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"Aric Parr" <[log in to unmask]>
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22 Jan 97 16:37:21 -0500
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     I can successfully protect a 30 Mohm impedance circuit from standing 
     water (at 120 V) using a sprayed silicone coating for a couple of 
     minutes using one of several coatings. Silicones work the best.


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Subject: Re: conformal coating help
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Date:    1/22/97 8:00 AM


<< We need to provide 100% moisture seal on the top surface of some FR-4 
boards
 about 8"x12" that have SMT components mounted.  Can I do this "easily" 
 in-house without much equipment?  What materials and suppliers?  We could 
 easily install a fume hood if necessary.  This is not a high volume project.
  What do I do about sealing vias?
 thanks,  Crawford Byxbee >>
     
Crawford,
There is no such thing as a 100% moisture seal with conformal coatings.  All 
of them are organic polymers, which have varying levels of moisture 
permeability.  Water WILL get through, it is only a matter of when.  Better 
to ask the question of why you feel you need to have a 100% moisture seal.
     
Of the available coatings, you should probably try a silicone (type SR) 
coating or parylene coating.  Since your volume is low, sending the product 
off for parylene coating, avoiding capital investment, may be your best bet.
 You might also consider a contract conformal coater.
     
Doug Pauls
CSL
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