Re: Analog multiplier still alive ?


martin griffith wrote:

> On Tue, 19 Apr 2005 16:20:53 +0100, in sci.electronics.design Pooh
> Bear <rabbitsfriendsandrelations@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> >Tim Shoppa wrote:
> >Talking of things being discontinued, I was astonished to see Philips
> >remove the NE5532/4 ( the classic high performance audio op-amp ) from its
> >current product line-up. Still available from TI & JRC though.
> >
> >
> >Graham
>
> I relabel 5534's toTDA1034 to give them that "pre CD" sound.

LOL ! I actually have some original TDA1034s somewhere in the metal can package
!

> All in all, it is a stunning bit of silicon, there are better,
> (AD797?), but what a price differential

Collosal. The 5532 is typically around 20-30 cents in quantity. I guess Philips
weren't making money from it anymore.

Graham

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