[Wonder Warthog]

"Electronics are fried by radiation, too...as are electric wires."

Nope. The chips of the electronics might be fried, but the wires won't be affected--though the plastic insulation might get brittle and possibly crack when moved.

[Southack]

"The chips of the electronics might be fried, but the wires won't be affected--though the plastic insulation might get brittle and possibly crack when moved."

Incorrect. We aren't talking about wiring up a Maytag washing machine here!

Even minuscule changes in resistance in wires can wreck what would have otherwise been a successful implosion.