Understanding Parylene Deposition

Posted by Sean Horn on Fri, Jul 31, 2015

Parylene’s deposition process is unique among conformal coatings. Unlike others that start as a liquid, get deposited and dry, it starts as a solid. Parylene coating equipment turns it into a vapor, where it then deposits onto the substrate. This unique four-step method poses some challenges but also brings real advantages.

Masking for Parylene Deposition

Posted by Sean Horn on Fri, Jul 17, 2015

Masking and Parylene Deposition

Parylene vs Potting

Posted by Sean Horn on Fri, Jul 3, 2015

If you have a printed circuit board or other item that needs protection, you typically have a choice between potting and conformal coating. While potting offers the largest and most powerful barrier against the outside world, it also carries some significant drawbacks. Conformal coating, especially with parylene, also offers a protective barrier, but does it […]