The article referenced below indicates that it is the "CompactFlash Association" that has reported the damage. I don't know whether or not the vulnerability is caused by improper manufacturer implementation of the flash.
Kevin From: Sudhakar Wasnik [mailto:swas...@sandisk.com] Sent: August 3, 2005 10:32 AM To: Kevin Chu; emc-p...@ieee.org Subject: RE: Test Issues for ITE Shipped with Data The storage devices like CF, SD, Cruzers etc (Based on the Flash Technology) are evaluated to X ray radiation, Gamma Radiation and Solar Radiation. This technology is proven and it conforms to several JEDEC standards. Sudhakar From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org] On Behalf Of Kevin Chu Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 10:15 AM To: emc-p...@ieee.org Subject: RE: Test Issues for ITE Shipped with Data The USPS Anthrax procedure is known to damage compact-flash cards, pharmaceuticals, contact lenses, biological samples, and photographic film. http://www.dpreview.com/news/0201/02010803mailcleaningzap.asp Kevin From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org] On Behalf Of Monsen, Monrad L Sent: August 3, 2005 9:11 AM To: emc-p...@ieee.org Subject: Test Issues for ITE Shipped with Data What are some of the ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) environments that a product will experience in shipping either by FEDEX/UPS/USPS or by air transport? Are there any EMC immunity standards suggested for shipping? We all know that all suitcases and carry-on bags are inspected by X-ray machines. Who can test this type of X-ray immunity? Are there any test standards for this type of immunity testing? In addition, irradiation (electron beams, etc.) is used on our mail to kill biological matter like Anthrax. Could this do anything to electronics or stored information (tape, disk, CMOS, PROM, ROM, etc.)? Are there any immunity tests appropriate for this? Are there any papers on what types of devices might be impacted or susceptible to X-rays, electron beams, or other environmental stresses that could be experienced in shipping? Also, what radio frequencies and field strength levels are experienced by bags and boxes shipped by air? An airport is riddled with many RF noise-makers like security radios, cell phone repeaters, control tower radios and radars. I begin to wonder if the European Union test level of 3V/m is really adequate. We test 10V/m to cover the field strengths that can be experienced even in computer room floors, but I am wondering if there are any studies out on what the real RF environment is during shipping. Thank you. Monrad L. Monsen Senior Compliance Project Manager Product Compliance Test 303.673.2438 phone 303.673.2431 fax monrad_mon...@ieee.org StorageTek This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to emc-p...@ieee.org Instructions: http://listserv.ieee.org/listserv/request/user-guide.html List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html For help, send mail to the list administrators: Scott Douglas emcp...@ptcnh.net Mike Cantwell mcantw...@ieee.org For policy questions, send mail to: Richard Nute: ri...@ieee.org Jim Bacher: j.bac...@ieee.org All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieeecommunities.org/emc-pstc This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to emc-p...@ieee.org Instructions: http://listserv.ieee.org/listserv/request/user-guide.html List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html For help, send mail to the list administrators: Scott Douglas emcp...@ptcnh.net Mike Cantwell mcantw...@ieee.org For policy questions, send mail to: Richard Nute: ri...@ieee.org Jim Bacher: j.bac...@ieee.org All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieeecommunities.org/emc-pstc This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to emc-p...@ieee.org Instructions: http://listserv.ieee.org/listserv/request/user-guide.html List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html For help, send mail to the list administrators: Scott Douglas emcp...@ptcnh.net Mike Cantwell mcantw...@ieee.org For policy questions, send mail to: Richard Nute: ri...@ieee.org Jim Bacher: j.bac...@ieee.org All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieeecommunities.org/emc-pstc