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Article #50Re: Can mobile phones destroy sensitive electronics?
From: Roy McCammon
Date: Fri, 18 May 2001 13:14
Date: Fri, 18 May 2001 13:14
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Adam wrote: > 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 personally saw a piece of digital scientific gear become permanently damaged when a high power walkie talkie was keyed on about three feet front the gear. -- If you are one in a million; there are 6000 people just like you. Opinions expressed herein are my own and may not represent those of my employer.
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