Tin Whiskers has primarily been a problem inside hermetic seals where there is little or no atmosphere and in weightless environments. Satellite and space probe instrument makers are the most concerned (Hence NASAs involvement). Has anyone heard of the tin whisker as a problem in automotive or home entertainment environment?
Al WA6VNN ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ In a message dated 4/7/2008 7:58:01 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Tin whiskers could be a problem in more than a home entertainment system, a PC, or that K-3 under the dash...Automobiles today are fully computerized and that could spell disaster if whiskers short out the control unit while you are bombing down the expressway at 65 MPH...You lose most of your braking, your ability to steer and your ability to motor out of the way of that semi behind you...It was a long time ago and there is no evidence that I know of as to why it happened, but Harry Chapin was killed on the Long Island Expressway when his Volkswagen died and he was run over by a semi... Jerry, wa2dkg_______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com **************Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016) _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
