Aron,
Neil knows what he is talking about.
I'd like to add one thing:
Grounding. It will help prevent problems that are very, very difficult
to diagnose. Use Copper for grounding/bonding if possible. Steel doesn't
conduct electricity nearly as well as Copper.
Good luck,
Bryan
Albaugh, Neil wrote:
> Aron;
>
> Any electronic components are affected by heat. Keeping them cool
> enhances their performance and reliability.
> Our (TI) integrated circuits are rated over different temperature
> ranges: 0 to +70C, -40 to +85C, and -55 to +125C. Not all devices are
> available over these three temperature ranges, either. Naturally, the
> widest temp range devices are the most expensive. Keeping the circuit
> away from heat sources is a VERY good idea.
>
> Electrical interference is becoming more of a problem these days;
> everyone has a cell phone and the number of RF wireless devices is
> increasing all the time. This stuff, like ignition interference, gets
> into circuits that are not shielded or filtered properly. Cheap stuff
> usually cuts corners to keep the price low but in a severe environment
> they croak like a pond full of toads. High-dollar stuff is usually
> better but if the designer wasn't aware of how to deal with RFI/EMI
> interference problems, its performance can be compromised, too.
>
> Regards, Neil Tucson, AZ
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