Silicone Conformal Coating vs Parylene

Posted by Sean Horn on Fri, Aug 7, 2015

Silicone and Parylene conformal coatings are a lot like humans and dogs. At first glance, we are very different from our canine friends. However, we have a lot in common — noses, two eyes, hearts, dreams. In fact, we share 84 percent of our DNA with Rover (or Spot). So too with the two coatings. […]

Best Conformal Coating for Humid Environments

Posted by Sean Horn on Fri, Apr 10, 2015

Just about every major type of conformal coating provides protection against moisture. If you get a printed circuit board coated with epoxy, acrylic, urethane, silicone or parylene wet, typically all that you have to do is wipe it off. Environments with high humidity pose a different set of challenges. Because moisture is omnipresent in humid […]

Conformal Coatings for LED Applications

Posted by Sean Horn on Wed, Oct 30, 2013

From front to back, LEDs are improved by conformal coatings. Whether the coating is improving the LED’s color accuracy, protecting it from damage or keeping the electronics functioning well, conformal coating of LED electronics extends the suitability of LED technology. Here are the top six ways that conformal coating and LEDs go well together