In a message dated 12/11/2002 11:04:05 AM Central Standard Time,
dsaum@... writes:
> http://www.findchips.com search on "0566" shows that Digikey has them as a
> non stock item requiring a 1000 purchase for about $100. That would last
> me a lifetime.<<
Perhaps for the individual who does relatively LITTLE double-sided PCB work!
I had bought 1K of some PERFECT gold-plated eyelets from a local "surplus
house" (they don't carry them normally), and they were all used up in two or
three years! The TIN-plated ones they had next time I inquired require a
1/16" dia hole, so are kinda useless for under an IC, though they ARE the
right length for a 1/16" board (what, 0.08" long?).
>
> Anyone else have a better source, or a better or cheaper via insert?<<
What is the name of the outfit? International Eylets? I lost the sample-ad,
as THEIR minimum was over $50, too.
Which reminds me! $100 for only 1K eylets? That's 10ยข each! OUTRAGEOUS!
Should be no more than $10 for 1K!
Jan Rowland
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