LarryD:
What is a BOOK?
I think this is going to be my book. Thanks!
CrossRoads:
$25 is nuts - go to maxim-ic.com and request a sample in DIP footprint. The part works very nice.
This looks great, a free sample is way better than $25.
CrossRoads:
There is no difference between common cathode & common anode:
Could someone else please clarify this, there is two different answers now.