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Parylene Propels MEMS Design
Parylene is proven to be an ideal material for sealing, insulating and protecting electronic modules, devices and circuit boards. Parylene is applied in uniform layers and stands up to many environmental hazards. These same properties also make Parylene an excellent choice for micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) – sensors, actuators and structures forged from silicon using industry... Read More >>
What Can Be Parylene Coated?
We often receive the question “what can be Parylene coated?” With over 50 years of applications experience, the list of potential products and substrates that can be coated is virtually endless! A quick look at some of the different items that SCS has coated with Parylene over the years reveals, more often than not, that... Read More >>
Help! My Board is Failing, but it’s Already Coated!
Conformal coatings are designed to protect printed circuit boards (PCBs), assuring they work under all operational circumstances. However, cases emerge where boards fail to function despite conformal coating protection. Such non-performance can be a consequence of problematic conditions already existing on the PCB prior to coating, using the wrong coating materials for the particular project... Read More >>
Conformal Coating Standards: MIL-I-46058C, UL 746E and More
The conformal coating standards that currently exist can be considered from two points of view. First, there are the standards that are used by the manufacturers of conformal coatings to qualify the products, whether that is done by self-certification or completed by independent testing. Second, the standards are a method for users to determine the... Read More >>
Drawbacks of Parylene Coating
Parylene has a well-deserved reputation as one of the leading choices for conformal coatings. For many applications, it is the best choice. However, there are some Parylene disadvantages as well. Coating Cost and Logistics A major downside of Parylene is its cost. The Parylene dimer used for coating varies in price and is usually purchased by the pound.... Read More >>
Conformal Coating Specifications: Guidelines for Design, Selection and Application of Conformal Coatings
Understanding the unique characteristics of different conformal coating types and how they interact with a wide range of products and materials is crucial for achieving optimal functionality, performance reliability, and product longevity. Designers and users of conformal coatings need to understand the distinct properties of each type and their compatibility with the components they protect,... Read More >>
The Importance of Cleanliness Testing
Successful conformal coating relies on ensuring the surface of the printed circuit board (PCB) is thoroughly clean prior to coating application. PCB contamination can cause critical degradation of coatings’ dielectric strength and insulation resistance. Cleanliness testing monitors the PCBs condition, assuring it is sufficiently free of contaminants and ready to accept conformal coating. Cleaning before... Read More >>
SCS Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation and Leadership
SCS is proud to announce the celebration of its 50th anniversary. As the direct descendant of the companies that originally developed Parylene and made it a commercial success, SCS has established a legacy of innovation and leadership in the conformal coatings industry. In 1971, Nova Tran Corporation was established in Clear Lake, Wisconsin, after... Read More >>
SCS Expands Solutions Portfolio to include Liquid Coatings
With the acquisition of Diamond-MT (DMT) in March, SCS is pleased to expand its coatings portfolio to include liquid coating services. Liquid coatings, including acrylics, silicones, urethanes, epoxies and ultrathin coatings, are currently being serviced through the company’s facilities in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and Melbourne, Florida. These facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 Rev. D certified... Read More >>
Parylene’s Critical Role in Hayabusa2 Space Mission
In December 2014, the Hayabusa2 spacecraft, designed and operated by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), was launched from Tanegashima Space Center in Japan. Its mission was, and is, to travel to the asteroid Ryugu, collect samples from the surface and interior of the asteroid and return those samples to earth. Following its successful launch,... Read More >>
