[sdiy] Farnell (Arrow too?) just diched the LM13600

[Paul Maddox]

Colin,

> there is a segment of the distribution market which needs
> to serve large customers and the bureaucratic (but very well
> organised) purchasing systems that they use. If a few of the
> distributors have the muscle to go after this business, all the
> power to 'em.

maybe so, but don't forget there is this damned stupid push for lead-free
parts.
If you make something and you only sell a few by comparison to your other
products, then law changes forcing you to remake them, are you going to bare
that cost?

Paul