UV curable conformal coatings: meeting the demands of theelectronics industry

摘要

UV (ultraviolet) curable conformal coatings that provide superiormoisture protection, good electrical insulating properties, andexcellent adhesion to a variety of surface board substrates have beendeveloped. The quick cure cycle of the UV coatings allows for inlineprocessing and reduces the manufacturing cycle time. The author presentsan overview of the performance properties and the processing advantagesthat UV curable conformal coatings provide to meet the demands of theelectronics industry today. It is concluded that the use of UV curablematerial allows for a decreased production cycle with improvedreliability and consistency of the finished products. Thus, a systemusing UV curable materials can be a cost-effective way to improveprocessing and reliability in printed circuit assembly