Abstract: Although there is considerable literature about sterilization methods and equipment, there is very little written about the impact of sterilization on electronics. This article compares popular sterilization methods and discusses their suitability for objects containing electronics. Maxim > Design Support > App Notes > 1-Wire Devices > APP 5068 Maxim > Design Support > App Notes > General Engineering Topics > APP 5068 Keywords: sterilization, autoclave, ethylene oxide, chlorine dioxide, hydrogen peroxide, gamma ray, electron beam, vhp Aug 09, 2011 APPLICATION NOTE 5068 Sterilization Methods and Their Impact on Medical Devices Containing Electronics By: Bernhard Linke, Principal Member Technical Staff Abstract: Although there is considerable literature about sterilization methods and equipment, there is very little written about the impact of sterilization on electronics. This article com……