However, the second carton was 50cm( 1/2 metre ) long and about 10cm square section .. .. surely not for one SMD FRAM chip?
When opened it revealed an antistatic bag, also 50cm x 10cm, and in the bag was a 50cm length of antistatic IC tube containing, you've guess it, ONE SMD FRAM chip.
10 pounds is a price!!
It's amazing how small items manage to hide themselves so completely. You think they should be close to where they drop, but they obviously sprout wings and if you ever do find them they're well concealed at the far end of the workshop.the chip became airborne with some velocity, but in which direction - I haven't a clue !
Apparently MM thought this hilarious...
FRAM's are pretty pricey! - and RS aren't known for been cheap.
So where would you buy from then ?
Clumsy old fool!I jumped, the tweezers twisted, and the chip became airborne with some velocity, but in which direction - I haven't a clue !
the doorbell rang which made the dog bark, as she was sitting under my chair I jumped, the tweezers twisted, and the chip became airborne with some velocity, but in which direction
She probably thought you tossed the chip in the air for her to catch.
So still retrievable then
Clumsy old fool!
However, if you check Farnell, they are often (but not always) a bit cheaper - and if Farnell stock it, then check CPC (a Farnell Company) who are often a LOT cheaper than Farnell themselves (just use the same Farnell order code).
Yes I know CPC quite well, I've used them quite a lot, but .. .. .. .
The big issue I have with all three - RS, Farnell & CPC - and I assume the other big names will be the same, is the delivery charges .. .. .. as a hobbyist putting together an order for £30 minimum free delivery value is often unrealistic. This last order being a classic example .. .. the original order value with the FRAM chip and the other bits & pieces qualified for free delivery, but now I need a replacement chip I have to pay £4.95 for the privilege.
The other issue is that CPC are not always willing to ship a part from Farnell that they do not stock. I've tried that in the past and the Farnell part appears on the delivery note marked 'to follow' .. but it never does.
Clumsy old fool!
It doesn't matter what you use, or how good it is, you're still going to drop components occasionally, particularly SM ones.
One day I'm going to empty and clean my vacuum cleaner, then vacuum my study.
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