Thankyou to all who replied to my posting.
Some of the specs (eg duration)of the shock loading are still vague.
Loading is based on the deceleration of a unit hitting the ground at approx
50 ft/sec.
Another concern is that there is a crystal oscillator on the board, and
there are concerns on how the crystal will stand up to this shock.
I've found out that there has been a handbook produced, 'High Shock
Electronics Design Guide' by Mr D. Reyerson of Sandia, that would be of
help. Is anyone familiar with this guide, or can let me know how I can
obtain a copy?

thanks,

Phil.


Phil Dutton C.I.D.
Senior CAD Technician
IPC Certified Interconnect Designer

Tenix Defence Systems Pty Ltd
Systems Division - Adelaide
Second Avenue, Technology Park,
Mawson Lakes.  SOUTH AUSTRALIA  5095

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