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eCigarette Forum => Modding => Topic started by: kortt on February 25, 2013, 07:56:38 PM

Title: PTN04050caz
Post by: kortt on February 25, 2013, 07:56:38 PM
By the datasheet for this part listing all the specs are right so anyone know why this modules is priced lower than other ptn04050cxx modules?  The title of the product seems different.  What am I missing here?
http://canada.newark.com/texas-instruments/ptn04050caz/ic-isr-6w-smd-4050/dp/92K8245?in_merch=Popular%20Products

BTW, I've got a coupon code for the site good for 15% off till Feb. 28 2013.  I know it works for canada.newark.com , not sure if it works on just newark.com but I'd assume so.  Give it a try.  The code is NEW2PC.
Title: Re: PTN04050caz
Post by: kortt on February 25, 2013, 08:10:05 PM
Oh, just noticed that the picture in the listing shows a PTN78000WAH... I wonder if this listing is messed up.  I sent off an email to them asking about it.
Title: Re: PTN04050caz
Post by: Breaktru on February 26, 2013, 09:00:16 AM
No, it is a PTN04050CAZ. I have ordered before from Arrow Electronics for $13.76. The catch was the shipping cost of $14.95. The order invoice never tells you how much shipping is until you see your credit card statement.
Haven't used Newark.
Title: Re: PTN04050caz
Post by: Jerseybob on February 26, 2013, 09:48:30 AM
I think the best advise is to place an order by phone to find out what the actual chargers are. Some supply houses charge a fee and/or have a min order dollar amount.
Title: Re: PTN04050caz
Post by: FlameOut on February 26, 2013, 04:26:13 PM
I checked out Newark and the site says NO minimum order
Title: Re: PTN04050caz
Post by: kortt on February 26, 2013, 05:43:01 PM
I've ordered from Newark several times and have had no problems.  In the item listings it will tell you if there is a minimum order.  Some items only sell by multiples.  I was surprised at the shipping cost as well.  I paid $8.00 shipping on every order I've placed (mind you I've only placed orders of 50 or 60 bucks or less at a time).  The orders shipped UPS.  I was a bit leery on my first order since on other times USP orders shipped to me via USP from the US to Canada incur a brokerage fee.  I was pleasantly surprised ...no brokerage fee (so far).  Oddly, the Canadian version of Newark (canada.newwark.com) ships from the US.  My last order shipped from TX and I had it next day in Southern Ontario.  I was impressed.

Still waiting for a reply to my email about the aforementioned listing.  I have a couple waiting in my cart there.
Title: Re: PTN04050caz
Post by: CraigHB on February 26, 2013, 07:55:54 PM
I've used Newark a few times.  Always top notch service with them.  They're probably my second pick over Mouser.  A lot of times they have notably lower prices on stuff in small quantities.  I know Digikey is popular, but they have hands down the highest prices of anybody for small quantities.