Protecting LEDs with Parylene

Posted by Sean Horn on Fri, May 29, 2015

Light emitting diodes are gradually replacing all other types of lighting. As they move out of consumer electronics and into general purpose applications ,the demands on the technology are shifting. It’s relatively easy to keep an LED safe when it is mounted in the front panel of a computer or hidden under a cover on […]

Can parylene be used outdoors?

Posted by Sean Horn on Fri, May 22, 2015

Parylene can be used outdoors. However, it has one drawback that could limit its suitability in some outdoor applications: sunlight can yellow it. With this in mind, product designers specifying a coating for a product to be used where it will be subject to sunlight should carefully consider the coatings pros and cons before specifying […]

Parylene: Making a Difference Across Many Markets

Posted by Sean Horn on Fri, Nov 22, 2013

Parylene conformal coatings are used in many different industries. With their hardness, chemical inertness and ability to perfectly coat any surface, they have expanded well beyond their original military and aerospace applications. Whether it’s a protective coating for an LED or a protective shell around a coronary artery stent, the compound is found in places […]