[neonixie-l] nwts now with case

2016-12-18 Thread Manuel Azevedo
Hi guys, Just to let you know that you can now order *nwts* with a glossy black acrylic case too. Also, when buying *nwts*, you can now also select either an audio cable or a metal adapter to connect *nwts* to your device. If you ordered *nwts* before the cases were available and are

Re: [neonixie-l] Faulty Atmel Microcontrollers from Aliexpress

2016-12-18 Thread 'Terry S' via neonixie-l
Before the Microchip acquisition, Atmel wasn't exactly fabless, they had purchased a few smaller companies that came with fabs. I don't know where the AVR series is made. The problem is likely counterfeit parts, or die that didn't test 100%, and "leaked" out of fabs... This is more common than

Re: [neonixie-l] Faulty Atmel Microcontrollers from Aliexpress

2016-12-18 Thread Luka C
I agree with what you and the others have said. I should mention, the reason why I want to warn the others about this is because the listings on sites such as Aliexpress/Alibaba actually do say that the component is "original" and "new". If it was marked as refurbished or something like that,

Re: [neonixie-l] Faulty Atmel Microcontrollers from Aliexpress

2016-12-18 Thread NeonJohn
No idea, though I can't imagine them changing their entire work flow and methods just like that. The blank silicon may come from MicroChip now. John On 12/18/2016 11:34 AM, John Rehwinkel wrote: >> Atmel is what is known as a foundryless manufacturer. That is they have >> hunks of silicon

Re: [neonixie-l] Faulty Atmel Microcontrollers from Aliexpress

2016-12-18 Thread John Rehwinkel
> Atmel is what is known as a foundryless manufacturer. That is they have > hunks of silicon logic manufactured by someone else. Is that still true, after their acquisition by Microchip? - John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group.

Re: [neonixie-l] Faulty Atmel Microcontrollers from Aliexpress

2016-12-18 Thread Nick
Likewise - as I used to be in the UK, it was Farnell (Element 14, who also own Newark), RS, Rapid or similar. Occasionally, I'd use DigiKey or Mouser, both of whom have UK delivery services at respectable rates. Out here in the UAE, it's still Farnell but I have to wait two days instead of one