XR2206 is a very useful part

[Mikebits]

Since the biggest sellers don't sell the XR2206 then it must be doomed soon.

The companies that I have worked for never used digikey or Newark as a distributor. We would use places like Future, Arrow, and Hamilton Avnet. Digikey and Newark was more regarded as a hobby outlet.

I will have to make a correction. I just looked and it seems Digikey is rated much higher than they use to be as a distributer. #5 for Digikey, Newark #7. #1 is Avnet.

https://www.electro-tech-online.com/custompdfs/2008/07/EBTop25List_042407.pdf

 

[kchriste]

Interesting list Mike, though both AvNet and Arrow also supply computing solutions which tends to skew the numbers when compared to a company that sells only electronic components and tools. It's a handy list and I've bookmarked it.