HIVE-Project

Hello Propeller customers,

We are projecting a shortage of P8X32A-D40 (the DIP) processors relatively soon, perhaps within days after I post this message. The shortage will occur as a result of two variables: (a) increased demand for DIP parts beyond our projections; and (b) underestimation of several lead times in our enterprise resource business planning software.

We don't have accurate replenishment dates at this stage, but our preliminary projections are to have more P8X32A-D40s in stock by October; from history I assure you the date will change +/- 30-60 days. We will update this thread as our suppliers confirm our orders with actual delivery times. As you may know, fabricating chips involves several steps. First, wafers are made at the foundry. Next, they're sent to a packaging company. Finally, they're tested.

We do not foresee shortages with the P8X32A-Q44 or P8X32A-M44. The replenishment of P8X32A-D40s will include more inventory of the other two packages, too.

I post this to the forums because there are several Propeller tool and board providers present, and we feel it is important to give them some priority and advance warning.

Because of this shortage there will be no free or discounted P8X32A-D40s. Occasionally we have traded chips for customer applications or other purposes. Some level of ration-based distribution will be left up to Jim Carey, our Sales Manager.

Sincerely,

Ken Gracey
Parallax Inc.

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