Survey of Biodegradation of Electronic Components and Associated Testing Using Decontamination Solution

Abstract

Biodegradation of electronic components was investigated from historical and experimental standpoints. A literature review was conducted on new materials. Twisted wire pairs were tested for degradation by decontamination solution (DS-2). Capacitance readings were used to determine degradation. Initial readings of the immersed wires dropped to zero, indicating shorting of the wire, followed by reading oscillation and return to approximately the initial reading. This phenomenon may be due to pinhole sealing. Further testing is necessary but will require the fabrication of a bridge capable of meeting ASTM/MIL STD specifications. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA242576

Entities

People

  • Darrel E. Menking
  • Irving Barditch
  • Paul Grasso

Organizations

  • Edgewood Chemical Biological Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aging (Materials)
  • Biodegradation
  • Capacitance
  • Circuit Boards
  • Dielectrics
  • Electronic Components
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Fungi
  • Impedance
  • Literature Surveys
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Testing
  • Plastics
  • Standards

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Geodesy
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems