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Investigation of the Electrochemical Reliability of Conformal Coatings Under High Voltage
The surface insulation resistance (SIR) of conformal coatings was investigated using increased stress by high voltage bias up to 1000V. Test boards had been prepared according to IPC-9202, u
.. read more
Low Outgassing and Ionic Content, High-Performance Light and Moisture Dual Curable Conformal Coating
Polymeric conformal coatings are used to improve and extend the reliability of printed circuit boards against environmental conditions. There is high interest in using light-curable conforma
.. read more
Automated Conformal Coating of Circuit Card Assemblies Using Polyurethane Material
The development of an automated circuit card assembly(CCA)conformal coating process using a low outgassing polyurethane material was essential for meeting the increase in customer demand fro
.. read more
High Performance Light and Moisture Dual Curable Automotive Conformal Coating
Light-curable materials can provide significant benefits over conventional technologies, including lower operating costs driven by lower labor needs, space savings, lower energy demand, and
.. read more
Conformal Coatings: State of the Industry Versus State of the Art
The excellent IPC-TR-587 technical report, ‘Conformal Coating Material and Application ‘‘State of the Industry’’ Assessment’ delivers the results of a recent major study on conformal coating
.. read more
Application of Dielectric Spectroscopy (Ds) for Quality Control of Solvent-Borne Conformal Coatings
The viscosity of conformal coatings is critical in producing consistent and reliable applications of coating onto a printed circuit board (PCB). A conformal coating that has experienced mois
.. read more
Conformal Coating Evaluation Test Development
The purpose of conformal coatings is to protect printed circuit boards and components mounted on them from the deleterious effects of moisture, particulate matter and corrosive gases. The co
.. read more
Utility of Dual Applicators for Non-Atomized Conformal Coating to Improve High-Volume Manufacturing Optimization
Electronics manufacturers protect their circuit boards with conformal coatings. Conformal coatings serve as a barrier from environmental hazards and internal shorts,tin whiskers,and corrosion a
.. read more
Tin Whisker Risk Management by Conformal Coating
The objective of this study is to evaluate conformal coatings for mitigation of tin whisker growth. The conformal coatings chosen for the experiment are acrylic,polyurethane and parylene. The c
.. read more
Mobile Electronics,How to Protect Internal Circuitry from A Harsh Environment
The portable electronics market has driven steep-slope growth for over a decade and continues to deliver amazing handheld electronic devices; manufacturers of these products are facing challeng
.. read more
Conformal Coating over No Clean Flux
As the proliferation of modern day electronics continues to drive miniaturization and functionality,electronic designers/assemblers face the issue of environmental exposure and uncommon applica
.. read more
Plasma Polymerization: A Versatile and Attractive Process for Conformal Coating
The use of plasma processing in the manufacture of electronics is growing as we discover more and more applications for this technology. It is now common for plasma etching and cleaning to be u
.. read more
The Uncertainty of Surface Insulation Resistance/Electrochemical Migration Performance of Completed Assemblies
The breadth of materials and processes used in today’s electronic assemblies may make it impossible to predict SIR/ECM performance without adequate testing of material and process combinations.
.. read more
Defluxing for New Assembly Requirements
Consider defluxing at the design stage. This involves determining how product design may impact the assembly process. It also involves selecting the most effective,rugged defluxing option relat
.. read more
Solder Paste Residue Corrosivity Assessment: Bono Test
Lead free soldering with no clean solder pastes represent nowadays the most common process in electronic assembly. A solder paste is usually considered as no-clean if it passes all IPC J-STD-00
.. read more
Effects of Tin Mitigation Processes on Whisker Growth and Solder Joint Reliability for Chip and Small-Outline Package Components
This paper reports the results of an evaluation of tin mitigation processes for components,i.e. converting parts with pure tin (Sn) and other lead-free (Pb-free) finishes to tin-lead (SnPb) fin
.. read more
Effect of Conformal Coating on Tin Whisker Growth
This paper will present the testing performed to date by Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control on Tin Whisker test coupons. Coupons are representative lead materials and are half coated wit
.. read more
iNEMI Recommendations on Lead Free Finishes for Components Used in High-Reliability Products
This document is intended to help manufacturers minimize the risk of failures from tin whiskers. It is the consensus of the
iNEMI User Group that pure tin electroplating presents a risk in high
.. read more
Cleaning Lead Free prior to Conformal Coating? Risks and Implications
Cleaning prior to conformal coating ensures optimal adhesion. In fact,a number of contaminations that are created during the
soldering steps significantly impair the cross linkage and can be sa
.. read more
Selection of a Low VOC Conformal Coating
Boeing Commercial Electronics (BCE),a subsidiary of The Boeing Company,is a leading supplier of avionics and
cabin management systems for the Boeing family of commercial airplanes. Boeing speci
.. read more
Solvent-Free Conformal Coatings – As Good as Conventional Types?
Conformal or protective coatings are widely used in
the electronics industry today and are available in a
large variety of different types and adjustments. The
"classic" or conventional conform
.. read more
Investigation of the Electrochemical Reliability of Conformal Coatings Under High Voltage
The surface insulation resistance (SIR) of conformal coatings was investigated using increased stress by high voltage bias up to 1000V. Test boards had been prepared according to IPC-9202, u
.. read more
Low Outgassing and Ionic Content, High-Performance Light and Moisture Dual Curable Conformal Coating
Polymeric conformal coatings are used to improve and extend the reliability of printed circuit boards against environmental conditions. There is high interest in using light-curable conforma
.. read more
Automated Conformal Coating of Circuit Card Assemblies Using Polyurethane Material
The development of an automated circuit card assembly(CCA)conformal coating process using a low outgassing polyurethane material was essential for meeting the increase in customer demand fro
.. read more
High Performance Light and Moisture Dual Curable Automotive Conformal Coating
Light-curable materials can provide significant benefits over conventional technologies, including lower operating costs driven by lower labor needs, space savings, lower energy demand, and
.. read more
Conformal Coatings: State of the Industry Versus State of the Art
The excellent IPC-TR-587 technical report, ‘Conformal Coating Material and Application ‘‘State of the Industry’’ Assessment’ delivers the results of a recent major study on conformal coating
.. read more
Application of Dielectric Spectroscopy (Ds) for Quality Control of Solvent-Borne Conformal Coatings
The viscosity of conformal coatings is critical in producing consistent and reliable applications of coating onto a printed circuit board (PCB). A conformal coating that has experienced mois
.. read more
Conformal Coating Evaluation Test Development
The purpose of conformal coatings is to protect printed circuit boards and components mounted on them from the deleterious effects of moisture, particulate matter and corrosive gases. The co
.. read more
Utility of Dual Applicators for Non-Atomized Conformal Coating to Improve High-Volume Manufacturing Optimization
Electronics manufacturers protect their circuit boards with conformal coatings. Conformal coatings serve as a barrier from environmental hazards and internal shorts,tin whiskers,and corrosion a
.. read more
Tin Whisker Risk Management by Conformal Coating
The objective of this study is to evaluate conformal coatings for mitigation of tin whisker growth. The conformal coatings chosen for the experiment are acrylic,polyurethane and parylene. The c
.. read more
Mobile Electronics,How to Protect Internal Circuitry from A Harsh Environment
The portable electronics market has driven steep-slope growth for over a decade and continues to deliver amazing handheld electronic devices; manufacturers of these products are facing challeng
.. read more
Conformal Coating over No Clean Flux
As the proliferation of modern day electronics continues to drive miniaturization and functionality,electronic designers/assemblers face the issue of environmental exposure and uncommon applica
.. read more
Plasma Polymerization: A Versatile and Attractive Process for Conformal Coating
The use of plasma processing in the manufacture of electronics is growing as we discover more and more applications for this technology. It is now common for plasma etching and cleaning to be u
.. read more
The Uncertainty of Surface Insulation Resistance/Electrochemical Migration Performance of Completed Assemblies
The breadth of materials and processes used in today’s electronic assemblies may make it impossible to predict SIR/ECM performance without adequate testing of material and process combinations.
.. read more
Defluxing for New Assembly Requirements
Consider defluxing at the design stage. This involves determining how product design may impact the assembly process. It also involves selecting the most effective,rugged defluxing option relat
.. read more
Solder Paste Residue Corrosivity Assessment: Bono Test
Lead free soldering with no clean solder pastes represent nowadays the most common process in electronic assembly. A solder paste is usually considered as no-clean if it passes all IPC J-STD-00
.. read more
Effects of Tin Mitigation Processes on Whisker Growth and Solder Joint Reliability for Chip and Small-Outline Package Components
This paper reports the results of an evaluation of tin mitigation processes for components,i.e. converting parts with pure tin (Sn) and other lead-free (Pb-free) finishes to tin-lead (SnPb) fin
.. read more
Effect of Conformal Coating on Tin Whisker Growth
This paper will present the testing performed to date by Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control on Tin Whisker test coupons. Coupons are representative lead materials and are half coated wit
.. read more
iNEMI Recommendations on Lead Free Finishes for Components Used in High-Reliability Products
This document is intended to help manufacturers minimize the risk of failures from tin whiskers. It is the consensus of the
iNEMI User Group that pure tin electroplating presents a risk in high
.. read more
Cleaning Lead Free prior to Conformal Coating? Risks and Implications
Cleaning prior to conformal coating ensures optimal adhesion. In fact,a number of contaminations that are created during the
soldering steps significantly impair the cross linkage and can be sa
.. read more
Selection of a Low VOC Conformal Coating
Boeing Commercial Electronics (BCE),a subsidiary of The Boeing Company,is a leading supplier of avionics and
cabin management systems for the Boeing family of commercial airplanes. Boeing speci
.. read more
Solvent-Free Conformal Coatings – As Good as Conventional Types?
Conformal or protective coatings are widely used in
the electronics industry today and are available in a
large variety of different types and adjustments. The
"classic" or conventional conform
.. read more