Consumer Electronics
Consumer Electronics Coatings
SCS Parylene Coatings: Waterproofing solution for consumer devices, with new halogen-free option
Leveraging 45 years of experience protecting critical electronic components for the aerospace, defense and transportation industries, SCS also provides coating services specifically designed to waterproof consumer electronics devices such as wireless headphones, smartphones, watches and other wearables.
Parylene-coated electronics have been tested by an independent testing facility in accordance with the applicable requirements of IEC 60529, test conditions 14.2.7 and 14.2.8 for IPX7 and IPX8 designations, which demonstrates protection from harmful effects due to the ingress of water. The uncoated electronics failed during the test, but the Parylene-coated electronics passed both test conditions, functioning normally both during and after testing. These results indicate that Parylene conformal coatings are suitable to protect consumer electronics and other devices against water splash and water immersion per IPX7 and IPX8 test requirements.
Depending on their individual needs, manufacturers can choose from several SCS Parylene variants, including SCS’ new ParyFree? variant, which is entirely halogen-free.
Consumer Electronics coating applications include:
- Wireless headphones
- Wearables
- Smart home electronics
- Tablets and phones
- Drones
SCS Parylene benefits include:
- Ultra-thin and conformal
- IPX7 and IPX8 waterproof protection
- Excellent dielectric properties
- Excellent UV stability
- Excellent crevice and multi-layer penetration
- Ultra-thin film adds minimal mass to delicate components
New option for halogen-free requirements
In support of global initiatives that continue to drive toward the elimination of halogens in electronics, SCS has developed a new halogen-free variant of Parylene – ParyFree?. ParyFree coating offers manufacturers the same host of beneficial properties that they have come to expect from the Parylene family, but with improved barrier properties over traditional halogen-free variants. For more information on ParyFree, contact us today.