XR2206CP Sources

[geoffrey]

Ok, we've got this "legit sources" thing going on, does anyone know of a good source for a XR2206CP? I need a few for some builds, and when searching the only one I found that had some was our new super villain:

https://www.jameco.com/z/XR2206CP-E...06CP-Monolithic-Function-Generator_34972.html

So assuming Jameco cannot be trusted and soon to be banished from my brain forever, anyone know where else I can look? Thanks in advance

 

[derevaun]

I've looked at those a few times too. Next time I order from Jameco I plan to pop one in the cart and see. I don't see them at Cabintech, but Retroamplis has some.

 

[fydo]

I was in the same boat. I found these on AliExpress:

https://a.aliexpress.com/_msCAgDg

Almost certainly fake but there are lots of 5 star reviews (Likely also fake) but it's cheap enough that I figured I'd give it a try. Hasn't shown up yet but I can report back on how it goes.

 

[DGWVI]

Banzai used to have good stock. Not sure if that's still the case.

Also, has some luck with pulling the 2206s out of some of those function generator kits on Amazon

 

[geoffrey]

I took a punt here because I liked the cut of his jib (substitute jib with eBay shop):

What would pedal building be without a wee bit of risk? Will report back

 

[szukalski]

I guess the question is which builds. Some don't need them exclusively.

 

[geoffrey]

I guess the question is which builds. Some don't need them exclusively.

Death by Audio Echo Dream 2 clones (both the fuzz dog and Moon build docs state they're required).

Fuzzdog almost always suggests alternatives for difficult to source components in his build docs if it doesn't effect the sound much, but he didn't this time which led me to believe the this chip is imperative

 

[szukalski]

Gotcha. I got mine here in 2022 when I built mine:

XR2206 Semiconductor Case Dip16 Make Exar online kaufen | eBay

Entdecken Sie XR2206 Semiconductor Case Dip16 Make Exar in der großen Auswahl bei eBay. Kostenlose Lieferung für viele Artikel!

www.ebay.de

 

[geoffrey]

Gotcha. I got mine here in 2022 when I built mine:

XR2206 Semiconductor Case Dip16 Make Exar online kaufen | eBay

Entdecken Sie XR2206 Semiconductor Case Dip16 Make Exar in der großen Auswahl bei eBay. Kostenlose Lieferung für viele Artikel!

www.ebay.de

Looks like he doesn't sell to US customers, but I already ordered from that dude a linked above. I'll let you guys know how it works out

 

[Fama]

Looks like that Ebay seller doesn't sell to Europe outside of Germany either, but Banzai music does have some it seems https://www.banzaimusic.com/Exar-XR2206.html

 

[music6000]

If your in Australia, Yowser :

XR2206 Monolithic Function Generator Chip IC | Jaycar Electronics

From our range of specialty ICs and microcontrollers.

www.jaycar.com.au

 

[geoffrey]

Ok, haven’t tried them out yet, but super fast shipping and the packaging makes me feel these are legit (definitely not just a Chinese stamp on a fake chip). Again, will keep you posted once I complete the build

 

[fydo]

I was in the same boat. I found these on AliExpress:

https://a.aliexpress.com/_msCAgDg

Almost certainly fake but there are lots of 5 star reviews (Likely also fake) but it's cheap enough that I figured I'd give it a try. Hasn't shown up yet but I can report back on how it goes.

I am surprised to report that these probably fake ICs from AliExpress seemed to work just fine in my Echo Dream II build. Here's my build report!

 

[geoffrey]

Ok, haven’t tried them out yet, but super fast shipping and the packaging makes me feel these are legit (definitely not just a Chinese stamp on a fake chip). Again, will keep you posted once I complete the build

View attachment 52826

These worked out great. My build report for Fuzzdog's version soon to follow!

 

[Nocturnal-Nilly]

Hi peeps! I also try to build the Echo Dream II, and the xr2206 still is scarce. Is there another alternative that works similar in this circuit?

 

[music6000]

Exar XR2206 :: Miscellaneous :: Chips, ICs, OpAmps :: Semiconductors :: Electronic Parts :: Banzai Music GmbH

 

[Nocturnal-Nilly]

Exar XR2206 :: Miscellaneous :: Chips, ICs, OpAmps :: Semiconductors :: Electronic Parts :: Banzai Music GmbH

So the xr2206 is not interchangeable?

 

[Hirti]

Exar XR2206 :: Miscellaneous :: Chips, ICs, OpAmps :: Semiconductors :: Electronic Parts :: Banzai Music GmbH

I‘ve gotten fake parts from Banzai before (some MN3008s), I wouldn’t advise ordering there.

 

[Zennmaster]

Just thinking out of my ass here, but would it make sense to invest in one of the el-cheapo signal generator kits to use as a tester for a bunch of Aliexpress-type parts? IE: swap out ICs until you find the ones with decent waveforms?

It seems like it would be more efficient than swapping them one after the other into my impending Mesmeriser build.