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Are Parylene Noodles a Defect?

Posted by Sean Horn on Fri, Apr 6, 2018

Unlike liquid conformal coatings joined to substrate surfaces by wet application methods, polymeric parylene (XY) uses a unique chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process to assure adherence.  There is no intermediate liquid phase.  Rather, cross-link polymerization of powdered raw XY-dimer converts the solid to a vapor at the molecular level, polymerizing XY directly as a transparent […]

Best Conformal Coating for Moisture and Chemical Protection

Posted by Sean Horn on Fri, Mar 30, 2018

Polymeric conformal coatings safeguard printed circuit boards (PCBs) from performance malfunction caused by contact with elements within their operational environment.  Included are:

What can be Coated: Conformal Coatings and Parylene Compared

Posted by Sean Horn on Fri, Mar 23, 2018

Conformal coatings are used to protect printed circuit boards (PCBs) from dust, humidity/moisture, mildew/mold, temperature extremes, and other elements whose prolonged contact might interfere with assembly function. Coatings also enhance electrical clearance-tolerance, while safeguarding PCB components from contamination (particulate or otherwise), corrosive materials, and mechanical stress.