Finding out about old electronic components on the Net, where’s best?
I have a number of real old electronic components, mostly IC's (Integrated Circuits) of various sizes and types.
Way back when I got them, I never thought I would have to use them again this long into the future, and back then we just had books and data sheets, now I have no idea where the books and data sheets are and hope the Net can show me the way.
So besides having a magnifying glass and some tweezers, can anyone suggest some really good sites for getting the data on what I have and how to use it?
Or is best just to chuck them (Integrated Circuits, etc) away and get modern?
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digikey.com is the best for new parts. Old parts are ok sometimes, but new ones will do the same tasks faster, with less power, and with more functions. I would say over 10 years old? chuck them. most data sheets are on the web. you need to know the manufactuer, i like national.com MIKE
You might as well "kill two birds with one stone" and experiment with current technology development PC boards that you can design new modern products from. Some of these prototype boards interface to your PC for testing and circuit development and are sold inexpensively by the manufacturers to encourage use of their IC products. A good manufacturer's site to use as a reference is
http://www.analog.com/