Presentation and question about calculators long term storage at low temperature

[Alevin]

(04-14-2017 04:54 PM)Maximilian Hohmann Wrote:  Hello and welcome!

From what I understand, the main problem is not so much the integrated circuits, but electrolytic capacitors which dry out over time, no matter what the storage conditions are. Many old calculators rely on them for the voltage boosting circuits required to drive the displays, either LED, VFD or Panaplex.

Going back with the long term conservation issue, a doubt has arrised to me. Excuse my ignorance

If liquid electrolyte capacitors are present in early (and 80´s) calculators, and its dry out over time is a problem,... It could be that the silica gel used massivelly to combat humidty may acelerate the capacitor dry out?



Best regards