Zener Diode Backordered at Digikey - 6/11/2004!

[sgraber]

So I just ordered all my parts and apparently the Zener (1N4742AMSCT-ND ZENER DIODE 12V 5% 1.0W DO-41) is on Back order and not due in until mid-june... Does someone have an extra one they are willing to sell me? Or is this something I can find locally? ie Radio Shack?

Steve Graber
http://www.grabercars.com

[brentp]

Fortunately, you should be able to find that locally- possibly radio shack should have it

Brent

[Paratime]

You didn't mention where local is, but you can order an equiv. zener from here:

http://www.marvac.com/

and I believe here as well:

http://www.orvac.com/

[mrjones2]

I was able to pick some extras up at my local electronics place. I can sell them in packs of 2, for $1.00 including shipping within the 48. Paypal me at mrjones2@ix.netcom.com or email me any questions.

Kendall

[rondefly]

Hi, It has been a week since I read Brent did get his order conformation from FedX, Can I get some kind of date to receive my parts?
Thankyou

Ron Triano

[AE86FL]

the 1N4742ADICT-ND 1N4742A-T DIODE ZENER 12V 1W 5% DO-41 can be used as replacement when order from digi-key. it has same package and spec,just a different manufacturer and $0.11 more/piece.

[brentp]

Hi Ron,

Yours and many others are scheduled to go out early next week. Due to a production problem at the PCB manufacturer I only received a partial order last week- the rest of my order should arrive Monday.

So you'll get your order soon- thanks for your patience
Brent

[Paratime]

I have just received my PCB and chip.

Brent, you are da MAN!

[Barry_D]

I faced the same problem when I ordered my parts list from Digikey. So I bought mine from my local Radio Shack. Its part# is 276-563. It's a two-pack, sells for .99, and has these specs:
1NT4742A, 12 Volt, current-21mA, Max power dissipation=1.0w.

Does this Radio Shack Zener Diode meet the spec?


1974 2002 BMW wide body w/many mods...
complete engine rebuild, f.i/turbo/MegaJolt
& MegaSquirt conversions starting now!
(=oo=)
Rock on Brent!

Barry Durham
barry@BMWupgrades.com
501 227-4365
http://www.BMWupgrades.com/
Coming soon...

[Barry_D]

Hello Paratime,

My local Radio Shack is in Little Rock, AR, but anyone across the nation can buy the same diode pack at their local Radio Shack. I'm guessing you're not here in the states huh? If that's true then obviously a web buy is the way to go.

From the specs I had to compare to I'm assuming I bought a compatible Zener Diode at Radio Shack didn't I?


1974 2002 BMW wide body w/many mods...
complete engine rebuild, f.i/turbo/MegaJolt
& MegaSquirt conversions starting now!
(=oo=)
Rock on Brent!

Barry Durham
barry@BMWupgrades.com
501 227-4365
http://www.BMWupgrades.com/
Coming soon...

[brentp]

Barry,

Yep, the radio shack part you purchased should work just fine.

Thanks,
Brent

[squirrelgripper]

Barry,

I went to the RadioShack on Cantrell Rd looking for one - they were out of stock until Friday -have you cornered the market in Little Rock?!

Also, Brent - as you mentioned in another post the problem is that the diode shipped by Digikey has the thicker leads - do you know any way of ordering one with thinner leads?
Thanks,
Iain Cameron

[sgraber]

That's great! Thank you very much for the info. My digi-key order arrived, Brent's board and chip appear to be in the mail, and I have a nice Radio Shack just around the corner. Perfect!

I also meant to say- thanks Kendall for the kind offer, but I'll hit R.S. on the way home tonite!

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Steve Graber<br>
A lightweight tube-frame sportscar for street and track<br>
http://www.grabercars.com

[victor rosario]

I JUST BAUGHT THE LAST THREE PACKS OF ZENER DIODES FROM MY LOCAL RADIO SHACK. ILL SELL ONE MAYBE TWO OF THE PACKS IF ANYONE NEEDS THEM. COST IS $1.50 FOR TWO SHIPPING INCLUDED.

[rondefly]

Hi Brent, I did get the board today.

Looking for a manual to build it with.

Thanks Ron Triano