[Diy_efi] RE: Project/temperature ranges

[James Holland]

> 
> It seems like there are no simple standardized temperature ranges for
> electronic components today, one must read the fine print of each
> datasheet 

That is very true. There are also a number of components out there with
rather dubious temperature claims. I have seen a number (mainly optos) that
claim in big bold letters +85 or similar. The derating curves inside the
datasheets show that the maximum allowable power dissipation at +85 is
zero!!