Re: Can mobile phones destroy sensitive electronics?

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From: Wayne
Date: Fri, 18 May 2001 18:53

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From now on I will stop my car 100 ft from the pumps and push it the rest of
the way.   And I will wear an ESD wrist strap grounded to the pump and
another strap connecting the car chassis to the pump before starting to add
the fuel.


"Adam" <hideo@tne.net.au> wrote in message
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> 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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Date: Fri, 18 May 2001 13:53:14 -0500
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