[OM] Re: CF longevity, was: Re: Film vs. Analog - interesting read

[Chuck Norcutt]

I think that covering the chips with RTV was all that was required.  But 
that was a long, long time ago and my memory doesn't work so well even 
from yesterday.

Chuck Norcutt

keith_w wrote:

> Tim Hughes wrote:
> 
>>I seem to remember reading the normal memory chips suffer from ionizing 
>>radiation hits, (because
>>the number of electrons stored has got to be so small), but they now 
>>encapsulate/cover the chip
>>surface to minimise the effect. 
>>
>>tim Hughes
> 
> 
> What are they going to cover the chip with that will stop cosmic or gamma 
> rays 
> from zinging right on thru?
> 
> keith whaley



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