On Mon, 10 Sep 2012 10:39:35 -0700 (PDT), you wrote:

>So looking for a non powered visual indicator..ie...something that changes=
 color, that would be tripped by the micro that a tech would be able to loo=
k at and say...failed board due to....X
>
>So when the board is running this "thing" can be controlled and then its f=
orever changed in state, even with the power off.
>
>
>Can't have smoke...so making a resistor crispy isnt allowed.
>th multiple tem
>Any thoughts?

You may be able to find something that will melt without smoking.=20
Wax?

e-ink would be the optimum solution but probably not very available in low =
pixel counts as an
off-the-shelf product.

I think RS sell some non-reversable temperature indicating labels with mult=
iple temp segments - one
of these over some SM resistors may do the job.=20



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