Scented ICs

[J.D. McEachin]

On Mon, 11 Aug 1997, R.Fahl wrote:

> So, can anyone tell me why chips stink so terribly when they blow up?
> 
> Couldn't manufacturers start making opamps and transistors with a variety
> of aromas?  Everybody lets the smoke out of an IC once in a while, might as
> well smell good.

While they're at it, maybe they could make chips that visibly and audibly
fail.  I remember powering up a new pcb once with the power & ground lines
to some TI high current output drivers reversed - a loud pop and ceramic 
bits flying out of the enclosure ensued.  I found ceramic bits embedded 
in the ceiling!  Which reminds me kids, always wear your safety goggles 
when testing boards - you never know what's going to happen!

JDM