If you only need one of each for prototyping or whatever, then just look if you can get samples via their webpage.
I must admit Maxim is the ONLY (I hope you ba$**rds at AD are reading this post :x ) company that have sent me samples when I requested them which is why I try use their products as much as possible.....
Just a little note to twinsen: Besides MAXIM, Texas Instruments also supplies samples in a week or two. Analog Devices and ATMEL don't.
Anyway, I've already asked MAXIM for samples but I need them quickly because they are for a school project. If they take too much to arrive I might lose valuable time.
Which other single unit vendors besides FARNELL and RS do you know? (I could try searching there).
Why not order by your local MAXIM distributor or ask them where to buy their products?
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