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Electronics play a major role in the lives of billions across the world. Many of us use a variety of different pieces of technology and electronics in our day to day lives. This includes our phones, computers, TVs and several others. We use this technology to communicate, to educate ourselves and even to have fun.
It is believed that the average American spends over 11 hours daily interacting with media of some kind, so there is no doubt that these electronics are integral parts of our lives. While these electronics are great, they aren’t exactly known for their longevity, reliability or durability.
Thankfully, cryogenic treatments and processing exist and can help extend the life and improve the reliability of your electronics.
What is Cryogenic Processing/Treatment?
Before we look at how these cryogenic treatments can improve the reliability of your electronics, we must take a closer look at what they are. It is essentially exposing the metal components of electronics to cryogenic temperatures, which are incredibly cold (between -238 degrees f and -460 degrees f). This extreme level of cold can actually modify and change the structure of the component.
There is no exact definition of the process, so different labs and companies might have different parameters when it comes to their process. If you want to learn more about cryogenic processing, be sure to check out this post.
How Do Cryogenic Temperatures Improve the Reliability of Electronics?
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So what does exposing electronics to cryogenic temperatures do and why is it beneficial for their reliability? All metal components of electronics have small and thin gaps in the metal, and these gaps can sometimes interrupt the signal with unwanted interruptions, called noise. The cryogenic temperatures modify the metal components at their core, and make these gaps smallers, which lowers the amount of noise present.
By lowering the noise, it can let the electronic have a more true and uninterrupted signal. This will lead to a boost in performance and how reliably the device or electronic will work going forward. This change is also permanent, which is another benefit.
In addition to this process making the electronics work better, it can also give their lifespan a boost. The cryogenic process can make the metal stronger and reduce the residual stress it might be facing. It can increase the contact life and harden the material, helping the metal components last longer.
In addition to electronics, there are a variety of other things that can be treated and improved with cryogenic processing. For example, various car parts like brake rotors can be treated and will come out more effective and durable. This is popular for racing cars, to extend the life of components that normally see a lot of wear and tear.
We all want our technology and electronics to work their best and last long enough to justify the money we spend on it. Improving the reliability and lifespan of your electronics is easy thanks to exposing them to cryogenic temperatures.
