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Title: Conformal coatings : challenging environments lead to growth.

Abstract

Advances in technology have resulted in the need for electronic devices to continue functioning even when placed in harsh environments. Widespread use of cell phones, laptop computers, and other personal electronic devices, the increased number of electronic controls in home appliances, and the ever more extensive utilization of digital technology in the automotive industry have led to a growing demand for printed circuit boards (PCBs) that can perform under difficult conditions. Conformal coatings provide a protective barrier that enables the PCBs to function in these demanding environments. This growth in demand comes despite the cost and numerous difficulties associated with the application of these coatings. Many conformal coatings manufacturers are investing in the development of new technologies that minimize these difficulties. Others are involved in developing disruptive technologies that will serve as alternatives to traditional conformal coatings processes.

Authors:
Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
970728
Report Number(s):
SAND2005-5118J
TRN: US201003%%83
DOE Contract Number:  
AC04-94AL85000
Resource Type:
Journal Article
Journal Name:
Proposed for publication in the Journal of Coatings Technology.
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Name: Proposed for publication in the Journal of Coatings Technology.
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
36 MATERIALS SCIENCE; APPLIANCES; AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY; COATINGS; COMPUTERS; MANUFACTURERS; PRINTED CIRCUITS

Citation Formats

Challener, Cynthia A. Conformal coatings : challenging environments lead to growth.. United States: N. p., 2005. Web.
Challener, Cynthia A. Conformal coatings : challenging environments lead to growth.. United States.
Challener, Cynthia A. 2005. "Conformal coatings : challenging environments lead to growth.". United States.
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abstractNote = {Advances in technology have resulted in the need for electronic devices to continue functioning even when placed in harsh environments. Widespread use of cell phones, laptop computers, and other personal electronic devices, the increased number of electronic controls in home appliances, and the ever more extensive utilization of digital technology in the automotive industry have led to a growing demand for printed circuit boards (PCBs) that can perform under difficult conditions. Conformal coatings provide a protective barrier that enables the PCBs to function in these demanding environments. This growth in demand comes despite the cost and numerous difficulties associated with the application of these coatings. Many conformal coatings manufacturers are investing in the development of new technologies that minimize these difficulties. Others are involved in developing disruptive technologies that will serve as alternatives to traditional conformal coatings processes.},
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year = {Mon Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 2005},
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