XCF01's in the UK

Andy,

Have you checked with a local Xilinx FAE? My local FAE has helped me with this type of issue in the past. I'm not sure if that is normal behaviour but its worth a try.

Also, Digikey may have them and I believe they have a European office now although I could be wrong about that.

Cheers.

try to call MEMEC (

Laurent

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Digikey didn't have them last time I checked, plus they have an annoying minimum order penalty which adds $20 straight away, very annoying. Then there is shipping, which seems to be internationally priced.

Andy.

I'll give them a call, however I don't anticipate much help from them. I've sent them 2 emails and filled out one web form so far!

Its sad but ebay has been my best source so far! I know we are an extremely small minority, but being a hobbiest is hard work!

Andy.

Xilinx have started selling some stuff direct. I don't know if XCF01s are on list, or if there are any problems, or costs, in getting UK delivery but have a look.

Alternatively try both halves of Memec with the franchaise. They are technically in competition. I would use the telephone for maximum result. If after trying all that you still have a problem give me a call and I'll try and assist.

John Adair Enterpoint Ltd. - Home of Broaddown2. The Ultimate Spartan3 Development Board.

They sell a few Spartans, but not the proms to go with them!

Thanks for the offer. I'll try and give them a ring first but may take you up on that.

I still can't get over the fact that there are no hobbiest type distributers for these entry level devices.

Andy.

That would be because there is negligible business - I would imagine the number of UK hobbyist users of these parts would barely make double figures.

Memec/Insight DO work, but it's best to make contact by phone, and speak to a real person. Number is buried somewhere deep in their website...

- Brian