Repellix SuperHydrophobic Ceramic Coating

Protection from Splashing

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Two side-by-side test PCB’s are spashed with water from a dispenser bottle. The Repellix coated PCB (left) remains dry and sheds the water. In contrast, the uncoated board retains a layer of water on its surface, despite being tilted at a 60 degree angle.

Protection from Corrosion

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Two coupons from a copper wafer are sprayed with an aerosol of Cupric Acid. The coupon with a Repellix coating (right) protects against the corrosion mechanism, but the uncoated copper corrodes within 4 minutes.

Repellix is an exciting new technology that offers:

 

While retaining the ability to

 

Without the extra costs of:

  • Gaskets, seals, and rubber skins
  • Masking the boards in production