Just to clarify, The Analog AD5726YRWZ DAC is in production. I just
haven't found a US distributor that carries it in the wider SOIC
package. I have found it in the smaller SMT package but that is not
compatible with the PCB nor my hand soldering skills.
The TI DAC has been in shortage now for a year and conversion at the
factory is planned for next quarter. I would expect it to be out of
shortage within 6 months. Whether any distributor will carry it after
an 18 month shortage is to be seen.
I can't speak for the Analog DACs that Scott got, but some of mine
were samples when I developed the PCB and some were recently provided
when I asked about where to buy them in small quantities. The Analog
reps were really nice and just provided additional samples.
Dave
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ComputerVoltageSources@yahoogroups.com, Scott Deyo
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> > Good news #1 -- due to many samples to Dave Brown and some to me,
> > the DACs are free. Once in production, it looks like they will be
> > ~$12 apiece. Each PCB needs two, and we have enough for everyone.