What's going on with LM3886 availability?

[BrianL]

Digi-Key indicates upcoming availability of both 'T' and 'TF' versions in August-September timeframe. At least that's what I saw late last week.

 

[asuslover]

I placed an order on Digi-key a few weeks ago, they changed the shipping date from 8th of August to 28th of August.
Will see how many other changes.

 

[NareshBrd]

How many units / tubes did you order?
And the price per piece, including shipping?

 

[asuslover]

I order 16 pieces,
like 7-8$/piece+ tax(apprx 10%) + 10$ for shipping.

 

[tomchr]

I placed my order with Digikey in January of 2022 (yes, last year). They were originally supposed to ship by March this year. That got punted to March of next year (2024). Then brought back in to July 4, 2023. Then Aug 8, 2023, and now Aug 28, 2023. I'll believe they shipped once I have them in-hand.

Tom

 

[simon7000]

When I go to the TI website it tells me they have three models available with a total of more than 800 pieces available. Maximum orders of 10 pieces. I do have to log in to see that data.

The only problem I have had so far was trying to Reship parts to one fellow the shipping was more than $40!!!

 

[NareshBrd]

That means it is a country based allocation, 800 is about 1 carton, or less.
USA members see it, and Canadians, among others, do not see it available.

 

[asuslover]

For some reason Simon can see them available, but I cannot.

 

[tomchr]

I can't see them either. I know others can, but I can't. No idea why... QTY 10 wouldn't put much of a dent in my LM3886 need. I need 600 for the next batch of Modulus-686.

Tom

 

[aditya]

I need 4, preferably Isolated ones. Still have to Assemble the DR-86. even the Clips suggested to hold the '86 goes out stock

 

[tomchr]

Digikey says the LM3886TF will ship in October so if you place an order with them there's some hope you'll have chips by Christmas.

Tom

 

[tomchr]

August 28 comes early this year. I just received 475 LM3886T/NOPB from Digikey. They didn't even send me a ship notification - or if they did, I missed it.

Tom

 

[benb]

Congratulations! I know at this point it must feel like winning the lottery!

 

[tomchr]

Something like that. Or maybe just the result of a little planning. I placed this order eighteen (18) months ago(!). Either way, it's a relief for sure. I can now make more Modulus-86 stereo kits, Modulus-286, and start thinking about more Modulus-686.

Make that 495 LM3886T/NOPB, by the way. There were two more smaller ESD bags in the box with 10 ICs in each.

Tom

 

[tomchr]

Also... The remainder of my order has been pulled in from August 28 to August 3. There's hope, guys!

Tom

 

[asuslover]

Nice one Tom!
Looks like my order should ship on the 3rd of August too, but will see….

 

[aditya]

when i was on Digikey it showed 9000 as factory stock so may there is bump in production. God Bless us all with good yeild of parts and world peace

 

[aditya]

Digikey says the LM3886TF will ship in October so if you place an order with them there's some hope you'll have chips by Christmas.

Tom

I ordered the metal tab ones as the date was closer.

 

[akhi9980]

I ordered 100 quantities of LM3886TF through sample program. Between I work for TI.
I can share some of these with community. I am based out of India

 

[aditya]

I

ordered 100 quantities of LM3886TF through sample program. Between I work for TI.
I can share some of these with community. I am based out of India

If you can spare 5 that would be amazing for me. Will pay shipping and part