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NASA flags rare chip resistor cracks after testing
Researchers at the United States space agency reported two cases of thick-film chip resistors cracking during thermal cycling after vibration tests. The fractures crossed the components’ short axis, raising a potential reliability concern for circuit boards used in space projects.
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