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--- findingparts:sampling [2014/03/13 14:26]
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 [[http://www.maxim-ic.com/samplescart.cfm?Action=Intro&ln=en|Maxim/Dallas Semiconductor]]
-DC-DC converters, serial line drivers, motor control, RF...Maxim specializes in "this part does one thing and does it they way you want it" chip design. If you want something analog, they've probably got it in stock. You'll need to log in first, but they'll send 2 of 8 parts (although I've never been turned down when asking for more) once per 90 days. I've received almost everything within a week.
+DC-DC converters, serial line drivers, motor control, RF...Maxim specializes in "this part does one thing and does it they way you want it" chip design. If you want something analog, they've probably got it in stock. Login required, no hard limits on part amount/value (but be reasonable!).
 >I order samples alot from Maxim and they never turned me down. And I order way more than once per 90 days and they have never turned me down. - koolkat
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 [[https://www-a.ti.com/apps/samp/basket.asp|Texas Instruments (National Semi)]]
-Great things come from TI. More analog, of course. DSPs, some logic, battery management. You can sample anything off their [[https://www-a.ti.com/apps/samp/pids.asp|big list]]. 5 different parts per order, with 1 each of the expensive stuff (like DSPs) and up to 3 each of the more common chips (2013). <del>I believe you can order as often as you'd like.</del> Boy, was I wrong: they'll put you on a blacklist if you order more than once per 90 days. eek.
+Great things come from TI. More analog, of course. DSPs, some logic, battery management. You can sample anything off their [[https://www-a.ti.com/apps/samp/pids.asp|big list]]. 5 different parts per order, with 1 each of the expensive stuff (like DSPs) and up to 3 each of the more common chips (as of 2013).
 > They shipped everything fast, without questions and absolutely free (2013) - Germanstudent
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 > I got some samples from TI and I didn't get any calls... They have very fast shipping. - Vaati
-> I didn't get any calls and they don't seem to have any hard limit, either. (Still, don't abuse it.) For shipping, they allow you to pick from FedEx Ground, 2-Day, and Next Day, none of which cost anything to you. Also, I might just be slow at catching on, but a lot of manufacturers (National, TI, ST, etc.) look like they ship a lot of their samples from Thief River Falls, Minnesota. The specific address they ship from matches with Digi-Key's address, so they're probably forwarding the sample requests to Digi-Key for fulfillment. (I think Fairchild forwards to Mouser, if the Mouser box I got is any indication.) Just something to add.
+> I didn't get any calls and they don't seem to have any hard limit for request frequency, either. (Still, don't abuse it.) For shipping, they allow you to pick from FedEx Ground, 2-Day, and Next Day, none of which cost anything to you. Also, I might just be slow at catching on, but a lot of manufacturers (National, TI, ST, etc.) look like they ship a lot of their samples from Thief River Falls, Minnesota. The specific address they ship from matches with Digi-Key's address, so they're probably forwarding the sample requests to Digi-Key for fulfillment. (I think Fairchild forwards to Mouser, if the Mouser box I got is any indication.) Just something to add.
-> For this month I've made 4 sample orders with an avg of 5 different parts with 3 or 4 of each- They seem to be generous for students working on school projects.
+> For this month I've made 4 sample orders with an avg of 5 different parts with 3 or 4 of each.
-> If you are not a company it is possible to get your request denied, this is because TIs help-pages about ordering-information are wrong/lacking. For company name, if you're a student, enter the complete University Name in the company name field. If you're self employed, then use Independent Designer or Independent Consultant in the company name field. - Wody
+> If you are not a company it is possible to get your request denied, this is because TIs help-pages about ordering-information are wrong/lacking. For company name. If you're self employed, then use Independent Designer or Independent Consultant in the company name field. - Wody
-> I seriously doubt the part about 'students' - I've got this rejection explanation reply (May 2013, I *used* a university email),
+> Current stance on 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
 > 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

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