Lpc2000

OK,

let me have a shot at this one.  To do business with Digikey takes 2
participants, Philips and Digikey. We, the apps guys asked for this
coverage many times because we are aware how difficult it is to get
small quantities :-(  Unfortunately this is way outside our reach and
there seem to be some differences between the responsible people at
both ends. 

Everybody who would like to buy LPC2000 devices as well as LPC900
devices from Digikey could do us a great favor by asking Digikey as
well as your local Philips representative if you know him/her why
Digikey does not sell Philips devices. 

So, not only do I understand your frust, I share it.

Let's keep pushing and pulling at both ends and hope that you can by
and we can sell quantities of 1 through channels like Digikey.

We will get there, hopefully rather sooner than later. 

Best regards, Robert 


--- In lpc2000@yahoogroups.com, "R M" <rodlist@r...> wrote:
> 
> I hate to respond with a 'me too' post, yet I second this motion.
> 
> My company routinely purchases parts from DigiKey, with delivery to
> our door in one or two days (and we are in Canada). As a result I can
> get access to many parts very quickly. 
> 
> However, to get a few LPC samples, I have to talk to my Philips rep
> (Arrow), who has to talk to Philips, which can take over a week.
> 
> And then if I want to purchase trays of parts, it takes a couple of
> weeks for Arrow to deal with our purchasing group, if they have stock.
> DigiKey takes a day or two, no matter the quantity. 
> 
> So Philips, if you are listening, please get your very wonderful LPC
> line on DigiKey's shelves. I know Atmel will have their new ARM7 line
> available at DigiKey, so should you.
> 
> - Rod
> 
> --- In lpc2000@yahoogroups.com, "Paul" <Paul@P...> wrote:
> > 
> > If anyone from Philips is listening, I can't tell you how many times
> > I've had a situation like this.... and the solution was to order
> > parts from Digikey at 4:30 pm for UPS RED delivery the next morning.
> > 
> > I'm sure there's a lot of issues franchising with digikey, but
> > consider that almost all Atmel AVR-tiny and Microchip PIC chips are
> > available tomorrow morning.  That's faster than even finding out
> > IF a Philips LPC sample might show up in a week or two.
> > 
> > 
> > Paul
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > > Philips have greatly streamlined there samples system in the
last few
> > > years - you should be able to get 5pcs free of charge in a week or
> two.