[time-nuts] GPS Timing Antenna Failure - Long

[Larry McDavid]

The article referenced below by David is really good and really scary!

The article can be downloaded but requires that you identify yourself so 
they can send by email a link to download the article. Look here and 
read down the list to the sixth article available for download:

https://foresiteinc.com/resources/

Look for the article titled, "Low Voltage, the Incompetent Ignition 
Source – Dispelling the Myth."

While this article is focused on problems resulting from use of no-clean 
solder fluxes commonly used today, note that activated rosin fluxes, if 
not thoroughly cleaned after soldering, leave the activation chemicals 
on the board.

Larry



On 5/14/2018 9:56 AM, Van Horn, David wrote:
> There's a great article out there on the web. It takes a bit of digging, but the title is "Low voltage, the incompetent ignition source".
> They discuss fires on PCBs caused by trace contaminants and dendrite growth.  A PCB with sustained flame is shown, powered by a lithium coin cell....

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Best wishes,

Larry McDavid W6FUB
Anaheim, California  (SE of Los Angeles, near Disneyland)


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Best wishes,

Larry McDavid W6FUB
Anaheim, California  (SE of Los Angeles, near Disneyland)