Underhood Temperatures

[Garfield Willis]

On Thu, 25 May 2000 14:21:09 -0500, Byron Smith
<BSmith at vertexdallas.com> wrote:

>	Well, as long as you knew it was coming... :)
>
>	Actually it's not an underhood exception, just the limit as I've
>seen it.
>	In the oil industry, down-hole tools are typically rated to 175C
>ambient and
>	are qualification tested to 180C.  Higher temp tools are in the
>works, with qualification ambients knocking on 200C.  Getting the
>electronics to live in those environments is neither cheap nor easy, as you
>might guess.  Components aren't custom designed, but usually start life in
>the Mil-spec bin and get 100% screened for higher temp operation.
>
>	Mosty Toasty,
>
>	Byron

Toasty indeed! You're right, I was expecting it, but I confess I was
also hoping to snag something interesting in the troll. You didn't
disappoint me. :)  Wow, that's hot! Neat stuff.

So basically, you take the parts from the Mil bin, and send them all to
hell; then see who walks out! Whew, tough life!

Gar

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