Thats for starting the conversation. I have been trying to find time to look into SIR. Is it considered an alternative to ionic cleanliness? If so, is there any correlation to ug/sq. cm. We have some medical implant customers, that are concerned about any conductive surface contaminate. What other benefits are available with SIR? >>> [log in to unmask] 04/27/01 10:17AM >>> OK, let's see what I can stir up today. :) I am looking for a clear, succinct definition of surface insulation resistance. If I look in IPC-9201 "Surface Insulation Resistance Handbook", I don't find what I am looking for. (Sorry, Joe, Doug et al). What I find on page 2, section 2.1, Definitions is the following: "It represents the electrical resistance between two electrical conductors separated by some dielectric material(s). This property is loosely based on the concept of sheet resistance, (see ASTM-D-263), but also contains elements of bulk conductivity, leakage through electrolytic contaminants, multiple dielectric and metallization materials and air." Whew! Any takers? Hmmm? regards, Bev Christian Research in Motion --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8d To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt delivery of Technet send the following message: SET Technet NOMAIL Search previous postings at: www.ipc.org > On-Line Resources & Databases > E-mail Archives Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8d To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt delivery of Technet send the following message: SET Technet NOMAIL Search previous postings at: www.ipc.org > On-Line Resources & Databases > E-mail Archives Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------