Found a US supplier for CXA1645 DIP chips.

[Lastcallhall]

Hi all. I'm fairly new to the board, but I've spent the better part of the year learning about console modifications, and have completed several projects, as well. Lately I've been building RGB and s-video amps, and as such I've used the CXA1645 chip quite a bit. the problem I have with them is that most suppliers have the SOP package, which, while workable, doesn't really lend itself well to hobbiyist projects if you're using a circuit board. I've sought out DIP suppliers in the past, only to have them half way across the world and on some pretty sketchy websites. I contacted my supplier at Syracuse Semiconductors to see if he could get ahold of any DIP packages locally and he said he would get back to me. Below is his response:

 

I can get the CXA1645P (DIP package) @ $12.95 each, but there is a 25 piece minimum. It will take me about a week to get them in.

 

You mentioned you might have some friends who need this part. Please let me know if you would like to order them.

 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

 

Best Regards,

Joe

 

Syracuse Semiconductors, Inc.

 

I'm posting this here, as well as on Sega-16, in hopes that there is enough interest to put together a group order, as I cannot afford the whole 25 by myself. Also, I called Joe back today to inform him of my status, and he said he would be willing to purchase the full 25 even if we cannot get a full order together, and that he would just burn them off as he normally does - through eBay and word of mouth.

 

Please PM me if interested. I'd like to have an answer to give him by Friday. Thanks!!!

Edited December 28, 2010 by Lastcallhall

[Richard H.]

Why not get some 24 SOP to 24 DIP convertor PCB's like this

[Lastcallhall]

Why not get some 24 SOP to 24 DIP convertor PCB's like this

 

 

Because after buying the SOP-DIP board, and the CXA1645 SOP, you spend around 17+ shipping, whereas with the DIP package it's 13+ shipping.