxim.
> Sampling and small orders, no problem. Try to buy a reel of their parts
> sometime. You'll suddenly find a 26 week wait.
>
> Basically they are great for hobbyists and maybe for really big
> customers, 50k pieces or more. Anybody else can go fly a kite.
>
> Bob
>
>
>
Another Maxim problem is that there are few (if any) second-sources for=20
their chip designs.

Without second-sources, you may get trapped without parts on time for=20
production.

--Bob
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