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Originally Posted by Mr V
Thanks for confirming my speculation from earlier in this thread, that TI just doesn't see a business case where a profit could be made. Keep in mind that since it was just something they acquired as part of a bundle their decision to discontinue it was most likely made on the straight variable costs of manufacturing them and doesn't include amortizing the cost of development nor tooling.
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It probably really does not help TI that they source their own microcontroller if you think about it. What are they going to do mark up the price of it to themselves?

(smacks head...I know a company that actually does do this...they'll be delisted from the stock market shortly).
Now think about what the FIRST RFQ demands. You have to use the Stellaris. So what do you think TI will charge you for it?
Yes to divide the Jaguar schematic as I posted earlier you'd need to buy the Stellaris from TI. However, you'd have leverage in a modular design. If TI makes it very expensive you can just swap it out for something more economical later.
Oh and if you're of the mind to make some silicon wafers to get around TI? Keep this in mind:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARM_arc...#ARM_licensees
Let's consider this the Trojan Stellaris. You bring it in. It's all nice and pretty. However, it's filled with hidden costs.