i am in the process of trying to get a chip for my sanyo 9840, chip number la4508. i originally placed an order with SMC electronics, who said they have no minimum order, but i just recieved word that they are out of stock on this unit. does anyone know of a source with no minimum order that i could try? everywhere i find it for sale has minimum orders of $75 or more (some have a minimum 100 unit order!).

thanks!

http://www.dicomse.com.ar/

This dealer is from my country.
They are specialist in out-of-production semiconductors (obsolete)
The search engine shield that THEY HAVE LA4508 from Sanyo. The said the unity price, price for five units and for fifty.
Also they can send components to another country via DHL.

Perhaps you have luck there ...

thanks success! i'll give it a look.

A couple places to try:

http://www.kenselectronics.com/lists/orig.htm
LA4508 is listed as in stock near the bottom of the web page.

http://tvmodule.com/semiconductors/index.html

thanks lee! i actually remember being at the kens site, but i don't remember why i didn't order with them. anyway, i've sent off a request, we'll see if they can fill it. it'll be (virtual) beers all around if i can get this box booming....