What are companies giving out free samples?

[MathGeek]

This topic was discussed a while ago, but I would like to refine a little.
Here is the link to the old one.

https://www.electro-tech-online.com/threads/free-sample-chips.9566/?highlight=free+sample

That has a list of vendors, but ones I tried don't give out easily.

For example,

Fairchild: must have corporate email account (I belong to academic sector, so no go for me)

So, I would like to ask people in the forum what companies are pretty good with samples (eg Microchip) in their personal experience.

Thanks.

 

[HarveyH42]

I've gone out looking just for free parts, usually have a project and specific parts, for which I can afford to pay for, because I have a job. Personally, I think posting a list is a bad idea, and will just make it tougher for the people wanting to try out some new chips, before making a major commitment. That said, it's likely several people will give you plenty of sources, just because it's wrong.

 

[MathGeek]

I just would like a reference list.

That said, I do buy my parts when I build projects with commitment.