Low Voltage, the Incompetent Ignition Source – Dispelling the Myth

It is a common belief that low voltage electronics such as remote controls lack sufficient energy to produce the required heat and ignition to start a fire. However, this is not the case.

In this white paper you will learn why today’s microelectronic devices can be a potential source of ignition, including:

• What happens in electronic hardware in the field to cause electrical short circuiting between leads or conductors

• How electronics manufacturing requirements and processes impact product reliability

• The importance of cleanliness in electronics