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NASA experienced rare cases of alumina substrate cracking in chip resistors during environmental testing. The issue was not related to defective materials or design flaws. Board flexibility caused the fractures.
Why it's good news: It suggests that engineers at NASA are actively identifying and analyzing potential issues, improving the reliability of their projects.
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