On 30 Apr 2007 04:29:42 -0700, Telstar Electronics
wrote:

+++On Apr 29, 9:15 pm, james wrote:
+++ The only thing that bothers me is this is based on an IC that has been
+++ in production for at least 9 yrs. It cousin the SSM2165 has been
+++ obsoleted by the SSM2167. From ADI webpage I wonder how long the
+++ SSM2166 will remian in production? The 14 pin dip version is obsolete.
+++ Also for the SSM2166 the status column puts a contact ADI. It should
+++ be either not reccomended for new designs, obsolete or in production.
+++ I wonder if AD is considering obsoleting the part?
+++
+++You're right about the DIP being obsolete. This is not an indicator
+++that the SO will also go that route. I checked with Analog Devices
+++before starting this project and they said there are no plans to
+++discontinue at this time. Now, that really doesn't mean anything...
+++but if they discontinue... they discontinue. My opinion is that this
+++will not happen for perhaps five years. By the way... the "check with
+++ADI" on their site has to do with availability at this time. It seems
+++that this chip is undergoing a fab location change... probably moving
+++to China (where else) and the location is not ready. The lead time for
+++this chip right now is 36-38 weeks. It's fortunate I have plenty to
+++get started... since brokers are getting upwards of $10 a piece for
+++these right now.
+++
+++www.telstar-electronics.com
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According to Digikey's webpage they have 320 in stock at $5.16 each
single unit quantity. Avnet and Arrow have no stock and on teh
SSM2166SZ they are quoting upwards to 16 week lead time.

Now that is a mor erealistic lead time. 36 to 38 weeks tells me that
the next production run of that IC is not scheduled for at least
another 10 weeks and curent production runs are spoken for. I would
say that this is not a super high run IC. Just enough though to keep
the line open and do a RoHS conversion to the packaging.

james

On 30 Apr 2007 13:26:00 -0700, Telspam Electronics
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On Apr 30, 3:00 pm, Frank Gilliland
wrote:
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Yes, I -am- a "fantastic engineer"..... by your standards.


LOL... Frank... you'll never change.


I have everything I want (except maybe for adequate representation in
Congress). I have no need or desire to change. You, OTOH..... "LOL"!!!

Where's that schematic, Brian?

On Mon, 30 Apr 2007 15:58:55 -0700, Frank Gilliland
wrote:

On 30 Apr 2007 13:26:00 -0700, Telspam Electronics
wrote in
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On Apr 30, 3:00 pm, Frank Gilliland
wrote:
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Yes, I -am- a "fantastic engineer"..... by your standards.


LOL... Frank... you'll never change.


I have everything I want (except maybe for adequate representation in
Congress). I have no need or desire to change. You, OTOH..... "LOL"!!!

Where's that schematic, Brian?


Damn you are right he has been here spamming for at least 10 years. I
think I remember the 1st time I saw him here. He was arguing with a
guy called painkiller from the bayou area. Of course arguing about
whose amp is better. I think that was before he even tried to copy
someones amp schematic.

On Apr 30, 10:05 pm, Apple Eater wrote:
Damn you are right he has been here spamming for at least 10 years. I
think I remember the 1st time I saw him here. He was arguing with a
guy called painkiller from the bayou area. Of course arguing about
whose amp is better. I think that was before he even tried to copy
someones amp schematic.- Hide quoted text -

And I'll be here long after your apple has dried up and turned
brown... lol

http://www.telstar-electronics.com/d...cialOffers.htm

On 1 May 2007 02:51:53 -0700, Telspam Electronics
wrote in
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On Apr 30, 10:05 pm, Apple Eater wrote:
Damn you are right he has been here spamming for at least 10 years. I
think I remember the 1st time I saw him here. He was arguing with a
guy called painkiller from the bayou area. Of course arguing about
whose amp is better. I think that was before he even tried to copy
someones amp schematic.- Hide quoted text -

And I'll be here long after your apple has dried up and turned
brown... lol


I seriously doubt you will be here much longer.

So when do you plan to have your audio box in full production? I can't
wait to get one on the bench!!!

On May 1, 6:04 am, Frank Gilliland
wrote:
I seriously doubt you will be here much longer.
So when do you plan to have your audio box in full production? I can't
wait to get one on the bench!!!


Why would you say something like that. I was here well before you got
here... and I'll be here well after you have left.
As for my "audio box"... why would you want to get one on your bench?
You say it doesn't work... and is a piece of junk. So why bother? Your
a great designer... why don't you just whip up something better?
You're not making sense again Frank.... lol

www.telstar-electronics.com

On May 1, 6:04 am, Frank Gilliland
wrote:
So when do you plan to have your audio box in full production? I can't
wait to get one on the bench!!!

Here's another hacker Frank... http://www.mfjenterprises.com/man/pdf/MFJ-653.pdf
Better get after him... lol

www.telstar-electronics.com

On May 1, 11:43 am, wrote:
frank why do you supoose he is leaving It takes a hell of lot more to
shove somebody out the door in usenet than a few pointed remarks

You tell em mork... lol

www.telstar-electronics.com

On 1 May 2007 04:16:41 -0700, Telspam Electronics
wrote in
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On May 1, 6:04 am, Frank Gilliland
wrote:
I seriously doubt you will be here much longer.
So when do you plan to have your audio box in full production? I can't
wait to get one on the bench!!!


Why would you say something like that. I was here well before you got
here...


I don't think so, Brian.


and I'll be here well after you have left.


Doubtful.


As for my "audio box"... why would you want to get one on your bench?
You say it doesn't work... and is a piece of junk. So why bother?


To do a fair evaluation. If it works as well as you say then I'll be
eating my words, but I don't think that's going to happen.


Your
a great designer... why don't you just whip up something better?


There's already plenty of stuff out there that -does- work. Why would
I make something that is redundant?


You're not making sense again Frank.... lol


What doesn't make sense is why you would want to manufacture a device
that has no potential for profit -- unless it's part of a bigger scam.

On Tue, 01 May 2007 12:43:41 -0400, wrote in
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woghger you are a Congress all in your own head


Take your meds and shut up.