> They explained taht they tested the seal on the diodes by by putting a > batch in a chamber with radioactive gas. after a while they puped the > gas away, and any diode that was radioactive was assumed to be leaky and > junked. >
>From what I recall (the manuals are right now at my father's home) GE made the tests for their MIL spec components by submerging them in a how water + detergent mixture. Then they simply tested the functionality in standard testers and voilla!. Less geeky but more elegant, IMO than pumping and measuring minute amounts of radiation, with the risk of contamination attached to it, for even non-faulty components. The only components tested with radiation were the radiation hardened series, which was really a survival contest. Gaston -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/neonixie-l?hl=en-GB.
