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April 09, 2017, 05:58 PM
mark123
EBay electronic components
I'm looking for a specific OpAmp, an LM308N to be exact. They're discontinued. There's no real source except for a ton on eBay. Direct from China. A few bucks for 10 and other various deals.

So, what is the chance that these are legit components? I'm skeptical and I'm going to assume they are either counterfeit or something else relabled.

Should I just stick with something like an OP07 from a reputable dealer? It's a little different but the slew rate is low like the LM308.
April 09, 2017, 06:04 PM
TXJIM
For a few bucks spin the wheel and take a chance.....


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April 09, 2017, 06:04 PM
comet24
define legit.... It will definitely be a copy. Will it work. Probably. For a few bucks why not give it a try.

I have no idea if this is what your looking for but when I tried to see what it was google showed me this.

http://www.jameco.com/z/LM308N...eytUFf640aAv5U8P8HAQ


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April 09, 2017, 06:11 PM
mark123
quote:
Originally posted by comet24:
define legit.... It will definitely be a copy. Will it work. Probably. For a few bucks why not give it a try.
A direct copy with equivalent specs is just fine with me.

quote:
Originally posted by comet24:
I have no idea if this is what your looking for but when I tried to see what it was google showed me this.

http://www.jameco.com/z/LM308N...eytUFf640aAv5U8P8HAQ
Well, there ya go. A bit more loot but that's it. Jameco wasn't in my list of suppliers. I've been using mouser, small bear and tayda. I'll add them and see how it goes. Thanks for the tip.
April 09, 2017, 06:39 PM
4MUL8R
https://reverb.com/item/168553...6PYaAtk68P8HAQ&pla=1

Maybe this would work better?


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April 09, 2017, 06:42 PM
220-9er
If the genuine is made in China, it's probably the same.


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April 09, 2017, 09:06 PM
mark123
Thanks for the tips everyone. You're tops! Smile
April 09, 2017, 09:13 PM
Wayniac
I noticed you didn't mention Digikey for a reliable source. I rely mainly upon Digikey and Mouser for parts.