23-08-2012, 06:25 PM
(23-08-2012, 05:38 PM)Robert Darwent Wrote: It does make one wonder though whether the 'whisker' has grown by the same mechanism as they do inside an AF117 can? I believe the general opinion is that the growth is down to the semiconductor, but perhaps it is the aluminium after all which is the culprit!
Hi Robert,
The problem with AF117s is the tin used in the encapsulation.
You could spend an enjoyable hour or two browsing this site: http://nepp.nasa.gov/whisker/anecdote/af...index.html
Cheers,
Mark
