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| ] potted in epoxy. The surface visible on the right is formed by the potting compound that has been poured into the plastic box]] | ] potted in epoxy. The surface visible on the right is formed by the potting compound that has been poured into the plastic box]] | ||
| In ], '''potting''' is a process of filling a complete electronic assembly with a solid or gelatinous compound for resistance to shock and vibration, and for exclusion of moisture and corrosive agents. ] plastics or silicone rubber gels are often used |
In ], '''potting''' is a process of filling a complete electronic assembly with a solid or gelatinous compound for resistance to shock and vibration, and for exclusion of moisture and corrosive agents. ] plastics or silicone rubber gels are often used, though ] resins are also very common.<ref name="Panda2016">{{cite book|author=Dr. H. Panda|title=Epoxy Resins Technology Handbook (Manufacturing Process, Synthesis, Epoxy Resin Adhesives and Epoxy Coatings): Manufacturing Process of Epoxy Resins, Manufacturing Process of Epoxy Resins, Making of Epoxy Resins, Process for Manufacture of Epoxy Resins, Epoxy Resin Manufacturing Plant, Epoxy Resin Plant, Epoxy Resin Production Plant, Epoxy Resin Manufacture, Epoxy Resin Manufacturing Unit, Epoxy Resin Production, Epoxy Resins in Industry, Manufacture of Epoxy Resins,|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=D0gtDQAAQBAJ&pg=PA419|date=8 July 2016|publisher=ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS PRESS Inc.|isbn=978-81-7833-174-4|page=419}}</ref> Many sites recommend using a potting product to protect sensitive electronic components from impact, vibration, and loose wires. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://hackaday.com/2012/06/04/potting-electronics-with-silicone/ |title=Hackaday |publisher=Hackaday |date=2012-06-04 |accessdate=2018-09-04}}</ref> | ||
| In the potting process, an electronic assembly is placed inside a mold which is then filled with an insulating liquid compound that hardens, permanently protecting the assembly. The mold is part of the finished article and can provide shielding or heat dissipating functions in addition to acting as a mold. A cast assembly uses a removable mold. <ref> Haleh Ardebili, Michael Pecht, ''Encapsulation Technologies for Electronic Applications'', William Andrew, 2009 {{ISBN|0815519702}}, page 36 </ref> | In the potting process, an electronic assembly is placed inside a mold which is then filled with an insulating liquid compound that hardens, permanently protecting the assembly. The mold is part of the finished article and can provide shielding or heat dissipating functions in addition to acting as a mold. A cast assembly uses a removable mold. <ref> Haleh Ardebili, Michael Pecht, ''Encapsulation Technologies for Electronic Applications'', William Andrew, 2009 {{ISBN|0815519702}}, page 36 </ref> | ||
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In electronics, potting is a process of filling a complete electronic assembly with a solid or gelatinous compound for resistance to shock and vibration, and for exclusion of moisture and corrosive agents. Thermosetting plastics or silicone rubber gels are often used, though epoxy resins are also very common. Many sites recommend using a potting product to protect sensitive electronic components from impact, vibration, and loose wires.
In the potting process, an electronic assembly is placed inside a mold which is then filled with an insulating liquid compound that hardens, permanently protecting the assembly. The mold is part of the finished article and can provide shielding or heat dissipating functions in addition to acting as a mold. A cast assembly uses a removable mold.
As an alternative, many circuit board assembly houses coat assemblies with a layer of transparent conformal coating rather than potting. Conformal coating gives most of the benefits of potting, and is lighter and easier to inspect, test, and repair.
When potting a circuit board that uses surface-mount technology, low glass transition temperature (Tg) potting compounds such as polyurethane or silicone are used, because high Tg potting compounds may break solder bonds through solder fatigue as they harden and shrink at low temperatures.
See also
References
- Dr. H. Panda (8 July 2016). Epoxy Resins Technology Handbook (Manufacturing Process, Synthesis, Epoxy Resin Adhesives and Epoxy Coatings): Manufacturing Process of Epoxy Resins, Manufacturing Process of Epoxy Resins, Making of Epoxy Resins, Process for Manufacture of Epoxy Resins, Epoxy Resin Manufacturing Plant, Epoxy Resin Plant, Epoxy Resin Production Plant, Epoxy Resin Manufacture, Epoxy Resin Manufacturing Unit, Epoxy Resin Production, Epoxy Resins in Industry, Manufacture of Epoxy Resins,. ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS PRESS Inc. p. 419. ISBN 978-81-7833-174-4.
- "Hackaday". Hackaday. 2012-06-04. Retrieved 2018-09-04.
- Haleh Ardebili, Michael Pecht, Encapsulation Technologies for Electronic Applications, William Andrew, 2009 ISBN 0815519702, page 36
- "Design Practices for Low-Power External Oscillators" (PDF). Retrieved 2018-09-04.
- "Potting Solutions Potting Hints". Pottingsolutions.com. 2015-03-28. Retrieved 2018-09-04.
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