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Old 23rd Sep 2005, 7:53 pm   #10
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Default Re: Whiskers in germanium transistors etc

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Originally Posted by Paul Stenning
I suspect the team at NASA are interested in getting hold of any samples they can to help with their research, which is why they are so keen to investigate this for us. Otherwise why would NASA be remotely interested in helping a group of vintage radio collectors?
Given the age of the shuttle fleet and the current emphasis on safety, I can well understand why resources are being directed at this problem. I imagine an accident caused by tin whiskers would be very difficult to explain subsequently.

Presumably the shuttle is full of 1970s metal cased transistors

Best regards, Paul

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