I need help sourcing a ICL7660S IC. I've looked on different websites but can't find one that has this IC. Is there any other IC that will work instead? Or if you know where I can get one that would be much appreciated. Thanks!
i got a great deal on ebay less than $1 a piece if you buy 10 . Takes about 10 to 16 days to arrive http://www.ebay.com/itm/301777227799 less the $2 for 10 free shipping. I bought these and they were fine
You might consider these if you dont have to have the Intersil part. 90cents each for ten
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Microchip-Technology/TC7660SCPA/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMsUzhEcHltCuR0J1U1hEvIK
Digikey, Mouser,Newark and many others all show stock.
A couple parts search engines, very handy!
https://octopart.com/search?q=ICL7660S
http://www.findchips.com/search/ICL7660SCPAZ
MAX660 is a pinout compatible chip but DIP is really expensive.
The SMT SO-8 package can be obtained inexpensively. It's not a problem if perfing your own layout or your own PCB. A little hackish if spider-legging it into an existing board.
Where are you, fuzzyhead?