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GeRes

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Feb 6, 2013 12:29 PM

Where can I find engineering samples?...

.. of the FCN series of capacitors offered by CDE?

After contacting CDE, it seems they do not offer samples for product research and development, and prototyping.

Needed 250V, in the 0.1 - 1.0 uf range, as in example; FCN6031E564K.

Thank You.

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MetMan
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Feb 6, 2013 2:04 PM (in response to GeRes)
Where can I find engineering samples?...

Hmm, if CDE doesn't offer samples I doubt you'll find them anywhere. Your best hope may be to find a distributor that actually has some in stock for sale...

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- GeRes
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  Feb 6, 2013 4:12 PM (in response to MetMan)
  Where can I find engineering samples?...
  
  Not much luck there either. I would have no problem paying for a small assortment as described.
  
  It must be hard to sell a component when there are none available to be engineered into a new product.
  
  Thanks.
  
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  - MetMan
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    Feb 6, 2013 4:19 PM (in response to GeRes)
    Where can I find engineering samples?...
    
    If you're designing a new product, maybe you want to try to find another brand that's easier to source... these caps seem to be pretty scarce.
    
    How about these? http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/ECW-U2564KCZ/PCF1280CT-ND/353991
    
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    - GeRes
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      Feb 6, 2013 6:47 PM (in response to MetMan)
      Where can I find engineering samples?...
      
      My thoughts exactly.
      Some of the specifications drew us to the CDE FCN line but we will review the Panasonics. Both seem to be similar in size.
      
      Thank you very much. You have been quite helpfull.
      
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nannasin28
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Apr 9, 2013 1:36 AM (in response to GeRes)
Where can I find engineering samples?...

Your best hope may be to find a distributor..

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JimHarrison
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Apr 10, 2013 12:36 PM (in response to GeRes)
Where can I find engineering samples?...

Digiy-Key has stock of a 0.33u 250V

http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/FCN3925E334K-V/338-2790-1-ND/2614439

They are $3.39 ea. at 500 they cost $1.69

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dolphinboy
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Apr 12, 2013 12:21 PM (in response to GeRes)
Where can I find engineering samples?...

If you're a legit business a lot of manufacturers will send a sample, usually 1, of a new product. Might take a really sincere phone call or three. Good luck.

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