How best to order/buy obscure semi's in small quantities?

Howdy all. What is the best way to get small quantities of semi's to fix the random stuff that i get to fix? I've trawled the web and there seem to be alot of places set up to deal with big stuff, and usually involve the same system of emailing off quotes to resellers etc. Ideally id just want to find a place where i can buy what i want and in what quanity (usually 10 or less) without the extra annoyance. I have ben luck and found what i want on ebay once.

At the momemt i am after the infamous MP1410ES which is step down dc converter. I have ound some alternate parts, namely ACT4060 and ZA3020 but i haven't had any more luck with either of them.

Any info would be appreciated! Richard

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arggrr
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These two are pretty good, goldmine seems to have more semiconductors than all electronics, and I think there is only a $10 minimum. Mouser is pretty good about small quantities but they don't carry obsolete parts.

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z28fistergod

There's also Clear Perceptions who specialize in obsolete and hard-to- find components:

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Ken Layton

In long term, ebay alerts for appearance of same kit (non-worker) or kit known to have the same component within . Otherwise datasheet and a work-around with off the shelf ICs etc

-- Diverse Devices, Southampton, England electronic hints and repair briefs , schematics/manuals list on

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N_Cook

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