[sdiy] CA3083

[karl dalen]

Yes james i became avare of this issue since the
posting of the CA3280 took place, i also suspect
that the 3083 are used with the same technology!
Ugh!!

However the devices i have are of Harris make, but
nothing guarrentee that the 3083 are also made out
of "wafer stock".

But there are one thing that dissagree with that
since both Ian and i have seen significant improwement
in the 3083 over various 3045/46 types and i have seen
improwements over a early 3083 from the same maker wich 
could indicate that later 3083 are from a newer tech
used in wafer making, but nothing are guerranteed as it
seams with old beasts!

However i have asked Intersil about this, will post reply later!

Btw, didnt you used to be named Jim? James?

Reg
KD

--- James Patchell <patchell at cox.net> skrev:

> Also...take a look at this....:
> 
> http://www.intersil.com/cda/deviceinfo/0,1477,CA3046,0.html
> 
> The CA3083 is likely made at the same fab that was shut down that makes the 
> CA3046, CA3080, CA3280...etc...so if you want to use the CA3083...I suggest 
> you get them while you can.... :-(
> 
> The CA3083 is still listed as Active...however...this meant nothing for the 
> CA3280 as it turned out.... (the CA3280 was active for a full year after 
> the CA3080 was put on the discontinued list).
> 
> At 03:29 AM 7/4/2005 +0200, karl dalen wrote:
> >1583 original japanese are better then 3046,
> >has lower Rbe!
> >
> >But i still dont understand, why wrestle
> >with the 3046 when you get exellent
> >performance out of the 3083 and it cost less!
> >
> >Reg
> >KD
> >
> >--- Michael Ruberto <frankentron at hotmail.com> skrev:
> >
> > > I'm sure you've all gone over the merits of these devices in agonizing
> > > detail while I was away from the list but my searching of the archives
> has
> > > ended in frustration so now I ask...
> > >
> > > how well does the 1583/NTE42 match up with the 3046 and which is the
> > > prefered choice for use in a VCO expo converter?
> > >
> > > My apologies if I am beating a dead horse.
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> > >
> > > M. A. Ruberto
> > >
> > > PS: It's because I am designing PCBs which are expensive and I value your
> > > input before I go drop the moolah!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> 
>          -Jim
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