Hey Paul,
isn't there an alternative we can use for the MAT-02EH?
Can we use a MAT-02CH or BH instead?
Peter
--- In motm@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Schreiber" <synth1@...> wrote:
>
> Analog Devices has just ∗obsoleted∗ 3 critical parts used in MOTM modules:
>
> SSM2210PZ NPN array (440/490)
> SSM2220PZ PNP array (420/440/480)
> MAT-02EH NPN array (300/310)
>
> What does this mean?
>
> a) prices for the above modules and Extra Parts kits have increased
> effective immediately, because........
>
> b) I now have to buy these parts on the 'gray market'. They are ∗still
> available∗ but NOT from standard suppliers like DigiKey & Mouser. This
> means.......
>
> c) the price of these just went up 50-75%.
>
> d) all orders that have already been placed will ship at the original price.
> These backorders will pretty much deplete the stock I have, so I'm in the
> process as we speak getting quotes for these parts. It will not be pretty :(
>
> e) ADI claims that ∗at some point∗ (cough) there will be "drop-in"
> replacements for the 2210/220 but ∗only in SMT∗. There is a ∗planned∗
> (double cough) MAT-02EH replacement still in the metal can.
>
> I'm doing all I can to support these 10+ years old designs, but man is it
> getting harder and harder :(
>
> Paul S.
>