Electrical, Optical, and Specialty Materials Reference Materials

Description: The SMD red glue is the most widely used adhesive for fixing small parts on circuit boards. It is used to connect electronic components with PCBs and other devices. This type of glue is necessary ...

Description: Epoxy conformal coating is a thin, protective layer applied to circuit boards and other electronic devices. It protects these devices from static discharge, corrosion, and electromagnetic ...

Description: Microelectronics adhesives and encapsulants are needed during assembly. DeepMaterial has been actively involved in developing the best formulations that can be used to fabricate efficient, simple, ...

Description: A specific silicone-based adhesive called silicone optical adhesive sealant is used to affix and seal optical components. High temperature resistance, chemical resistance, and transparency are all ...

Description: Renewable energy is very important today, especially for environmentally conscious people. It helps to find the best way to use renewable energy, one of which is solar. Harnessing sun energy to make ...

Description: These are a type of adhesives that can be cured quickly and efficiently with ultraviolet (UV) light. They are widely used in industrial bonding applications due to their superior strength, durability, ...

Description: The importance of UV cure silicone adhesives lies in their ability to provide strong and durable bonding while being easy to handle and use. They are also resistant to heat, moisture, and chemicals. ...

Description: UV cure adhesive is a type of adhesive that is cured or hardened by exposure to ultraviolet light. This adhesive has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its many advantages over ...

Description: UV adhesive is a type of adhesive that is cured using ultraviolet light. It is commonly used in various industrial applications due to its fast-curing time, high bond strength, and durability. ...

Description: Flexible UV-curing adhesives are an essential type of adhesive used in many applications. They are relevant in automotive, electronics, and manufacturing industries. This is because they tend to offer ...

Description: Structural UV-curing adhesives are high-performance adhesives that cure when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light. They are designed to create strong bonds between a variety of substrates. Such include ...

Description: UV-activated glue is a type of adhesive that is cured by exposure to ultraviolet light. It is commonly used in various applications such as electronics, optics, medical devices, and jewelry making. ...

Description: The purpose of this study is to identify potential substitutes and to assess them in terms of colour, sulphidation resistance, perspiration resistance and wear resistance. ...

Description: This article described several aspects of nonlinear harmonic generations including nonlinear optical effects, nonlinear crystals, phase matching, etc. ...

Description: A study conducted by GreenImpact, supported by federal Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Mobility Georges Gilkinet, shows enormous potential for the recycling and reuse of batteries for electric ...

Description: DESTINY stands for Doctorate program on Emerging Battery Storage Technologies Inspiring Young Scientists. ...

Description: The Battery Passport is key to facilitating the rapid scaling of sustainable, circular and responsible battery value chains to meet the targets of the Paris Agreement through electrification of the ...

Description: Umicore has started to formally set out with a Sustainable IT program, focusing on energy management, reducing our environmental impact, cyber security, digital inclusion and sustainable sourcing of ...

Description: The clean energy revolution is replacing fossil fuels such as oil and gas with new and renewable energy sources. Aside from the usual forms of renewable energy like wind turbines, metals and minerals ...

Description: This article introduces the material properties and the working principles of NaI(Tl)/Thallium Doped Sodium Iodide Scintillators for well-logging applications. ...

Description: The additives allow a greatly reduced galvanic deposition in the run-off area of selectively coated connectors especially in high-speed systems. ...

Description: This article is a complete introduction to Sapphire (Al2O3), including the structure and orientations of sapphire, the mechanical, optical, and thermal properties of sapphire, and the sapphire growth ...

Description: Especially in energy-intensive hard chrome plating, the current electricity prices - as a result of various crises - have a particular impact on production costs. In many countries, companies are ...

Description: We asked Michael Herkommer where he sees the strengths but also the challenges for our business line as the new Head of Electroplating ...

Description: The following table shows the property profiles of the silver electrolytes. ...

Description: RUTHUNA® is suitable as a final layer - but also shows its advantages as an unnoticeable intermediate layer ...

Description: The prices for rhodium and palladium have exploded over the last few years along with production costs. In order to be able to continue to serve the market, a rethink in surface plating is required. ...

Description: The problem of gold in bonding processes is widely known: As a rule, a minimum substrate temperature of 120 °C is necessary to achieve a good bond. ...

Description: Due to their skin compatibility, platinum coatings for medical applications have been established for years. More and more producers are switching to platinum coatings here due to the price of ...

Description: After only a few months, RHODUNA® PT has become an indispensable part of the product portfolio ...

Description: Compex products or product segments comprehensibly prepared ...

Description: CEO of Shinhao explains the benefits of IntraCu® electrolytes and more ...

Description: PCB manufacturer Piu-Printex calls the conversion of its plating processes ‚open-heart surgery‘. This was achieved over two consecutive weekends under pandemic conditions. ...

Description: Until now, light gold layers were mostly only possible with the addition of nickel or cobalt ...

Description: Protection right from the start for high-quality final surfaces ...

Description: The selection of optical substrate material is a vital step to determine the best appropriate optics for your individual applications. The characteristics(optical transmission, refractive index, ...

Description: The application of the Second Harmonic Generation (SHG) technique is boosting currently. The technique has been utilized extensively as a measure to obtain laser light with short wavelengths which are ...

Description: A terminal block is a modular housing with an insulated body that secures two or more wires together. The insulating body of a terminal block consists of a current-carrying element, a clamping ...

Description: Maintaining the correct die temperature of the LED can not only extend the life but also lead to more light being produced and therefore, fewer LEDs may be required to achieve the desired effect. ...

Description: All thunderstorms are dangerous because every thunderstorm produces lightning. For aircraft and wind turbines, lightning strikes can be exceptionally dangerous; however, because of stringent and ...

Description: Learn more about how we are improving efficiency with our customers. ...

Description: How Can Capacitive Touch Circuits Affect Backlighting? ...

Description: Display testing can be divided into two categories: optical characterization and functional display testing. In the first blog of this two-part series, we’ll be going over meeting the visual ...

Description: When it comes to protecting sensitive electronic components from electromagnetic interference (EMI), die-cuts are a practical and cost-effective solution. ...

Description: Although optical encoders are found in a vast number of products across multiple industries, few people know what optical encoders do or what products use optical encoders. Even in the manufacturing ...

Description: Device failures caused by interference or noise from electromagnetic energy are increasing due to the growing number of products that contain sensitive electronic components. The smaller size and ...

Description: Manufactured using premium resin, DeWAL® skived PTFE film conforms to strict standards and tolerances. With a natural resistance to most chemistries, biological inertness, excellent range of ...

Description: The ARLON® silicone family contains several grades of high-performing, durable materials that are resistant to temperature extremes, especially the ultra low temperature ranges often found in cold ...

Description: We fabricate and custom-produce a comprehensive line of permanent magnets and precision assemblies specific to design requirements in a number of markets, including: aerospace & defense, medical ...

Description: A transparent manufacturing process for an optimized value chain ...

Description: Among the major challenges facing the aerospace industry is ensuring the ability to accelerate production levels in the most efficient way possible. Automation is high on industry leaders' priorities ...

Description: Key trends are impacting the aerospace industry ...

Description: As innovations in the rail sector emerge, adhesive bonding has become a key component in the manufacture of parts that offer superior performance and durability in rail vehicles and infrastructure ...

Description: The aviation industry is committed to delivering sustainable products and services to meet strict regulations and requirements. ...

Description: How technologies and materials can help autonomous flying vehicles take to the skies ...

Description: Applications Within an Electrolyzer or Fuel Cell Stack ...

Description: What is a spherical lens? What is an aspheric lens? What is the difference between the two? Why are aspheric lenses recommended? Let's talk about the difference between the two. ...

Description: NASA is again using DuPont technology, including Kapton® polyimide films and Pyralux® copper-clad flexible circuit laminate materials, to power and protect the Perseverance mission to Mars. ...

Description: Optimizing processes through automation ...

Description: How is the market for small satellites developing? ...

Description: Wedge Window With Integrated Lens Corner Cube Retroreflector Roof Prism Pyramid Optical/Tetrahedral Prism Octagon Light Guide Rod Penta Prism Light Guide Prism Dove Prism Right Angle Prism Rhomboid ...

Description: Patient-worn medical devices need to stay put, and they need to be comfortable. Let's learn how specialty PSA tapes from Berry Global and precision converting from JBC Technologies can help. ...

Description: In his third application example, Guise previews a thermal conductive substrate solution currently in development for power electronics and discrete devices. ...

Description: DuPont's Matt Guise, High Reliability Segment Market Leader, speaks to attendees at the event, providing an overview of DuPont's solutions for electronics manufacturing (Part 1), ...

Description: The increased electrification of vehicles is a growing technology trend, driven in large part by advances in lithium (Li)-ion cells and battery pack design. In addition to high energy density, Li-ion ...

Description: Since the advent of the semiconductor era, sophisticated patterning materials have continually evolved to enable ongoing node reduction. ...

Description: The ultra-connected future is here, making our everyday lives easier, as our homes, cars, cities and virtually everything in our environment becomes "smart." ...

Description: The role of polymers in advanced packaging continues to grow as new and emerging markets and applications bring increased performance demands on devices. ...

Description: At present, computer-controlled new optical polishing technology can use a wider range of substrate materials while enhancing the ability to polish free shapes. ...

Description: Master Bond EP42HT-4AOMed Black is a new two part epoxy created for medical device manufacturing. It is biocompatible and non-cytotoxic, passing both USP Class VI and ISO 10993-5 certifications. This ...

Description: The electric vehicle (EV) upsurge continues unabated, with no signs of slowing down. According to Edison Electric Institute, the number of EVs on U.S. roads is projected to reach 18.7 million in 2030, ...

Description: We will demonstrate how the NanoBond® process can be used to control stresses during the bonding and deposition processes. Modeling will be conducted to compare standard bonding processes to the ...

Description: In this study, the reliability of low-Ag SAC alloy doped with Mn (SACm®) was evaluated under JEDEC drop, dynamic bending, thermal cycling, and cyclic bending test conditions and compared to ...

Description: This paper will cover the design and assembly techniques for using of solder performs in the Solder Fortification® needs described above. Several successful applications will be presented. In ...

Description: In this paper, we will talk about reflow in an enclosed oven, although many of these discussions may pertain to wave soldering and even vacuum soldering. ...

Description: Although lead-free soldering has been main stream in the industry since 2006 with the replacement of the eutectic SnPb system by the SnAgCu system, the development of drop-in lead-free alternatives ...

Description: This study will review several cases where changing the stencil design or reflow profile dialed in the variation of comparative results. ...

Description: This paper discusses: The casting of these low-melting alloy sputtering targets, and the subsequent bonding of the alloys to a backing plate for use in existing equipment. In addition, the ...

Description: Thermal aging time has a negligible effect on porosity, presumably due to balanced stress between tension and sintering shrinkage. The maximum service temperature of the Ag sintered joint is about ...

Description: Moore's Law, the driving force and sine qua non of the semiconductor industry for the last sixty years, is beginning to slow due to both physical and economic limitations. ...

Description: Quad-flat no-leads (QFN) package designs are receiving more and more attention in the electronics industry. This package offers a number of benefits including (1) small size, such as a near die size ...

Description: Heat dissipation and thermal management are growing issues in the design of electric vehicles (EVs) and their components. Within the battery pack, heat is generated during the operation of the ...

Description: Warehouses that used to focus on replenishing retail stores with pallet-sized shipments have transformed into fulfillment centers adept at shipping e-commerce orders direct to consumers and store ...

Description: Electronics are a part of our daily life. Whether in semiconductor chips in mobile devices, in solar modules for power generation or in batteries for electrical buses and cars - electronics are ...

Description: This editorial was taken from the May 18th edition of Chemical Engineering & News:https://cen.acs.org/materials/coatings/Paint-coatings-industry-plays-role/98/i19 ...

Description: Ninh Binh Mechanical and Electrical Company manufactures and supplies specialized steel structures and lifting equipment of up to 100 tons. Established in 2009, the company produces casting products ...

Description: The cost efficiency of a printer is directly tied to how proficiently is uses ink. The higher the number of pages that can be printed before the cartridge is empty, the less often you need to go out ...

Description: This white paper covers the tests carried out on three different Momentive SilCool™ thermal gap fillers as well as one pre-cured gel from a competitor, evaluating their ability to withstand ...

Description: A novel nano-Ag sintering paste C has been developed for a pressureless sintering process under air. ...

Description: Optical transmission, the ability for light to be channeled through a material, is particularly important for fiber optic, opto-electronic and photonic applications. Superior transparency is an ...

Description: Optically Clear Adhesive (OCA) improves the brightness and contrast of a touch screen. It allows a clearer and more vivid user experience. With the level of integration today's mobile computing ...

Description: Use of advanced materials will be more prevalent as specifications become more rigorous. Light weighting, processing improvements, new technology and environmental concerns will play a key role in the ...

Description: As a result of the voiding concern, we and our colleagues have performed a thorough analysis and experimental plan to minimize voiding in QFN assembly. Our experimental plan covers many process and ...

Description: Voiding under QFNs is a major challenge in the electronics industry. However, voiding can be suppressed by improving venting accessibility on the thermal pad by using solder mask dividing strips. ...

Description: Glob tops enhance reliability of space saving bare chip assemblies. ...

Description: Gold tin eutectic solder (AuSn20, or 80%gold, 20%tin by weight) is used in a variety of applications requiring a high reliability, high melting solder joint. This includes die-attach and even ...

Description: Demand for high-performance electrical insulation tapes is fueled by industrial needs. Aging electrical infrastructure, increased energy demands, modernization of the electricity grid, electric ...

Description: Device designers and electronics specialists are all too familiar with the challenges surrounding electromagnetic interference, more well-known by its acronym, EMI. A disturbance to an electrical ...

Description: Sheet-material based gaskets can fail when used in demanding application such as petro-chemical plants. Some materials can fail because of "popcorn polymerization", which occurs when a monomer ...

Description: Frequently asked questions on products & materials related to the gasket industry ...