Which Conformal Coating Is Right for Me?

Posted by Sean Horn on Fri, May 19, 2017

The value of polymeric conformal coatings for protecting printed circuit boards (PCBs) from functional retardants like dust, corrosion, moisture, and temperature fluctuations has been well-documented.  Conforming to the physical configurations of the exposed face of the PCB, conformal coating:

Parylene and Silicone Conformal Coatings: A Comparison

Posted by Sean Horn on Fri, Jun 24, 2016

One liquid coating type that rivals the use of parylene is silicone conformal coating (Type SR), which cures rapidly, is reliably dielectric and displays exceptional stability across a wide temperature range.  These properties make it parylene’s chief performance competitor, for many purposes.  Further comparison delineates their benefits and disadvantages relative to each other.

Benefits of Conformal Coatings

Posted by Sean Horn on Fri, Jan 8, 2016

Electronics manufacturers need devices that withstand heat, cold, rain, snow, vibration, fungus, oxidation, and corrosion through decades of operation.