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General Purpose Epoxies
For Electronic Potting Applications

Newest epoxy materials for potting semiconductor components and electronic assemblies.

EPOXY – 125
Room temperature curing epoxy – for applications to 125 °C.

EPOXY – 175
Elevated temperature curing epoxy – for applications to 175 °C.

EPOXY – 200
Novalac-epoxy formulation – for applications to 200 °C.

Epoxy – 225
Resin-anhydride epoxy system – for high temperature applications to 225 °C.

GENERAL PURPOSE EPOXIES
Description:


General purpose epoxies are formulated as two component systems to provide the best electrical, physical and mechanical properties attainable. The epoxy systems comprise (1) a resin, based upon etho-xylene polymer chemistry, and (2) a reactive hardener to increase linear polymerization and cross-linking of the epoxy. Resin systems are relatively low in viscosity and contain low-loss filler for improved physical characteristics. Castings, which are shrink free, void free and low in thermal expansion, are easily prepared. The electrical characteristics are not sacrificed.

Applications
General purpose epoxies are recommended for protection and low cost packing of semiconductor components, electronic devices and circuit assemblies. The epoxy compounds meet AIEE classes A-B-C-D-H for electrical potting compounds, as well as MIL specifications.

PROPERTIES OF GENERAL PURPOSE EPOXIES

Physical Properties

Epoxy –125

Epoxy –175

Epoxy –200

Epoxy –225

Color

Black

Black

Black

Black

Heat Dist.temp. (°C)

125

175

200

225

Visc. Mixed (cps)

2,200

38,000

20,000

4,200

Flex. Str. (psi)

13,600

15,600

14,500

14,000

Flex.Mod.x 10-5(psi)

4.08

3.37

3.90

4.4

Comp.Yield Str. (psi)

15,000

15,820

35,000

18,500

Comp.Mod x 10-5(psi)

3.40

3.10

2.60

2.89

Tensile Str. (psi)

11,300

10,500

10,000

10,000

Tens.Mod x 10-5(psi)

¾

¾

4.3

4.4

Izod Imp. Str.(ft.lbs./in.notch)

0.3

0.33

0.50

0.48

Hardness, Shore D

85

90

90

90

Shrinkage (max.)

1%

1%

1%

1%

Thermal Expan.(in/in/°C)x 10-6

30

30

30

30

         

Electrical Properties

       

Dielectric Constant

       

Frequency, cps 60

4.10

4.18

3.93

3.09

Frequency, cps 103

3.99

4.12

3.88

3.07

Frequency, cps 106

3.39

3.57

3.47

2.91

Dissipation Factor

       

Frequency, cps 60

0.0099

0.005

0.0067

0.0035

Frequency, cps 103

0.023

0.015

0.015

0.0054

Frequency, cps 106

0.034

0.039

0.029

0.015

Volume Resist.

1.19 x 1016

1.2 x 1016

1.2 x 1016

5.8 1016

Surface Resist.

7.9 x 1015

7.8 x 1015

7.9 x 1015

7.9 x 1015

Dielect. Str. V/mil

420

455

585

390

Arc Resit. (Av.Sec.)

¾

¾

120

75

Cure Schedule

       

Resin: Hardener Ratio

100:17

100:12

100:10

100:45

Pot Life

1 hr.

4 hrs.

4 hrs.

>24Hrs.

Initial Gel

4 hrs @ RT

2 hrs @ 90 °C.

2 hrs @ 80 °C.

2 hrs @ 90 °C.

Post-Cure

+48 hrs @ RT

+4 hrs @ 150 °C.

+2 hrs @ 150 °C.

+4 hrs @ 165 °C

+16hrs@ 200°C




Epoxy Based Potting Compound XS-531

Epoxy Based Potting Compound XS-531 is a high quality product formulated for potting electronic assemblies. It is designed for military applications and complies with military specifications, (XS-531 Department of Navy, Bureau of Naval Weapons).

PROPERTIES:

System

2-part

Filler

Silica

Viscosity (mixed)

2,000 pcs (approx.)

Hardness

70-90 (shore D)

Insulation Resistance, as cast

106 megohms (min)

Insulation Res., after humidity

103 megohms (min)

Bond Strength

1000 (min) psi



MIXING RATIO:
75 Part A to 25 Part B. Deaeration recommended.

CURE:
65 °-95 °C, 3-4 hours minimum


Epotherm
Thermally Conductive Epoxy Compounds

High thermal conductive epoxy compounds for potting semiconductor compounds for semiconductor components and electronic assemblies.

Epotherm – 130
Room temperature curing epoxy with high thermal conductivity and excellent electrical insulation properties – for applications up to 130 °C.

Epotherm – 180
Elevated temperature curing epoxy with high thermal conductivity and excellent electrical insulation – for applications up to 180 °C.

EPOTHERM
DESCRIPTION


Epotherm epoxies, thermally conductive compounds, are specially formulated for the encapsulation and potting of electronic components and assemblies used at high temperatures. These potting compounds are highly filled systems containing aluminum oxide in laminar crystallographic form to achieve high thermal conductivity. Temperature-stable epoxy resins designed for these applications are also used in the formulation. Due to the excellent heat transfer characteristics of Epotherm, the dissipation of heat generated by the potted electronic components is assured.

Epotherm epoxies are supplied as two component systems, curable at room and elevated temperatures. In addition to high thermal conductivity, there is good adhesion, extremely low coefficient of expansion, and low shrinkage upon curing. High electrical insulation is not sacrificed.

APPLICATION:

Epotherm products should be used for low cost packaging of semiconductors, electronic components and assemblies when thermal considerations dictate the selection of potting materials with good heat transfer properties.

Properties of Epotherm Epoxy Compounds

Physical Properties Epotherm-130 Epotherm - 180


Color

Black

Black

Thermal Cond. Coef. BTU-ft/ft2-hr-°F

12

12

Coef. Of Therm. Expans. In/in/°C

20x10-6

18x10-6

Heat Distortion Temp °C

130

180

Viscosity (mixed) (cps)

40M

100M

Flexural Strength (psi)

13,000

13,500

Flexural Modulus (psi)

2x10-6

2x10-6

Compressive Yield Strength psi

14,200

14,500

Tensile Strength (psi)

9,000

8,500

Izod Impact Strength lb/in notch

0.30

0.25

Hardness – Shore D

95

95

Machinability

By grinding

By grinding

Electrical Properties

   

Dielect. Const. (av. 10-2 to 1010 cps)

4.0

4.5

Dissipation Factor

   

Frequency 60 cps

0.01

0.008

Frequency 105 cps

0.02

0.01

Volume Resistivity

8.9x1015

5x1016

Surface Resistivity

7.2x1015

8.5x1015

Dielect. Strength volts/mil

420

450

Arc.Resistance sec.

--

100

Cure Schedule

   

Resin: Hardener

100:5.5

100:4.5

Pot Life

1 hr.

6 hrs.

Cure

4 hrs. @ RT or mild heat

2 hrs. @ 70 °C.

Post-Cure

48 hrs @ RT

4 hrs @ 150 °C