LED Matrix driver chip

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I wish sparkfun stocked these.

http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/3291

They would make it so easy to control an LED matrix display.

Anyone know where i can get one? Maxim uses a local distributor in Australia who rejected my application for samples. No one seems to stock these in small quantities (ie, not entire reels).

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You could get them through Maxim Direct…

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do you mean direct to Maxim for samples? tried that. the sample request is automatically sent to the Australian distributor…then rejected :frowning:

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No, i meant their [online store… Quite a leadtime on their stuff tho…](Mixed-signal and digital signal processing ICs | Analog Devices)