Will HumiSeal 1B31 mitigate tin whiskers?

Posted by Sean Horn on Tue, Sep 4, 2012

Tin whiskers are electrically conductive, crystalline structures of tin that sometimes grow from surfaces where tin (especially electroplated tin) is used as a final finish.  They typically grow from lengths of 1-2 millimeters (mm) but have been observed to lengths in excess of 10 mm.  They are a serious issue in the electronics world because they […]

What is the right conformal coating for LEDs?

Posted by Sean Horn on Thu, Jun 21, 2012

Light emitting diodes (LEDs) are a huge and growing even bigger segment of the electronics industry.  LEDs are expanding into environments that demand a higher level of protection in order for the LED to function properly.  One way to get this level of protection is by using conformal coating.

When Not to Use Acrylic Conformal Coating

Posted by Sean Horn on Wed, May 16, 2012

While acrylic conformal coating does have its many benefits, there are some applications whenever it is not the ideal conformal coating  to be using.  Typically in applications that have exposure to solvents, high temperature requirements, or require coating hardness, acrylic conformal coating should not be used.  Solvent exposure In applications that have an exposure to solvents, acrylic [&h