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> They also have a [[https://form.analog.com/Form_Pages/corporate/parts.aspx|college student sampling program]]. -Thrymr | > They also have a [[https://form.analog.com/Form_Pages/corporate/parts.aspx|college student sampling program]]. -Thrymr | ||
- | > currently the limit is 4 parts, 2 pieces of each, every two weeks. Shipped in a week by TNT, everything is in perfect condition. - vaxquis | + | > currently the limit is 4 parts, 2 pieces of each, every two weeks. Always shipped in about a week by TNT, everything in perfect condition, no questions asked. (2013-2014) - vaxquis |
[[https://www-a.ti.com/apps/samp/basket.asp|Texas Instruments (National Semi)]] | [[https://www-a.ti.com/apps/samp/basket.asp|Texas Instruments (National Semi)]] | ||
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> I seriously doubt the part about 'students' - I've got this rejection explanation reply (May 2013, I *used* a university email), | > I seriously doubt the part about 'students' - I've got this rejection explanation reply (May 2013, I *used* a university email), | ||
>> REVIEWER COMMENTS :We do accept samples delivery for university student project ONLY via hands of university project supervisors (professors), and only USING THE UNIVERSITY EMAIL and DELIVERY ADDRESS. You can also order samples via our catalog distributors Farnell,DigiKey or Mouser | >> REVIEWER COMMENTS :We do accept samples delivery for university student project ONLY via hands of university project supervisors (professors), and only USING THE UNIVERSITY EMAIL and DELIVERY ADDRESS. You can also order samples via our catalog distributors Farnell,DigiKey or Mouser | ||
- | > I used a company email after that, and received samples successfully after about a week (5 parts max; 3 pcs of common ones, 2 pcs of expensive ones and 1 pc of prototype circuits max), shipped by FedEx International Priority (August 2013) - vaxquis | + | > I used a company email after that, and was able to receive samples successfully after about a week of waiting (5 parts max; 3 pcs of common ones, 2 pcs of expensive ones and 1 pc of prototype circuits max), shipped by FedEx International Priority with package tracking [note: I later did that numerous times with different parts; TI never complained, but FedEx once made some trouble with customs on a high value order] (August 2013) - vaxquis |
[[http://www.fairchildsemi.com/samples/index.jsp|Fairchild Semiconductor]] | [[http://www.fairchildsemi.com/samples/index.jsp|Fairchild Semiconductor]] | ||
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> "Just got shipping conformation on a few 1284s, 644s, and 328s. Relatively easy if you fill the forms out like your actually from a company." -CoDLiNK (10/15/2012) | > "Just got shipping conformation on a few 1284s, 644s, and 328s. Relatively easy if you fill the forms out like your actually from a company." -CoDLiNK (10/15/2012) | ||
- | > "APPROVAL DECLINED". Trying once again - "Order XXX from the Atmel Sample Center was shipped on Aug 16 2013 1:14PM via DHL WW EXPRESS." Got them in couple of days. You definitely CAN get those samples, you just have to be cool about what you request and in what amounts. 1-2 pcs of 1-4 parts seem reasonable. (August 2013) - vaxquis | + | > "APPROVAL DECLINED". Trying once again - "Order XXX from the Atmel Sample Center was shipped on Aug 16 2013 1:14PM via DHL WW EXPRESS." Got them in couple of days. You definitely CAN get those samples, you just have to be cool about what you request and in what amounts. I was able to get up to 2 pcs (eg 1 pc of 1284P and 1 pc of 324P) total, they always declined on >2 though. (August 2013) - vaxquis |
[[http://www.linear.com/|Linear Technology]] | [[http://www.linear.com/|Linear Technology]] | ||
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> I ordered 2 voltage regulators, and received them in about 1.5 weeks. | > I ordered 2 voltage regulators, and received them in about 1.5 weeks. | ||
- | > 5 parts max, 2 pcs each for a sample order. Requested some 10x10$ parts, they arrived 2 weeks later in two separate packages (despite the fact they could easily fit into one), part statement in the first one read '0' on the amount parts that were sent in the other. Despite that, everything in perfect order. Sent from local sales office and arrived by regular international mail package. (August 2013) - vaxquis | + | > 5 parts max, 2 pcs each for a sample order. Requested some 10x10$ parts, they arrived 2 weeks later in two separate packages (despite the fact they could easily fit into one), part statement in the first one read '0' on the amount parts that were sent in the other. Everything else in perfect order. Sent from local sales office and arrived by regular international mail package. They *do* reject orders sent too often (I did one by mistake)(August 2013) - vaxquis |
[[http://www.lumex.com/|Lumex]] | [[http://www.lumex.com/|Lumex]] | ||
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>"my arm cortex m4 will be here by end of day Tuesday, according to UPS :)"-gtr_stitch | >"my arm cortex m4 will be here by end of day Tuesday, according to UPS :)"-gtr_stitch | ||
- | >Thank you for requesting samples from STMicroelectronics. This message is to inform you that we will not be able to process your request. | + | >>Thank you for requesting samples from STMicroelectronics. This message is to inform you that we will not be able to process your request. |
- | The requested samples are available and can be purchased from our distributor(s). - so no samples anymore; I'll try with different batch, but I won't keep my hopes up. - vaxquis (August 2013) | + | >>The requested samples are available and can be purchased from our distributor(s). |
- | + | > - so no samples anymore; I'll try with different batch, but I won't keep my hopes up. - vaxquis (August 2013) | |
- | [[http://www.lumileds.com/|Philips Lumileds]] | + | |
- | Apparenly if you call their distributors you can get free samples of their very popular Luxeon superbright (1W+) LEDs | + | |
- | (not anymore) | + | |
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- | [[http://www.marktechopto.com/|Marktech Optoelectronics]] | + | |
- | LED and LED-related electronics products. <del>Will apparently send you 2 of any of their products. | + | |
- | </del> They aren't that friendly anymore, will only send samples to those doing business with them. | + | |
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- | [[http://www.vcclite.com/SampleRequest|Visual Communications Company]] | + | |
- | VCC makes LEDs, LED holders, and other accessories for LEDs. Samples can be requested by typing part numbers into the form linked to on the top right of the site. The form allows for up to 3 products, but you can ask for more in the comments box at the bottom. | + | |
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- | > They've been very nice with my samples so far and haven't asked any questions. Sometimes they sent 2 LEDs, sometimes they sent 4. I got everything about a week and a half later through USPS First Class. - wilywyrm | + | |
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- | > They called before 8am in the morning to verify. My gf answered the phone and was confused and asked them to call later. Never heard from them again. OOPS! -Anonymous Coward | + | |
[[http://www.cirrus.com/dispatch/setlang/en/forms/sup/sreq/sinfo/SinfoController.jpf|Cirrus Logic]] | [[http://www.cirrus.com/dispatch/setlang/en/forms/sup/sreq/sinfo/SinfoController.jpf|Cirrus Logic]] | ||
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A smaller manufacturer of mostly DC/DC converters, you can sample from their website. Samples are sent via distributors, and they usually contact you before. (And sometimes refuse) | A smaller manufacturer of mostly DC/DC converters, you can sample from their website. Samples are sent via distributors, and they usually contact you before. (And sometimes refuse) | ||
- | [[http://www.semiconductors.philips.com/|Philips Semi]] | + | [[http://www.nxp.com/|NXP]] |
- | Lots of chips many ASICs, you have to call the regional sales office to get parts. | + | (no info) |
<del>[[http://www.cypress.com|Cypress]]</del> | <del>[[http://www.cypress.com|Cypress]]</del> | ||
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[[http://www.us.liteon.com/opto.prdct.form.html|Lite-On]] | [[http://www.us.liteon.com/opto.prdct.form.html|Lite-On]] | ||
- | Appears to do samples of LEDs/optoelectronics, I haven't tried yet. | + | Appears to do samples of LEDs/optoelectronics. |
[[http://www.vishay.com|Vishay]] | [[http://www.vishay.com|Vishay]] | ||
- | Optoelectronics and Diodes | + | Optoelectronics, passives, discrete semiconductors |
> I asked for 10 RGB LEDs. They sent me 11: fast, without questions and free (2013) - Germanstudent | > I asked for 10 RGB LEDs. They sent me 11: fast, without questions and free (2013) - Germanstudent | ||
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>Got my samples within a week without any hassle(July 2011)-Brosiman | >Got my samples within a week without any hassle(July 2011)-Brosiman | ||
- | >16 big LEDs weren't a problem for them; you certainly CAN (and SHOULD, if you have any doubts about your order) mail their samples department to get confirmation on it and shipment tracking number. I got my confirmation the next business day after I sent my inquiry. Sent from local sales office, shipped by UPS Express Saver, received them 9 days after requesting. (July 2013) - vaxquis | + | >16 big LEDs weren't a problem for them; you certainly CAN (and SHOULD, if you have any doubts about your order) mail their samples department to get confirmation on it and shipment tracking number. I got my confirmation the next business day after I sent my inquiry. Sent from local sales office, shipped by UPS Express Saver, received them 9 days after requesting. Sampled numerous passives (resistor networks, precision resistors etc) from them later on, almost all were sent in separate packages and sometimes they sent reduced amounts or different parts - but overall I got everything I requested without much trouble. (July 2013) - vaxquis |
[[Http://www.intersil.com|Intersil]] | [[Http://www.intersil.com|Intersil]] | ||
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Samples come 2 days FedEx express, although some samples are shipped "at market lead time" and take up to a month before shipping. | Samples come 2 days FedEx express, although some samples are shipped "at market lead time" and take up to a month before shipping. | ||
>An excellent source for weird and special transistors. | >An excellent source for weird and special transistors. | ||
- | >Above info is possibly inaccurate. I registered and there isn't a single element with 'sample' option, sample search also comes up with nothing... they probably don't sample anymore. (August 2013) - vaxquis | + | |
+ | >They certainly do sample. I've sampled ON motor drivers twice in the last few months. For example, follow Home > Products > Product Taxonomy > Drivers > Motor Drivers > AMIS-30522. At the bottom of the page for this driver the sample option is present and it does work. ON samples many, many parts including some very expensive ECL components. - joen | ||
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+ | >I was finally able to find samples on ON just to notice I'd have to pay $15.99 for shipping and $5 for handling... ~$21 for an order; it's true you can sample products with value higher than that to offset it, but overall I don't find this price too appealing (2014) - vaxquis | ||
[[http://www.sensirion.com|Sensirion]] | [[http://www.sensirion.com|Sensirion]] | ||
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[[http://www.zilog.com/|Zilog]] | [[http://www.zilog.com/|Zilog]] | ||
Manufactures MCUs, not much selection but they'll send you a lot of stuff. | Manufactures MCUs, not much selection but they'll send you a lot of stuff. | ||
+ | > I sampled their Z-8, Z-80, and Z-16 microcontrollers and they were all easy to get worked into projects. Zilog has a free downloadable IDE for their chips and the Zilog USB Smart Cable programmer is $30 at DigiKey. It's cheap and easy to use these microcontrollers if you have the inclination. - joen | ||
[[http://www.austriamicrosystems.com/ICdirect-Buy-Online/Online-Shop/|Austria Microsystems]] | [[http://www.austriamicrosystems.com/ICdirect-Buy-Online/Online-Shop/|Austria Microsystems]] | ||
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====== Connectors ====== | ====== Connectors ====== | ||
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- | [[http://www.molex.com/|Molex]] | ||
- | A full-range supplier of interconnects, sockets, cables, etc. They'll send you 3 or so of almost all their parts, usually very quickly, but sometimes not at all. | ||
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- | >I requested samples and they shipped them the next day via USPS First Class(fancy way to say "standard") - koolkat | ||
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- | > I tried several times, could never get anything sent, or any order confirmation - foobar | ||
[[http://www.tycoelectronics.com/|Tyco Electronics (TE) / AMP]] | [[http://www.tycoelectronics.com/|Tyco Electronics (TE) / AMP]] | ||
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> Just got shipping notification for several connectors. Shipped by FEDEX 3 day. No hassles, easy registration, but when you are ordering samples, fill out the forms as if you are a company. (10/15/2012) -CoDLiNK | > Just got shipping notification for several connectors. Shipped by FEDEX 3 day. No hassles, easy registration, but when you are ordering samples, fill out the forms as if you are a company. (10/15/2012) -CoDLiNK | ||
- | > I got 2x6 samples of switches from them; fast shipping (international in a couple of days), great parts - and they deal in passives too (August 2013') - vaxquis | + | > I got 2x6 samples of switches from them; fast shipping (international in a couple of days), great parts - and they deal in passives too; note that sometimes (my case) the order was filled only partially, and that not all parts are available for sampling (August 2013') - vaxquis |
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+ | [[http://www.samtec.com/|SamTec]] | ||
+ | "They ship samples quite quickly, and I've never been pestered with followup calls." | ||
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+ | > These guys are great. I've ordered a couple of connectors and USB cables from them and they all shipped the next day with FedEx next day air. There's apparently some value limit to the items/quantities they'll ship as samples and some parts require "approval" (Special ethernet cables), but nothing unreasonable. - wilywyrm | ||
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+ | > ditto. I got it in 2 days by UPS, without a slightest problem. Note that won't be able to sample some common cables/connectors, but if you find it on their page with sample option, you're 99% getting it ASAP. Sometimes they give the items in bulk amount, sometimes only single ones or two pieces, YMMV (May/August 2013') - vaxquis | ||
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+ | <del>[[http://www.molex.com/|Molex]] | ||
+ | A full-range supplier of interconnects, sockets, cables, etc. They'll send you 3 or so of almost all their parts, usually very quickly, but sometimes not at all. | ||
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+ | >I requested samples and they shipped them the next day via USPS First Class(fancy way to say "standard") - koolkat | ||
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+ | > I tried several times, could never get anything sent, or any order confirmation - foobar | ||
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+ | >no samples nor reply from them (tried in 2013 and in 2014) - Vaxquis | ||
+ | </del> | ||
[[http://www.itw-fastex.com/catalog.html|ITW/Fastex]] | [[http://www.itw-fastex.com/catalog.html|ITW/Fastex]] | ||
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>Ordered 2 different PCB standoffs qty of 15 each no problem - mrramsey | >Ordered 2 different PCB standoffs qty of 15 each no problem - mrramsey | ||
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- | [[http://www.riaconnect.com/samples.html|RIA connect]] | ||
- | Sell various connectors. I've not yet ordered from them but it seams pretty straight forward. The order form has a spot for 6 different samples. | ||
- | now redirects to http://www.metz-connect.com/en/products/cables-wires ∇ | ||
[[http://www.keyelco.com/contact.asp|Keystone electronics]] | [[http://www.keyelco.com/contact.asp|Keystone electronics]] | ||
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>ordered 4 samples shipped next day no questions - mrramsey | >ordered 4 samples shipped next day no questions - mrramsey | ||
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+ | [[https://www.metz-connect.com/us/sample-order|Metz Connect]] | ||
+ | Sell various connectors. Not checked yet. | ||
[[http://www.memoryprotectiondevices.com/morecorp.shtml|Memory Protection Devices]] | [[http://www.memoryprotectiondevices.com/morecorp.shtml|Memory Protection Devices]] | ||
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> After I sent off the form, a sales rep emailed me asking what I would be using the samples for. Nothing hard or poky. After answering, I got samples (3 units of each) though UPS a couple days later. - wilywyrm | > After I sent off the form, a sales rep emailed me asking what I would be using the samples for. Nothing hard or poky. After answering, I got samples (3 units of each) though UPS a couple days later. - wilywyrm | ||
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- | [[http://www.samtec.com/|SamTec]] | ||
- | "They ship samples quite quickly, and I've never been pestered with followup calls." | ||
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- | > These guys are great. I've ordered a couple of connectors and USB cables from them and they all shipped the next day with FedEx next day air. There's apparently some value limit to the items/quantities they'll ship as samples and some parts require "approval" (Special ethernet cables), but nothing unreasonable. - wilywyrm | ||
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- | > ditto. I got it in 2 days by UPS, without a slightest problem. Note that won't be able to sample some common cables/connectors, but if you find it on their page with sample option, you're 99% getting it ASAP. (May/August 2013') - vaxquis | ||
[[http://www.mill-max.com/|Mill-Max]] | [[http://www.mill-max.com/|Mill-Max]] |