How are conformal coating materials classified?

I am asked quite often about conformal coating classification. The reality is conformal coatings can be classified in many ways.

However, the IPC do a great job of splitting out the various subdivisions.

They include:

  • Liquid or vapour deposition materials
  • Organic or inorganic coatings
  • The resin types (AR, UR, SR, XY, FC)
  • Drying and curing mechanisms
  • One or two part materials
  • Solvent or non-solvent based

A typical family tree for conformal coatings is shown below:

Conformal coatings can be categorised by many different factors including inorganic
Conformal coatings can be categorised by many different factors

To find out more click conformal coating materials classification.


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Dr Lee Hitchens, Author of Nexus website and ebook

Dr Lee Hitchens is the Author of the Nexus eBook and a main contributor to Nexus.

 

 

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