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RM 177: Humidity: Small Cause, Huge Reliability Risk with Viktoria Rawinski
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RM 177: Humidity: Small Cause, Huge Reliability Risk with Viktoria Rawinski

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September 17, 202548m 22s

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Show Notes

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction & Episode Overview

02:12 Meet Victoria Rawinsky: Expertise & Industry Impact

05:09 Social Media Challenge & Making Science Accessible

09:09 Humidity in Electronics: The Science & Risks

15:12 Types of Humidity & Effects on Materials

20:04 Manufacturing Shortcuts & Hidden Failures

25:30 Real-World Reliability Failures & Case Studies

31:02 Miniaturization, Board Layout & ECM

35:52 Best Practices: Cleanliness, Coatings & Moisture Mitigation

41:32 Material Choices, Standards & the Invisible Risks

45:51 The Smell Test: Practical Tips & Final Thoughts

47:16 Upcoming Events & Community Involvement

48:18 Outro & How to Stay Connected