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Re: Blown talon srx modules

This is an ESD issue, not related to thermal.

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Talons are being blown; Not by one team, but by several
So far only two teams have reported this problem. Not several.

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ESD should not kill products that are used in a manner in which they are intended to be used, if not also have tolerance for wiring mistakes (this is a competition full of people who make mistakes).
This is far from the truth. No amount of ESD precautions can guarantee protection from an ESD strike.
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