source for CA3161 (or NTE2032)

[Alex [Temple-Heath List]]

Apologies for the off-topic, but by any chance does anyone know a 
reliable source for one or maybe two pieces of this IC? Mouser and 
Digikey don't have them in stock, and I couldn't find any other 
reputable sources. It is a 7-segment LED constant current display 
driver that uses a common anode display.

I bought two CA3161E's about a year ago from Futurlec.com, but never 
got to use them until today. How do you like this? BOTH units are 
bad, right out of the protective anti-static tube. They must have 
sold me junk, no other explanation as they where stored properly and 
well protected. I was also very careful handling the chips (I do 
handle chips more delicate than these almost on a daily basis) and 
checked out everything before plugging them into the circuit (a 
digital voltmeter).

Anyway, please let me know if you might have one, or know where to 
order them without having to buy a truckload. Thanks.

-Alex

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