The fact that silicone products can affect sensitive electrical and electronic
components is not a recent statement. Nowadays, almost all relay producers are
writing on their technical datasheets that silicones should be avoided on
their relays. However, these disclaimers do not consider recent developments
in the field or potential designs that can prevent contamination issues with
silicones.
The purpose of this article is not to hide potential issues, but to establish
the facts and dispel the myths. It is aimed to clarify the situation by
classifying and categorizing the different cases and their potential solutions.
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Global SMT Coatings Article Reprint.
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