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Article #29Re: Can mobile phones destroy sensitive electronics?
From: Rod Speed
Date: Sat, 19 May 2001 09:24
Date: Sat, 19 May 2001 09:24
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Paul Bealing <paul@pmb.co.nz> wrote in message news:9e53rc$1kvc$1@raewyn.paradise.net.nz... > They're probably mostly worried about the cell phone upsetting the petrol > pump controller causing it issue more petrol than it's charging you for. Nope. > Aeroplanes are more of a worry. Nope. > Is it sensible to fly at that altitude and speed in a machine that can be > disabled or loose its way because of a nearby cell phone or lap-top computer. Fantasy. > "Adam" <hideo@tne.net.au> wrote in message > news:3b04d952.4676022@news.tne.net.au... > > Most of us have seen the warning signs at petrol stations telling us > > to switch off our mobile phones. Obviously, some people believe that > > the transmission from a mobile phone is powerful enough to induce a > > spark in a nearby object. > > > > What about sensitive electronic componentry thats particularly > > susceptible to electrostatic discharge? If a mobile phone is operated > > near such equipment/components, is there a risk of damage? Can the > > signal couple with a loop on a PCB and induce a voltage capable of > > destroying a sensitive device? eg. If you're modifiying your computer > > & receive a call on your mobile, is it actually possible to screw up > > your motherboard if you get too close to it? > > > > I've spoken to an Electrical Engineer about this, and we were unable > > to discount the possibility. If anyone knows more, please contribute. > > > > Thanks, > > Adam Gerlach. > >
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