[sdiy] NTE7072 [was: VCO design question]

[Aaron Lanterman]

On Dec 2, 2008, at 2:56 PM, David G. Dixon wrote:

> ...also, not to belabour the point, but no-one actually refuted my  
> (naive)
> analysis, so I'm assuming it's basically correct.  However, I'm  
> wondering:
>
> Does anyone on the list have any experience with the NTE7072 IC dual  
> DC
> controlled potentiometer?  It seems like a toy which could be used  
> to great
> effect all over synth circuits, but it is a little pricey (about $9)  
> and big
> (18 pin DIP).

NTE parts are usually other folk's parts with the serial #'s filed off  
and the NTE label stamped on.

I'm guessing this is the original:

http://www.datasheetcatalog.com/datasheets_pdf/T/D/A/1/TDA1074.shtml

Sadly, the TDA1074 doesn't show up on findchips.com - looks like you'd  
be stuck (more or less) with the NTE substitute.

- Aaron