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How Hardware Startups Use Conformal Coating to Protect Boards
In this episode of Hardware Startups with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dive into conformal coating—a thin protective layer applied to printed circuit boards to shield them from moisture, dust, and corrosion. Lucas explains why startups often skip this step to save cost, only to face high failure rates in humid or outdoor environments. He breaks down the three common chemistries: acrylic, urethane, and silicone, and when to use each. Luna shares a story about a small drone startup that lost an entire batch of flight controllers to condensation damage because they opted out of coating. The hosts…
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