[sdiy] CA3280E....minor alarming news...

[Scott Juskiw]

>They are still active devices, according to the Inersil web site. 
>The only three distributors stocking them are Arrow, Avnet, and 
>Newark.  Avnet has the best price, but a 500 piece minimum.  Newark 
>is kind of pricey.  Not familiar with Arrow.

I held my nose and ordered a lifetime supply from Arrow last week ($4 
each, not cheap but I didn't want 500). That's twice I've ordered 
from Arrow with no problems.