Pulse train - LM3909

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These were great parts for their time, weren't they? Unfortunately NSC
started phasing them out in 1995, finally obsoleting the line in 1998. It
looks like Digikey is all out, but Jameco has them in stock (for $4.95!).

I agree with Carl. If you need them, get 'em while you can. They won't
be making any more of these parts.

Regards,

Steve

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In a message dated 11/27/00 6:50:23 AM Eastern Standard Time, carl@g...
writes:

<< >>Actually a 3909 is a better choice for just pulsing a LED. Lower current
>>and fewer components...
>>Bill
>
< Greb 'em while you can. I read that they're being discontinued. >>

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At 07:40 AM 11/27/2000 -0500, you wrote:
>These were great parts for their time, weren't they? Unfortunately NSC
>started phasing them out in 1995, finally obsoleting the line in 1998. It
>looks like Digikey is all out, but Jameco has them in stock (for $4.95!).

At THAT exhorbitant price, I'd order overseas
[noparse][[/noparse] http://www.crownhill.co.uk/itm00178.htm ]

They charge One UK Pound, and with today's exchange rate that's $1.47 each,
so any postage is MORE than covered ! The NTE-876 may prove a suitable
alternative at well.

>I agree with Carl. If you need them, get 'em while you can. They won't
>be making any more of these parts.

Worldwide, there seems to be current stock, but NOT in the US !

>Regards,
>
>Steve

Regards,

Bruce Bates

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>In a message dated 11/27/00 6:50:23 AM Eastern Standard Time, carl@g...
>writes:
>
><< >>Actually a 3909 is a better choice for just pulsing a LED. Lower current
> >>and fewer components...
> >>Bill
> >
>< Greb 'em while you can. I read that they're being discontinued. >>