Category Archives: Knowledgebase

Understanding The UL94 Vertical Burn Test

Background   Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) is a global safety certification company that performs testing on products... [Read More]

Radar Plot comparing 6 common conformal coating types
How to Choose the Best Conformal Coating

Choosing the right conformal coating depends on your material needs – namely, which certifications (IPC... [Read More]

FAQ
Silicone Conformal Coating FAQ

How to waterproof a drone Drones are constantly exposed to moisture and humidity from atmospheric... [Read More]

FAQ
Conformal Coating Stripper FAQ

How do I remove conformal coatings from PCBs? It depends on the coating’s chemistry. For... [Read More]

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Insulating Varnish FAQ

Insulating varnishes are resins like epoxies or alkyds used to protect high voltage machines such... [Read More]

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Conformal Coating FAQ

Conformal coatings are clear topcoats applied over PCBs to protect the boards from common contaminants... [Read More]

Radar Plot comparing 6 common conformal coating types
Conformal Coating Guidelines

What Are Conformal Coatings? Conformal coatings are clear, flexible topcoats that conform to the intricate... [Read More]

What is EMI / RFI?
How is EMI / RFI Shielding Measured?

Attenuation is measured in decibels (dB) on a logarithmic scale. 10 dB of electromagnetic shielding... [Read More]

What is EMI / RFI?
What is EMI / RFI Shielding?

EMI / RFI shielding is material that attenuates the energy of electromagnetic waves that pass... [Read More]

What is EMC?
What is EMC?

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is a critical part of electronic design. EMC is achieved when a... [Read More]