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| >>The requested samples are available and can be purchased from our distributor(s). | >>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) | > - so no samples anymore; I'll try with different batch, but I won't keep my hopes up. - vaxquis (August 2013) | ||
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| + | [[http://www.onsemi.com/|ON Semiconductor]] | ||
| + | The other half of Motorola's semiconductor business (see Freescale) they manufacture a broad selection of logic, passive, and interface ICs. Samples incur a $15-20USD handling charge but nearly everything is samplable and they're happy to ship 10 each of 8 items or more. | ||
| + | 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. | ||
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| + | >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.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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| >I've been trying to get anything from them for a long time; definitely DON'T sample expensive parts (even if they DO have sample option), DON'T use student/hobby emails, and be prepared for LONG waits and MANY requests before anything happens. I've sent three or four requests throughout last 4 months, and only gotten a single reply (after almost a month), stating that the parts are too expensive to actually sample them, despite the option on the page. No response to my follow-up email at all. (August 2013) - vaxquis | >I've been trying to get anything from them for a long time; definitely DON'T sample expensive parts (even if they DO have sample option), DON'T use student/hobby emails, and be prepared for LONG waits and MANY requests before anything happens. I've sent three or four requests throughout last 4 months, and only gotten a single reply (after almost a month), stating that the parts are too expensive to actually sample them, despite the option on the page. No response to my follow-up email at all. (August 2013) - vaxquis | ||
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| - | [[http://www.us.liteon.com/opto.prdct.form.html|Lite-On]] | ||
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| - | Appears to do samples of LEDs/optoelectronics. | ||
| [[Http://www.intersil.com|Intersil]] | [[Http://www.intersil.com|Intersil]] | ||
| > I just got 10 HIP4081AIP chips from Intersil as samples. | > I just got 10 HIP4081AIP chips from Intersil as samples. | ||
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| - | [[http://www.onsemi.com/|ON Semiconductor]] | ||
| - | The other half of Motorola's semiconductor business (see Freescale) they manufacture a broad selection of logic, passive, and interface ICs. Samples incur a $15-20USD handling charge but nearly everything is samplable and they're happy to ship 10 each of 8 items or more. | ||
| - | 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. | ||
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| - | >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://centralsemi.com/|Central Semi]] | [[http://centralsemi.com/|Central Semi]] | ||
| - | Apparently also does samples, but I have no myself with it. | + | |
| > Got call from sales rep, had to convince them to send, through local distributor. Got 10 each of 4 different diodes, though. - foobar | > Got call from sales rep, had to convince them to send, through local distributor. Got 10 each of 4 different diodes, though. - foobar | ||
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| + | > Tried to sample, got some follow-up mail but no further actions despite my repeated attempts. I'd call it a no-no, you may have better luck (albeit that's unlikely IMO) (2013) - vaxquis | ||
| [[http://www.zilog.com/|Zilog]] | [[http://www.zilog.com/|Zilog]] | ||
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| Did another order with them, they are now offering up to 3 on 1 part. Took three R5F562N8BDFB this time (same controller, 144 pins instead of 100). | Did another order with them, they are now offering up to 3 on 1 part. Took three R5F562N8BDFB this time (same controller, 144 pins instead of 100). | ||
| - | ====== Passives / Discrete Semi ====== | + | ====== Passives / Opto / Discrete Semi ====== |
| Note: for MOS parts, you can try TI or Microchip (see above) | Note: for MOS parts, you can try TI or Microchip (see above) | ||
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| I got the requested parts after a month's wait, without follow-ups - so you definitely *can* get those passives from them (August 2013') - vaxquis | I got the requested parts after a month's wait, without follow-ups - so you definitely *can* get those passives from them (August 2013') - vaxquis | ||
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| + | [[http://www.bivar.com/|Bivar]] | ||
| + | LED and other similar optos. | ||
| + | >I was able to get a handful (4x5pcs) of UV/IR LEDs from them after contacting the local distributor and a couple of polite email/phone reminders. Overall the time wasted on this was about the value of the parts, but you may be more lucky. Note that they redesigned a site in 2014' and I don't know if the sampling is still available (that's quite probable though) (August 2013') - Vaxquis | ||
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| + | [[http://www.us.liteon.com/opto.prdct.form.html|Lite-On]] | ||
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| + | Appears to do samples of LEDs/optoelectronics. | ||
| ====== Connectors ====== | ====== Connectors ====== | ||
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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 | > 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 | ||
| - | <del>[[http://www.molex.com/|Molex]] | + | [[http://www.mill-max.com/|Mill-Max]] |
| + | Connectors and IC sockets. They seem to ship quickly at no charge (US only?). | ||
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| + | >They shipped my sample with no problems, just with a notice that one of them was bought on a reel and couldn't be sampled. - wilywyrm | ||
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| + | >They send me 10 connectors 4 free without questions via USMail (2013) - Germanstudent | ||
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| + | >I just tried to order a couple connectors and was sent this in reply: | ||
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| + | >>Thank you for your interest in Mill-Max products. The samples you requested may be purchased through our authorized distributor Digi-Key. Please contact them at http://www.digikey.com. | ||
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| + | >Had the same response - Brosiman 19th June 2012 | ||
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| + | >The exact same response; I think that you have to sample stuff that *isn't* described as "In Stock at Distributor", but instead focus on parts "In Stock at Factory"; after sending a request with exclusively non-available stuff I received a reply: | ||
| + | >>Thank you for your interest in Mill-Max products. Our authorized distributors currently handle all overseas requests for samples. Please visit http://www.mill-max.com/distribu/search_distributor_main.cfm to search for a distributor in your area. | ||
| + | >so it seems to be difficult if you're not from North America. | ||
| + | >update: I contacted one of their distributors in Europe (WDI AG) and their representative agreed to broker a sampling request to Mill-Max. I received the samples today. Took a couple of polite mails and about two weeks in total. Not for the faint-hearted. (August 2013) - vaxquis | ||
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| + | [[http://desco.descoindustries.com/|Desco / Charleswater]] | ||
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| + | Grounding/static protection and some simple ESD-proof connectors. | ||
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| + | >received some (dozens of simple alligator clips etc) samples after email verification (December 2014) - vaxquis | ||
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| + | <del>[[http://www.molex.com/|Molex]]</del> | ||
| 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. | 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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| >no samples nor reply from them (tried in 2013 and in 2014) - Vaxquis | >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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| > 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.mill-max.com/|Mill-Max]] | ||
| - | Connectors and IC sockets. They seem to ship quickly at no charge (US only?). | ||
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| - | >They shipped my sample with no problems, just with a notice that one of them was bought on a reel and couldn't be sampled. - wilywyrm | ||
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| - | >They send me 10 connectors 4 free without questions via USMail (2013) - Germanstudent | ||
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| - | >I just tried to order a couple connectors and was sent this in reply: | ||
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| - | >>Thank you for your interest in Mill-Max products. The samples you requested may be purchased through our authorized distributor Digi-Key. Please contact them at http://www.digikey.com. | ||
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| - | >Had the same response - Brosiman 19th June 2012 | ||
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| - | >The exact same response; I think that you have to sample stuff that *isn't* described as "In Stock at Distributor", but instead focus on parts "In Stock at Factory"; after sending a request with exclusively non-available stuff I received a reply: | ||
| - | >>Thank you for your interest in Mill-Max products. Our authorized distributors currently handle all overseas requests for samples. Please visit http://www.mill-max.com/distribu/search_distributor_main.cfm to search for a distributor in your area. | ||
| - | >so it seems to be difficult if you're not from North America. | ||
| - | >update: I contacted one of their distributors in Europe (WDI AG) and their representative agreed to broker a sampling request to Mill-Max. I received the samples today. Took a couple of polite mails and about two weeks in total. (August 2013) - vaxquis | ||
| [[http://www.norcomp.net/Navpages/sample.htm|Norcomp]] | [[http://www.norcomp.net/Navpages/sample.htm|Norcomp]] | ||
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| > Due to the large number of requests we are unable to send out samples. New Age enclosures has a 250 minimum piece order to cover processing costs. | > Due to the large number of requests we are unable to send out samples. New Age enclosures has a 250 minimum piece order to cover processing costs. | ||
| > Distributors like Mouser Electronics are capable of shipping out single items.- August 2013, vaxquis | > Distributors like Mouser Electronics are capable of shipping out single items.- August 2013, vaxquis | ||
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| + | [[http://www.okwenclosures.com|OKW Enclosures]] - Imports enclosures from [[http://tekoenclosures.com/service/sample_form.html|Teko Enclosures]], which has a bit more selection that you can also sample. OKW's selection is like serpac's, but the enclosures are usually only available in black, gray, or white. Only one unit of up to 6 sample parts can be sampled and the "Get a Sample" link must be present on the left sidebar to be eligible. Ships via UPS Ground. | ||
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| + | >Ordered an enclosure from OKW (Back ordered but was informed it will ship when they come in) I have yet to try the electronics division. | ||
| + | > They ship next day with a notice, no pestering about annual units, application, anything! They also have an electronics component site called [[http://www.okwelectronics.com|OKW Electronics]] that imports stuff like LEDs, switches, and radio thingies. Still, I haven't gotten anything yet from this division. - wilywyrm | ||
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| + | > They called me and told me that they have shipped the enclosure samples. But I have to pay for them if I want them. -fubar | ||
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| + | > they forwarded the request to local distributor, which (thankfully) sent me (for free) most of the samples requested after a phone call. (August 2013) - vaxquis | ||
| <del>[[http://www.hammfg.com/|Hammond Manufacturing]]</del> | <del>[[http://www.hammfg.com/|Hammond Manufacturing]]</del> | ||
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| > Serpac is FABULOUS! I ordered one sample late at night. The next morning I received a very friendly and cheerful response. Fast forward a week or two later and a large box with THIRTEEN assorted enclosures showed up! Serpac4Life! -Anonymous Coward | > Serpac is FABULOUS! I ordered one sample late at night. The next morning I received a very friendly and cheerful response. Fast forward a week or two later and a large box with THIRTEEN assorted enclosures showed up! Serpac4Life! -Anonymous Coward | ||
| - | + | > no reply from them after repeated attempts; I seriously doubt if the samples are still available from them (2013/2014) - vaxquis | |
| - | [[http://www.okwenclosures.com|OKW Enclosures]] - Imports enclosures from [[http://tekoenclosures.com/service/sample_form.html|Teko Enclosures]], which has a bit more selection that you can also sample. OKW's selection is like serpac's, but the enclosures are usually only available in black, gray, or white. Only one unit of up to 6 sample parts can be sampled and the "Get a Sample" link must be present on the left sidebar to be eligible. Ships via UPS Ground. | + | |
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| - | >Ordered an enclosure from OKW (Back ordered but was informed it will ship when they come in) I have yet to try the electronics division. | + | |
| - | > They ship next day with a notice, no pestering about annual units, application, anything! They also have an electronics component site called [[http://www.okwelectronics.com|OKW Electronics]] that imports stuff like LEDs, switches, and radio thingies. Still, I haven't gotten anything yet from this division. - wilywyrm | + | |
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| - | > They called me and told me that they have shipped the enclosure samples. But I have to pay for them if I want them. -fubar | + | |
| ====== Switches ====== | ====== Switches ====== | ||
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| >Requested samples, but Mouser explained that NKK does not do samples anymore, but you can still get the parts from mouser. ~ stepstools | >Requested samples, but Mouser explained that NKK does not do samples anymore, but you can still get the parts from mouser. ~ stepstools | ||
| - | > Tyco also sells switches, and they have all different kinds. - foobar | + | <del>[[http://www.e-switch.com|E-Switch]]</del> |
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| + | >Has plenty of interesting switches but unfortunately want you to buy them through their | ||
| + | distributor. Note that Lambind.com directs you to the same site.-Brosiman | ||
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| + | >They forwarded me to local distributor, the distributor largely ignored me (phoned me once and then, despite an actual case of needing the samples for a project, ignored me completely after that, even after my further calls/mails). (2013) - vaxquis | ||
| - | [[http://www.e-switch.com|E-Switch]]-Has plenty of interesting switches but unfortunately want you to buy them through their | ||
| - | distributor.Note that Lambind.com directs you to the same site.-Brosiman | ||
| ====== Others ====== | ====== Others ====== | ||
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