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Enhancing Automotive Electronics through Conformal Coating and Potting
By Scott Stephan, Director — Electronic Business Line, ELANTAS
engines (ICE) to electric vehicles (EVs), the demands placed on electronic components have intensified. With the growing
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s the automotive industry undergoes a seismic shift from internal combustion
complexity of automotive elec- tronics, ensuring their protection and reliability has become para- mount.
According to Research and
Market, in the Global Automo - tive Conformal Coatings Market
Report, the conformal coatings market will grow from $2B USD in 2024 to $3.5B in 2030 or a 10% CAGR. This growth does not include similar increases of respective potting materials. The increased growth of
Automotive printed circuit board.
printed circuit board protection can be attributed to the increase of electronics designed into not only electric vehicles, but also traditional internal combustion engine vehicles. To meet these evolving
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needs, conformal coating and potting material formulators are specifically developing solutions to provide unmatched protection in critical applications such as power management, safety, crash-avoidance and in-cabin sensors.
The Role of Coatings and Potting
In modern vehicles, elec-
tronic systems are the backbone of performance, safety, and com- fort. From power management units to a myriad of sensors that monitor and control various vehicle functions, these electron- ics must operate flawlessly under challenging conditions. However, exposure to environ- mental factors such as moisture, temperature extremes, vibra- tion, and chemical contaminants can severely compromise their performance. This is where ELANTAS’
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advanced conformal coating and potting materials come into play. Designed to offer superior pro- tection, these materials form a resilient barrier that shields sen- sitive components from potential damage. The company’s formula- tions are meticulously crafted to ensure that they adhere uni- formly, providing consistent cov- erage even in complex geome- tries and intricate electronic assemblies. The transition to electric
vehicles introduces additional challenges for automotive elec- tronics. EVs typically operate at higher voltages and generate more heat than traditional inter- nal combustion engine vehicles. Consequently, the electronic components in EVs are subjected to greater thermal and electrical
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