Parylene (XY) conformal coatings are applied to substrate materials through a specialized chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process that completely eliminates the liquid phase of wet coatings. No initiators or catalysts are involved in CVD polymerization, which synthesizes truly conformal protective film in-process. This is in stark contrast to wet coating materials such as acrylic, epoxy, silicone and urethane, which are synthesized prior to application via, brush, dip or spray methods. Wet during application, liquid-coated substrates requiring further drying and curing.
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Parylene conformal coating (XY) provides insulative protection for complex electronic circuit assemblies expected to function through rigorous operating conditions -- potential chemical, electrical, moisture and vapor incursion during performance. Applied through chemical vapor deposition (CVD), parylene penetrates deep within substrate surfaces, generating a level of assembly security surpassing that offered by liquid coatings such as acrylic, epoxy, silicone and urethane. Yet, although XY is applied in a vacuum, it’s capacity to provide these extraordinary qualities does not exist in one. Parylene’s durable protective value depends on film adhesion, a quality subject to persistent, thorough inspection throughout the production process.
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It is imperative to obtain proper adhesion of the coating to the substrate in order to truly reap the benefits of parylene conformal coating. Poor parylene adhesion, after all, can negate some of parylene's most-prized properties, including corrosion resistance, chemical resistance, moisture resistance, and dielectric strength. So, it's in an engineer's best interest to understand the importance of parylene adhesion and how to obtain it.
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Parylene and acrylic resins are both conformal coatings. Most of the similarities stop there. Because their properties vary so much, they have their own unique uses and capabilities.
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People often wonder if their project can be parylene coated. While there are huge list of items that can be coated with parylene, there are some limitations. One of these limitations is size.
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Parylene offers the best protection against solvents of any conformal coating. It is also brings to the table excellent moisture and gas protection, very high dielectric strength, and is bio-compatible. Even with all of these benefits, there are still some disadvantages to using parylene versus other conformal coatings.
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Everyone loves the
barrier properties of parylene. The resistance to solvents and moisture, incredible dielectric strength, and the completely uniform coverage are enough to make any engineer squeal with delight. The question that immediately follows is, “How much does parylene cost?”
There are a couple different factors that go into decided parylene cost. One of these factors is the material cost. Parylene dimer can be anywhere from $100 to $10,000+ per pound depending on the type and quality. Other raw materials, such as the cleaning materials and adhesion promotion mediums, also factor into the materials costs for parylene.
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The focus of this paper was the flexible electrode and flexible coil components in which parylene C is used not simply as a coating, but as the structural material as well. Parylene C was chosen as the structural material because parylene is pinhole-free, uniformly conforming, its low water permeability, its USP Class VI biocompatibility, and its high flexibility and mechanical strength.
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