MOTM

That sucks. What we need is whatever technological advances are necessary for someone to clone and self-manufacture IC's.

--- 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.
>