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Ajstadlin at 04:22, 4 December 2011

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	= Free Samples by On-Line Ordering =		= Free Samples by On-Line Ordering =
	* [http://www.fairchildsemi.com Fairchild Semiconductor]		* [http://www.fairchildsemi.com Fairchild Semiconductor]
	* [http://www.foxonline.com Fox Electronics] - Oscillators (sales rep may call)		* [http://www.foxonline.com Fox Electronics] - Oscillators (sales rep may call, lead time may be in months)
	* [http://www.linear.com Linear Technology]		* [http://www.linear.com Linear Technology]
	* [http://www.maxim-ic.com Maxim - Dallas Semiconductor]		* [http://www.maxim-ic.com Maxim - Dallas Semiconductor]
	* [http://www.microchip.com Microchip]		* [http://www.microchip.com Microchip] (excellent technical support)
	* [http://www.national.com National Semiconductor]		* [http://www.national.com National Semiconductor]

Ajstadlin: /* How to Request Samples */

2011-12-04T04:16:35Z

How to Request Samples

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	The following are Request and Thank You letter examples. You can probably do better!		The following are Request and Thank You letter examples. You can probably do better!

			<b>Tips</b>
			* Be as specific as possible to make it as easy as possible for the company rep to place the sample order for you. Try to have complete part numbers, catalog numbers, and correct description.
			* Don't forget the Quantity you need. Keep it low, but allow for mistakes.
			* Check retailers like Digikey to see if the parts are in stock, if not, provide alternative part numbers that comply with your needs.

	== Example Samples Request Letter ==		== Example Samples Request Letter ==
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	specifications and data sheets for the following components that I think will work perfectly with my project.		specifications and data sheets for the following components that I think will work perfectly with my project.

	* component part number/catalog number, package type (e.g. PDIP, thru-hole), quantity requested, part description		* component #1 part number/catalog number, package type (e.g. PDIP, thru-hole), quantity requested, part description
	* ...		if #1 part is not available, #2 part [part info] will also work.
			...

	Is it possible for me to obtain samples of the above components for my project?		Is it possible for me to obtain samples of the above components for my project?

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2011-12-04T04:02:02Z

Example Samples Request Letter

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	project is enclosed [enclose a brief description or abstract page for your project].		project is enclosed [enclose a brief description or abstract page for your project].

	If samples are available, please ship my address at the top of this letter. Feel free to call me for additional details about my project and how the parts will be used.		If samples are available, please ship my address at the top of this letter. Feel free to call me for additional
			details about my project and how the parts will be used.

	Thank you sincerely for your consideration,		Thank you sincerely for your consideration,

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2011-12-04T04:01:36Z

Example Samples Request Letter

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	== Example Samples Request Letter ==		== Example Samples Request Letter ==
			<pre>
	My Name Date		My Name Date
	My Address		My Address
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	Dear [XYZ Company] Sales,		Dear [XYZ Company] Sales,

	I am working on a student project [insert your project title here]. I have reviewed the technical specifications and data sheets for the following components that I think will work perfectly with ~~the~~ project.		I am working on a student project [insert your project title here]. I have reviewed the technical
			specifications and data sheets for the following components that I think will work perfectly with my project.

	* component part number/catalog number, package type (e.g. PDIP, thru-hole), quantity requested, part description		* component part number/catalog number, package type (e.g. PDIP, thru-hole), quantity requested, part description
	* ...		* ...

	Is it possible for me to obtain samples of the above components for my project? In appreciation for this service, with your permission, I will include direct references to [the company] and explain the functions and benefits of using the parts in the project. An abstract description of my project is enclosed [enclose a brief description or abstract page for your project].		Is it possible for me to obtain samples of the above components for my project?

			In appreciation for this service, with your permission, I will include direct references to [the company]
			and explain the functions and benefits of using the parts in the project. An abstract description of my
			project is enclosed [enclose a brief description or abstract page for your project].

	If samples are available, please ship my address at the top of this letter. Feel free to call me for additional details about my project and how the parts will be used.		If samples are available, please ship my address at the top of this letter. Feel free to call me for additional details about my project and how the parts will be used.
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	[your name]		[your name]
	[Student Type or other Title]		[Student Type or other Title]
			</pre>

	== Example Thank You Letter ==		== Example Thank You Letter ==

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2011-12-04T03:59:35Z

Example Thank You Letter

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	[Student Type or other Title]		[Student Type or other Title]

	PS: Notice that we display your company logo on the right side of the circuit board. It is ~~easily visible~~ through the plexi-glass cover.		PS: Notice that we display your company logo on the right side of the circuit board.
			It is easy to see through the plexi-glass cover.
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2011-12-04T03:59:08Z

Example Thank You Letter

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	Dear [XYZ Company] Sales,		Dear [XYZ Company] Sales,

	I am writing to thank you for the product samples [Company] provide me for my project. We one first place!!! Enclosed is a photo of the finished project. The project documentation is available for download from the project website at the link: [http://www.unallocatedspace.org/wiki/...]		I am writing to thank you for the product samples [Company] provide me for my project. We one first place!!!
			Enclosed is a photo of the finished project. The project documentation includes [Company] information, a
			listing of the parts used, and your contact information. The documentation is available for download from the
			project website at the link: [http://www.unallocatedspace.org/wiki/...].

	Sincerely,		Sincerely,

Ajstadlin: /* Example Thank You Letter */

2011-12-04T03:56:48Z

Example Thank You Letter

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	== Example Thank You Letter ==		== Example Thank You Letter ==
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	My Name Date		My Name Date
	My Address		My Address
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	PS: Notice that we display your company logo on the right side of the circuit board. It is easily visible through the plexi-glass cover.		PS: Notice that we display your company logo on the right side of the circuit board. It is easily visible through the plexi-glass cover.
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Ajstadlin at 03:56, 4 December 2011

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	= Free Samples by Contest and by Lottery =		= Free Samples by Contest and by Lottery =
	* [http://www.circuitcellar.com Circuit Cellar Magazine] (subscription to the magazine is required)		* [http://www.circuitcellar.com Circuit Cellar Magazine] (subscription to the magazine is required)

			= How to Request Samples =
			Even in this economy, an honest and polite letter requesting samples goes a long way. Most electronics components manufacturers provide samples for free, or for the cost of shipping and handling. Don't feel bad if they decline, but if you don't ask, it will not happen at all. And most important, if you or people you might know (e.g. next year's team) need samples from them in the future, make sure you send a Thank You Letter!

			The following are Request and Thank You letter examples. You can probably do better!

			== Example Samples Request Letter ==

			My Name Date
			My Address
			My Phone Number
			My email address

			Subject: Request for Samples for my Student Project

			Dear [XYZ Company] Sales,

			I am working on a student project [insert your project title here]. I have reviewed the technical specifications and data sheets for the following components that I think will work perfectly with the project.

			* component part number/catalog number, package type (e.g. PDIP, thru-hole), quantity requested, part description
			* ...

			Is it possible for me to obtain samples of the above components for my project? In appreciation for this service, with your permission, I will include direct references to [the company] and explain the functions and benefits of using the parts in the project. An abstract description of my project is enclosed [enclose a brief description or abstract page for your project].

			If samples are available, please ship my address at the top of this letter. Feel free to call me for additional details about my project and how the parts will be used.

			Thank you sincerely for your consideration,

			[your name]
			[Student Type or other Title]

			== Example Thank You Letter ==
			My Name Date
			My Address
			My Phone Number
			My email address

			Subject: Thank you for your product samples!

			Dear [XYZ Company] Sales,

			I am writing to thank you for the product samples [Company] provide me for my project. We one first place!!! Enclosed is a photo of the finished project. The project documentation is available for download from the project website at the link: [http://www.unallocatedspace.org/wiki/...]

			Sincerely,

			[your name]
			[Student Type or other Title]

			PS: Notice that we display your company logo on the right side of the circuit board. It is easily visible through the plexi-glass cover.

Ajstadlin: /* Free Samples by On-Line Ordering */

2011-12-04T03:24:05Z

Free Samples by On-Line Ordering

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	* [http://www.fairchildsemi.com Fairchild Semiconductor]		* [http://www.fairchildsemi.com Fairchild Semiconductor]
	* [http://www.foxonline.com Fox Electronics] - Oscillators (sales rep may call)		* [http://www.foxonline.com Fox Electronics] - Oscillators (sales rep may call)
			* [http://www.linear.com Linear Technology]
	* [http://www.maxim-ic.com Maxim - Dallas Semiconductor]		* [http://www.maxim-ic.com Maxim - Dallas Semiconductor]
	* [http://www.microchip.com Microchip]		* [http://www.microchip.com Microchip]

Ajstadlin: /* Electronics Manufacturers with Free Samples On-Line Ordering */

2011-12-04T03:17:52Z

Electronics Manufacturers with Free Samples On-Line Ordering

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	* Using your real name, address, and honestly answering any other questions when ordering samples is valuable if you need to contact engineers for additional technical information.		* Using your real name, address, and honestly answering any other questions when ordering samples is valuable if you need to contact engineers for additional technical information.

	= ~~Electronics Manufacturers with~~ Free Samples On-Line Ordering =		= Free Samples by On-Line Ordering =
	* [http://www.fairchildsemi.com Fairchild Semiconductor]		* [http://www.fairchildsemi.com Fairchild Semiconductor]
			* [http://www.foxonline.com Fox Electronics] - Oscillators (sales rep may call)
			* [http://www.maxim-ic.com Maxim - Dallas Semiconductor]
	* [http://www.microchip.com Microchip]		* [http://www.microchip.com Microchip]
	* [http://www.national.com National Semiconductor]		* [http://www.national.com National Semiconductor]

			= Free Samples by Written Request =
			* [http://www.abracon.com Abracon Corporation] - Oscillators
			* [http://www.allegromicro.com Allegro Microsystems]

			= Free Samples by Contest and by Lottery =
			* [http://www.circuitcellar.com Circuit Cellar Magazine] (subscription to the magazine is required)