A peek inside a Black Box

RetiredJake · Nov 5th, 2009, 05:25 PM

Navy mechanics are called knuckle draggers for a reason. Don't understand what was written, but it made a good read. Thanks Hoop

NEWHD74FAN · Nov 5th, 2009, 11:20 PM

In a nutshell what Hoop did was verify the construction of the electronics is old reliable tech from the 70's. He found basic passive components like resistors, capacitors and coils individually packaged..."discrete" and individual in their functions. The only new tech "solid state" devices were diodes, transistors (dual diodes) and "gated diodes" SCR silicon controlled rectifiers, plain vanilla stuff.

The net result

NO "Integrated Circuits" IC packages that pull a lot of functions into a single "chip" which makes for more unreliable package (brings things closer together so they can short out or overheat). It also makes the unit easy to repair if warranty return service is required on the regulator, as this design lends itself well.

Nov 5th, 2009, 05:25 PM	#11
RetiredJake Community Star Ride: FLHTCU Join Date: Apr 19th, 2009 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 380 My Mood:	Re: A peek inside a Black Box Navy mechanics are called knuckle draggers for a reason. Don't understand what was written, but it made a good read. Thanks Hoop __________________ Roaming the country, Tasting the wine, Having fun, Life is good

Nov 5th, 2009, 11:20 PM	#12
NEWHD74FAN Moderators Ride: 2004 Sportster XL1200RS Join Date: Aug 24th, 2008 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 3,716 My Mood:	Re: A peek inside a Black Box In a nutshell what Hoop did was verify the construction of the electronics is old reliable tech from the 70's. He found basic passive components like resistors, capacitors and coils individually packaged..."discrete" and individual in their functions. The only new tech "solid state" devices were diodes, transistors (dual diodes) and "gated diodes" SCR silicon controlled rectifiers, plain vanilla stuff. The net result NO "Integrated Circuits" IC packages that pull a lot of functions into a single "chip" which makes for more unreliable package (brings things closer together so they can short out or overheat). It also makes the unit easy to repair if warranty return service is required on the regulator, as this design lends itself well. __________________ Please stop by the "Self Help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<<

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