Nte-876

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Hi,

Is the NTE-876 fully compatible with the LM3909, i.e. can I replace the LM3909
by the NTE876 without changing the schematics and component values?

Thanks for the info,

Nicolas




>>> Bruce Bates <bvbates@u...> 11/27/00 06:25AM >>>
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

>--
>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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In a message dated 11/28/00 7:11:08 PM Eastern Standard Time,
Nicolas.Fournel@f... writes:

<< Is the NTE-876 fully compatible with the LM3909, i.e. can I replace the
LM3909 by the NTE876 without changing the schematics and component values? >>

I just compared the datasheets on these two parts, and yes,
NTE-876 looks to be a drop-in replacement for the LM3909.
The specs were identical.

Regards,

Steve

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At 04:08 PM 11/28/2000 -0800, you wrote:
>Hi,
>
>Is the NTE-876 fully compatible with the LM3909, i.e. can I replace the
>LM3909 by the NTE876 without changing the schematics and component values?
>
>Thanks for the info,
>
>Nicolas

According to the dox, it is a pin-for-pin replacement. I didn't look any
further than that. The data sheet is available from NTE.




> >>> Bruce Bates <bvbates@u...> 11/27/00 06:25AM >>>
>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
>
> >--
> >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. >>