Time for new uP

[Jim Patchell]

Chris MacDonald wrote:

>
> So I guess I'm wondering if anyone else has had trouble getting Atmel
> parts or did I just pick a bad time to start looking?
>

    This has been a much disscussed topic on comp.arch.embedded.  In europe, it seems,
the shortage is even worse.  I had no trouble when I purchased my starter kit, and I
have yet to purchase any other parts other than what came in my starter kit.  Last
time I checked digikey, the AT90S8515, which is the part I chose, still had plenty of
stock (couple months ago now).  The AVR is very popular for use in cell phones, and
Atmel is evidently turning them out as fast as they can, according to what I have
read.  Like all things in life, there is always a down side to everything.

    -Jim

>
> -Chris MacDonald
>
> Tim Ressel wrote:
> >
> > Well boys and girls, I believe its time to face the music and let a new uP into
> > my circle. I have choosen Atmel AVRs for three very good reasons:
> >
> > 1.  Folks on the list gave Atmel the "thumbs up"
> > 2.  DigiKey has the STK200 starter kit for $49
> > 3.  The voices in my head told me to do it.
> >
> > My old workhorse, the Motorola 68HC11, will still be around of course. We're old
> > friends, if you know what I mean.
> >
> > Tim Ressel--Compliance Engineer
> > Hewlett-Packard
> > Verifone Division
> > 3755 Atherton Rd.
> > Rocklin, Cal
> > 916-630-2541
> > timothy_ressel at hp.com