Haze and lack of clarity are considered among the most vexing and stubborn of defects in the assembly of LCD screens and surfaces. Significant advances have been made in the optical quality and capability of liquid crystals and LEDs; however, these advances can be stunted by choices made further along in the assembly process. Specifically, liquid optically clear adhesives (LOCAs) used in the bonding of assembly layers can cause haze and light refraction either immediately or under certain aging conditions. The proper design of LOCA materials must take this risk of haze development into consideration. There are a number of effective approaches to minimizing or eliminating haze.
Eliminate HAZE & Bring Renewed Clarity to LCD Screens with Improved LOCA Adhesives
Topics: Humiseal, Adhesive Solutions, Display Adhesives, LOCA, Liquid Optically Clear Adhesives
Significance of Accelerated Weathering Exposure in the Design of LOCA
Liquid optically clear adhesives (LOCA) provide superior optical enhancement and anti-glare properties in the manufacture of liquid crystal displays. Light, temperature and moisture can significantly affect the physical and optical properties of these adhesives, promoting yellowing or discoloration, delamination, and loss of adhesion. In this discussion, we will explain the use of “accelerated weathering exposure” in the design of LOCA and its advantages over more traditional individual factor analysis.
Topics: Adhesive Solutions, Display Adhesives, LCD displays, LOCA, Liquid Optically Clear Adhesives
Ruggedization of Electronic Circuits? Encapsulation is One of The Best-kept Protection Secrets
While conformal coatings increase the lifetime of electronic devices by providing a thin barrier that strengthens their ability to withstand harsh environmental conditions, adhesives and encapsulants provide a significantly higher level of protection on the entire assembly.
The most common properties of adhesives and encapsulants include:
- creating environmental seals that protect against moisture and corrosion,
- providing high-temperature resistance,
- increasing shock and vibration dampening,
- generating strong bonds to a variety of substrates,
- maintaining low shrinkage, and
- offering thermal conductivity.
Topics: Electronic Protection, Adhesive Solutions, Vibration Suppression, Encapsulants
4 Tips to Successfully Apply Two-Component Epoxy Adhesives
Consisting of a resin and a hardener, a two-component epoxy can be formulated to offer a wide range of mechanical, thermal and electrical properties. While mix ratios differ, they all offer the ability to cure at ambient temperatures or elevated temperatures for faster cures. Here are a few tips to help you mix and apply your two-part epoxy.
Topics: Epoxy Adhesives, Adhesive Solutions
How Best to Protect PCB Mounted Components from Vibration
Electronics continue to be placed into harsher environments, and PCB component vibration dampening remains a challenge for many industries. When the solder connection strength is not going to be sufficient to withstand years of vibration, there is a solution: staking materials.
Numerous fields of industry manufacture products that are prone to high-vibration environments. Some of them are:
Topics: Adhesive Solutions, Vibration Suppression