Samples/sources

[Steamdnt]

I will Update this thread as I find more sources. Almost all of these companies offer free samples, Some may Contact you, and some may want to be contacted, If you order samples Illegitimately, don't be surprised if they send a rep to your house.
On with the list:
LEDS
Marktech- http://www.marktechopto.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Bivar- http://www.bivar.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
SunLED- http://www.sunled.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Sensitron- http://www.sensitron.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Phillips- http://www.philipslumileds.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

IC's, Semiconductors and Microcontrollers
Atmel- http://www.atmel.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
STmicroelectronics- http://www.st.com/stonline/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Texas Instruments(good for regulators, fast shipping, and they don't ask qestions)- http://www.ti.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Microchip- http://www.microchip.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Linear technology- http://www.linear.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Zilog- http://www.zilog.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
System General- http://www.sg.com.tw/semiGP/sample_E.asp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Analog devices- http://www.analog.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Intersil- http://www.intersil.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Agilent- http://www.semiconductor.agilent.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
FairChild- http://www.fairchildsemi.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Infenion- http://www.infineon.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Microsemi- http://www/microsemi.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Onsemi- http://www.onsemi.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Central Semiconductor- http://www.centralsemi.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;



Switches
Lamb Industries- http://www.lambind.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
APEM- http://www.apem.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
NKK- http://www.nkkswitches.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Screen keys (LCD pushbuttons) http://www.screenkeys.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Enclosures
Pactec- http://www.pactecenclosures.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Polycase (need to be contacted) http://www.polycase.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Hammond MFG- http://www.hammondmfg.com/scpg.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Serpac- http://www.serpac.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
OWk- http://www.okw.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Passive Components
WMA- http://www.wima.com/en_index.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
AVX- http://www.AVXcorp.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Vishay- http://www.vishay.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Murata Europe- http://www/murata-europe.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Connectors\
Molex- http://www.molex.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
kycon- http://www.kycon.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Suppliers
Chesrep- http://www.chesrep.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
AstroRep- http://www/astrorep.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
FMG- http://www/fmgelectronics.ie" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Electec- http://www.electec.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Avnet- http://www.avnet.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Promor- http://www.promor.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
TAM http://www.tamweb.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Sockets
MillMax- http://www.mill-max.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Power devices
supertex- http://www.supertex.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Sipex- http://www.sipex.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Protection
California Micro Devices- http://www.calmicro.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Sensors
Allegro Micro- http://www.allegromicro.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Tools
Above board Electronics- http://www.aboveboardelectronics.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Curious Inventor- http://www.curiousinventor.com/store" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Orphans without groups
AAVID Thermal Alloy | http://www.aavidthermalloy.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; | Sample Kits
WJ Communications | http://www.wjcommunications.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; | Communication
Tyco | http://www.amp.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; | Connectors and Cables
Fordata | http://www.fordata.cn" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; | LCD
EM Microelectronics | http://www.emmarin.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; | RFID
Elesta | http://www.elestarelays.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; | Relays
Hittie | http://www.hittite.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; | Microwave
Heyco | http://www.heyco.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; | Grips and holders
AAVID Thermal Alloy | http://www.aavidthermalloy.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; | Sample Kits
Parallax | http://www.parallax.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; | Basic Sample Kit (have to be contacted)
Dealextreme - http://www.dealextreme.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Newegg- http://www.newegg.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Tigerdirect- http://www.tigerdirect.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Modchip.ca - http://www.modchip.ca" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Freeware files that can be useful- http://www.freewarefiles.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Stewmac (Instruments, but there are relevant things there)- http://www.stewmac.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Screen Kits- http://www.purdyelectronics.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Nintendo Security bits-- http://electricquarter.com/tool-38mm-45 ... b09ca0f43d" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Sticky please?

[stuntpenguin007]

Nice list

What exactly do you mean when you say they'll have to contact you? Do they just email you or what?

[Steamdnt]

Some will call, some will E-mail, really depends on the company