Hi everybody,

I just subscribed and here is my first query...

I have need for an UV eraser for windowed devices and wish to make my own.
I read somewhere that the intense flash from xenon flashtubes has a high UV
content.  Does anyone know how many flashes at how many joules per flash are
required to erase a windowed device/eprom?  Is there any danger to the
device if these are exceeded?

Old camera flash assemblies are easily converted for lower power levels and
faster strobe conditions and offer an easy solution if combined with a timer
or counter to limit the flash number.  This also takes the pain out of
having to take my parts to work in order to erase them!

Best regards to all,
Bill