Ron,

Rather than get an uncertified piece of equipment, there are many vendors of
affordable used equipment out there.  We got an O2 plasma cleaner very
cheaply this way.

The most important thing to know about safety is what you don't know.  If
you don't know the potential dangers, then it's best to avoid it!  Many
accidents are caused by people who THINK they understand the issues, but
have overlooked or didn't know about some key thing.

David Nemeth
Senior Engineer


-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
On Behalf Of Ron Martin
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 6:25 PM
To: 'General MEMS discussion'
Subject: [mems-talk] Affordable Plasma Cleaner that is non- RF
emissionscompliant

        I am in the process of getting a very affordable O2 plasma cleaner
(barrel, quartz).  The problem is that it is not UL or CE compliant in terms
of RF emissions.  What are the risks in having this system (health, safety,
equipment interference)?  I also want to know if there is a minimum standard
that all RF-generating equipment must conform to.  Thanks.

Ron