On 6/26/2011 2:12 PM, Spehro Pefhany wrote:
> At 04:36 PM 6/26/2011, you wrote:
>> 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
>> their chip designs.
>>
>> Without second-sources, you may get trapped without parts on time for
>> production.
>>
>> --Bob
> In fact, M*x*m are so notorious with regard to this kind of issue
> that they have created a market opportunity for a fabless analog IC start=
up:-
>
> http://touchstonesemi.com
>
> Ironically, this may actually increase the market available to M*x*m.
>
>> Best regards.
> Spehro Pefhany --"it's the network..."            "The Journey is the rew=
ard"
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>
>
Good catch, Spehro!!

--Bob A
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