Does Parylene Adhere Chemically?

Posted by Sean Horn on Fri, Apr 1, 2016

Parylene only adheres to substrates mechanically, and this can require assistance from additive substances; parylene’s chemically-based adherence is nonexistent.  Adhesion is a consequence of molecular attraction stimulating the surface unification of two dissimilar substances; their joining creates a significant physical bond between them.  Of the two primary types of adhesion, chemical adhes

Surface Treatments Prior to Parylene Coating

Posted by Sean Horn on Fri, Mar 11, 2016

Pre-coating Essentials Poor parylene adhesion negates many of the coating’s most-valued functional properties, including dielectric strength, and resistance to the effects of chemicals, corrosive agents, and moisture.  Surface treatments that amplify the interface adhesion between the deposited parylene and the coated substrate are therefore highly desirable.  These treatments entail depositin

Parylene for LEDs

Posted by Sean Horn on Fri, Mar 4, 2016

LED Lifespan as Effected by UV Light Although LEDS are designed to provide as many as 100,000 hours of illumination under laboratory conditions, they are not nearly as resilient when subjected to persistent real-world, real-time usage.  Sensitive to electrical interference, moisture, UV light, and other persistent sources of physical damage, LEDs require protection to operate […]