RDSCANNING
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I'm trying to put together a doc for University students that will give some advice on buying parts and finding datasheets. I basically want to know what differences there could be for the same part number, different manufactuers.
For example a search for LM317 on https://www.datasheetarchive.com/ returns 17 different manufacturers.
Are there any manufacturers to avoid. For example, I've read that you should only use NTE parts as a last resort. That old Motorola parts are very good.
If a student buys the cheapest LM317 they can find, would there be any performance or reliability issues?
Any advice appreciated.
For example a search for LM317 on https://www.datasheetarchive.com/ returns 17 different manufacturers.
Are there any manufacturers to avoid. For example, I've read that you should only use NTE parts as a last resort. That old Motorola parts are very good.
If a student buys the cheapest LM317 they can find, would there be any performance or reliability issues?
Any advice appreciated.