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From: tomb@hplsla.HP.COM (Tom Bruhns)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics
Subject: Re: Fast SRAMS question, part II
Message-ID: <5170077@hplsla.HP.COM>
Date: 22 Feb 90 21:03:07 GMT
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>>	I have these chip numbers, where can I actually buy a couple
>>of the chips??  I only want maybe 2 or 3, so that's not enough to 
>>interest suppliers.

>Distributors will often send out small quantitities of inexpensive
>parts as free evaluation samples if they think that you are
>considering using their part in a design to be produced.
>If you luck out and get connected to a sympathetic salesperson,
>you may even get the free samples without misrepresenting your intentions.

Failing this, you might try Active Electronics (HQ: in or near Boston).
They are a distributor, but also cater to low-volume users.  They have
a walk-in store here, but are willing to order, too.