Archive of UserLand's first discussion group, started October 5, 1998.

Re: Cosmic Rays and RAM.

Author:Tucker Goodrich
Posted:11/4/1999; 10:35:58 AM
Topic:It may be the sun causing the problems
Msg #:12712 (In response to 12711)
Prev/Next:12711 / 12713

That's why NASA uses hardened computer systems in space. They recently licensed Pentium tech from Intel, but had to re-implement it in (?) gallium arsenide to make it proof against cosmic rays... A nice lead box never hurt anyone...

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