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--- findingparts:sampling [2014/03/13 16:19]
vaxquis
+++ findingparts:sampling [2014/03/13 16:35]
vaxquis removed NXP per 'THIS SERVICE IS ONLY OPEN TO CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE DIRECT PURCHASING AGREEMENTS WITH NXP.'
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 [[http://www.allegromicro.com/|Allegro Microsystems]]
 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.nxp.com/|NXP]]
-(no info)
 <del>[[http://www.cypress.com|Cypress]]</del>
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 > Distributors like Mouser Electronics are capable of shipping out single items.- August 2013, 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.
+[[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.
 >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.
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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>
+[[http://www.serpac.com|Serpac]] - Offers many different project enclosures, from heavy toolboxes to tiny remote control style cases. Many cases offer clear or IR transparent front plates as well as AA and 9V battery holders. Offers many different project enclosures, from heavy toolboxes to tiny remote control style cases. Seems to be sending 2-5 of up to 2 parts, and there is a sliding 30-day window, in which you can order 3 times.
-[[http://www.serpac.com|Serpac]] - Offers many different project enclosures, from heavy toolboxes to tiny remote control style cases. Many cases offer clear or IR transparent front plates as well as AA and 9V battery holders. Just send them an email and they'll ship right away.
 > confirmed ordered 2 enclosures with battery holders - shipped right away  - mrramsey
 > Ordered 3 enclosures. Shipped via USPS international. One enclosure was incomplete and totally broken. -fubar
 > 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.hammfg.com/|Hammond Manufacturing]]
+They are high quality, inexpensive and apparently they'll send you free parts if you call them up. No direct sampling option available on the webpage.
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 [[http://www.koaspeer.com/order-samples/|KOA Speer Electronics]] Capacitors, inductors, resistors, etc. Their form allows for up to 10 samples and 100 Currently seems to be sending 2-5 of up to 2 parts, and there is a sliding 30-day window, in which you can order 3 times.  Microchip is great about sampling microcontrollers; they're much easier to get than Atmel ones. - foobar
- Due to the number of inquires we are no longer able to send samples for free. There is a $40 minimum order policy to   cover order processing. Please increase your order amount to proceed to checkout.  - Copy from their site, 6-21-2008 - Seth
+ Due to the number of inquires we are no longer able to send samples for free. There is a $40 minimum order policy to cover order processing. Please increase your order amount to proceed to checkout.  - Copy from their site, 6-21-2008 - Seth
-[[http://www.hammfg.com/|Hammond Manufacturing]]
-I don't particularly like their enclosures, but they are high quality, inexpensive and apparently they'll send you free parts if you call them up.
-[[http://www.serpac.com|Serpac]] - Offers many different project enclosures, from heavy toolboxes to tiny remote control style cases. M Currently seems to be sending 2-5 of up to 2 parts, and there is a sliding 30-day window, in which you can order 3 times. - foobar
-still no reply from them - vaxquis
 [[http://www.ctparts.com|Central Technologies]]

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