----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas Keller" <tkeller1@neb.rr.com>
To: <AVR-Chat@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2005 11:59 AM
Subject: Re: [AVR-Chat] ATmega 168
On Tue, 2005-08-16 at 11:45 -0500, Dennis wrote:
> Anyone know of a source for ATmega 168 in P-DIP package. Atmel sample
> stock is down to zippo on the 28 pin plastic.
> Bummer since SDK500 uses only DIP packs. Have checked disty stock and
> seems to be in the same shape as Atmel sample stock.
I have a sneaky suspicion that Atmel is attemptig to phase out their
P-DIP packaging altogether. This is a pity, as prototyping with SMD
packages is difficult at best, and very expensive if you have to
purchase sockets or adapters.
tom
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