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Encapsulants for electronic components

Conference ·
OSTI ID:5328158

Sandia National Laboratories has been developing the technology of encapsulating electronic components for over 30 years. During this time our laboratory has developed a number of encapsulating formulations that were tailored to withstand a variety of environments. Encapsulants are used to attenuate shock, match shock impedance, and provide superior mechanical and electrical properties. These rigid potting formulations range from unfilled to filled epoxies and polyurethane and polystyrene foams. These materials were developed not only to meet our design requirements but to provide highly reliable materials, thereby minimizing variability often encountered when using similar materials from an outside source. The intent of this paper is to describe briefly the evolution of these materials, their processing characteristics and physical properties based on a unique set of requirements.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
5328158
Report Number(s):
SAND-85-2776C; CONF-861004-3; ON: DE86012852
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English