jbn@glacier.STANFORD.EDU (John B. Nagle) (04/25/88)
I'm interested in ruggedization treatments for small PC boards.
The first approach is conformal coatings. I've tried Final-Kote,
but all I get is a thin tacky film that takes about two days to dry.
What are some good alternatives, preferably ones that won't affect
tuned RF circuits? I'd like a thick, clear coat covering the components.
There are also plastics for fully encapsulating a circuit in a
solid block. Any suggestions here?
John Naglekevin@calvin.EE.CORNELL.EDU (Kevin Tubbs) (04/26/88)
In article <17420@glacier.STANFORD.EDU> jbn@glacier.STANFORD.EDU (John B. Nagle) writes: > I'm interested in ruggedization treatments for small PC boards. >What are some good alternatives, preferably ones that won't affect >tuned RF circuits? I'd like a thick, clear coat covering the components. The guys in my research group that build payloads for rocket experiments use clear Dow/Corning RTV (expensive). I think they either dip the boards, or pour it on, then pour off the excess. Makes a nice smooth coating. -- Kevin Tubbs, 5152 Upson, Cornell University, Ithaca NY, 14853 (607) 255-8703 kevin@calvin.ee.cornell.edu {uunet,rochester}!cornell!calvin!kevin "If you took all the CP/M users in the world, and laid them end- to-end at the equator, it would be a good thing."