Rich Webb wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@4ax.com:
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>>Hi - I have always hoped to find some sort of database that could be
>>downloaded to my computer (or better yet one of my PDAs) that would
>>allow me to do a quick search for a specific part number. I wouldn't
>>be looking for a datasheet - just perhaps a quick mention of what the
>>chips function was and/or similar parts. Has anyone ever seen anything
>>like this? Thanks!
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> Chipdir sounds like what you're looking for.
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> are the main links but any given link can go to any of several
> different mirror sites.
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> See the "About" link in the box at the bottom of every page for terms
> and conditions regarding downloading the database for personal use.
> (Summary: it's OK.) They even give instructions on how and where to
> download the necessary information.
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that looks perfect! Too bad I'm getting 404s for all of the downloads :(