MOTM

Analog Devices has just *obsoleted* 3 critical parts used in MOTM modules:

SSM2210PZ NPN array (440/490)
SSM2220PZ PNP array (420/440/480)
MAT-02EH NPN array (300/310)

What does this mean?

a) prices for the above modules and Extra Parts kits have increased 
effective immediately, because........

b) I now have to buy these parts on the 'gray market'. They are *still 
available* but NOT from standard suppliers like DigiKey & Mouser. This 
means.......

c) the price of these just went up 50-75%.

d) all orders that have already been placed will ship at the original price. 
These backorders will pretty much deplete the stock I have, so I'm in the 
process as we speak getting quotes for these parts. It will not be pretty :(

e) ADI claims that *at some point* (cough) there will be "drop-in" 
replacements for the 2210/220 but *only in SMT*. There is a *planned* 
(double cough) MAT-02EH replacement still in the metal can.

I'm doing all I can to support these 10+ years old designs, but man is it 
getting harder and harder :(

Paul S.