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Actually, if you want to look for the automotive grade parts, look at something like part number ATmega168-15AZ.  These are the rated more for the upper end of the scale rather than the lower end.  

When the data sheet says Absolute Maximum, these are the specs that the vendor will guarantee the part.  However, the Atmel datasheet also states "Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability."  This is pretty much the case for any vendor you look at.

--- In AVR-Chat@yahoogroups.com, wagnerj@... wrote:
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> Arrow has 1,730 of ATmega88-15AD. I would call them a "major distributor".
> 
> However, the spec'd "Absolute Maximum" of -55C to +150C is not matched by
> the spec sheet data which only covers the range of -40C to +150C. Bummers!
> 
> Jim Wagner
> Oregon Research Electronics
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> > Rule #1 of product development: don't design in parts that are hard to
> > get!  If the major distributors don't stock it; don't use it.  Customers
> > tend to get upset when their production runs get delayed because you used
> > a non-stocked part.
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> > Free sample are nice, but I want to know that I can get parts when needed
> > and not have to wait 12 weeks for the factory to ship.
> >
> > Regards,
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> >
> > Tim Gilbert
> > JEM Innovation Inc.
> > 303-926-9053 (office)
> > 303-437-4342 (cell)
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> > www.pdksolutions.com
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> >
> >   ----- Original Message -----
> >   From: Mike Bronosky
> >   To: AVR-Chat@yahoogroups.com
> >   Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 11:08 AM
> >   Subject: [AVR-Chat] Re: aviation use of atmega's
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> >   Checking with a sales rep would be a great idea.
> >   http://www2.atmel.com/about/contact/default.aspx?contactType=Atmel+Sales+Office
> >   You can probably get some free samples to get you started.
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