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.

Silicone Conformal Coating offers many benefits

Posted by Sean Horn on Mon, Jun 4, 2012

Silicone conformal coating is becoming an increasingly popular choice for conformal coating applications.  Because of its high temperature capabilities, moisture protection, and ease of application/rework, people are strongly considering silicone coatings for their projects.

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