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Parallax SX Chip Prices to Decrease Between 6 and 40% by February 2006!

Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,401
edited 2006-01-30 23:42 in General Discussion
Dear SXers:

Over the next few days, Parallax will be updating all of our SX chip prices. We are lowering SX chip prices between 6 and 40%, depending on the package style and quantity price break. The·most significant price reduction is in the SX28AC/DP, followed by the SX48BD, SX20AC/SS and the SX28AC/SS. Considering all package styles·and price breaks, the average price reduction is 20% overall. And, all of the parts will be available in RoHS-compliant packaging at the same price. Finally, we will offer "rail packs" with pricing based on the 100-unit price. Rail quantities vary by package type, but are between 14 and 68 units.

The·price reduction·is a result of Parallax taking over the packaging and testing of the SX line from Ubicom. We are very happy to be able to be able to offer·lower prices with an improvement in the supply situation.

Pending completion of testing, Parallax-labelled SX chips will·start·shipping in·February. Backorders are being filled by date of receipt. At present, you can still purchase Ubicom-labelled SX52s and SX28AC/DPs. All other chips will be Parallax-labelled and tested, along with the SX28AC/DPs when the Ubicom supply is exhausted.

More details on the new pricing is below.

Sincerely,

Ken Gracey
Parallax, Inc.

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Comments

  • william chanwilliam chan Posts: 1,326
    edited 2006-01-27 07:27
    Anybody want to go and celebrate?
  • Clock LoopClock Loop Posts: 2,069
    edited 2006-01-27 12:29
    What does the "-g" mean?

    If I were to guess its the RoHS-compliant packaging?

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  • Paul BakerPaul Baker Posts: 6,351
    edited 2006-01-27 16:54
    its likely "-g" is "green", ie environmentally friendly (RoHS).

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  • Chris SavageChris Savage Parallax Engineering Posts: 14,406
    edited 2006-01-27 17:24
    Paul,

    ·· That is correct and the -G is shown as RoHS compliant on the following page.

    http://www.parallax.com/sx/data_sheets.asp

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  • LoopyBytelooseLoopyByteloose Posts: 12,537
    edited 2006-01-30 06:17
    For the DIY group, from what I have been trying to comprehend, the RoHS are a bit higher temperature to make the solder stick and a bit more tricky to solder [noparse][[/noparse]maybe different flux and solder required as they were never designed for 'mixed use'] .

    Of course, if you are using DIP sockets, it doesn't matter.

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  • BeanBean Posts: 8,129
    edited 2006-01-30 12:09
    Ken,
    What is the reason that the -G parts are only rated 0 to 70 degrees C ?
    Bean.

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    http://www.parallax.com/detail.asp?product_id=30012

    "SX-Video OSD module" Now available from Parallax for only·$49.95
    http://www.parallax.com/detail.asp?product_id=30015

    Product web site: www.sxvm.com

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  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,401
    edited 2006-01-30 21:02
    Hello Terry,

    I apologize for the delay.

    We're conservative with the -G versions at this moment because we've not completed the qualification. However, given that the die is the same (and the RoHS-compliance is just a matter of packaging) we expect the temperature rating to be similar.

    Ken Gracey
    Parallax, Inc.
  • BeanBean Posts: 8,129
    edited 2006-01-30 23:42
    Well as they say (who is "they" anyway) better safe than sorry.
    I think the old devices were rated 0 - 70 when used at 75MHz.

    Bean.

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    "SX-Video·Module" Now available from Parallax for only $28.95

    http://www.parallax.com/detail.asp?product_id=30012

    "SX-Video OSD module" Now available from Parallax for only·$49.95
    http://www.parallax.com/detail.asp?product_id=30015

    Product web site: www.sxvm.com

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