Understanding What is Solder Paste

Solder paste is a mixture of granulated alloy powder and flux. These powders include alloys... [Read More]

How to Improve Equipment Function and Reliability

Across all industrial sectors, a common denominator is the need for modern equipment in the... [Read More]

Understanding the Benefits of Silicone-Free Thermal Gel

Traditionally, silicone-based gap fillers have been a popular TIM because of their wide temperature range,... [Read More]

Materials that Improve Battery Performance

A review of functional adhesives, coatings and resins for designers and manufacturers seeking optimal mechanical... [Read More]

Ruggedizing Materials for Aerospace & Military Electronics

Learn about MG Chemicals' extensive product portfolio to ruggedize electronics within the aerospace and defense... [Read More]

MG Chemicals Solutions For Auto Industry

There is a sustained trend toward improved reliability in automotive industry design where consumer preferences... [Read More]

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Materials for Ruggedizing LEDs

Light emitting diodes or LEDs comprise special semiconductors, both rich and deficient in valence electron... [Read More]

EMF Protection for Home

EMF Protection for your home is critical to ensure that your electronics function properly, as... [Read More]

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Fundamentals of Adhesion

The effects of a solid object when in contact with a fluid generate different reactions... [Read More]

Fundamental Properties of a Good Bearing Grease

Grease is a dispersion of thickening agents in a base oil. The oil component typically... [Read More]

EMF Solutions

Shielding devices against electromagnetic frequencies (EMF) is a vital design feature that engineers must consider... [Read More]

Properties of Thermal Interface Materials: Gap Fillers

Choosing the right product requires circuit designers to grasp the fundamental properties of thermal interface... [Read More]

Understanding the Importance of Glass Transition Temperature

The glass transition temperature of polymers (denoted Tg) is when a polymer loses its rigidity... [Read More]

Understanding Resistivity & the 4 point probe Method

Conductive materials like adhesives, coatings, and greases are very useful in manufacturing, owing to their... [Read More]

The Importance of Understanding Outgassing

What is Outgassing? Outgassing is a property of non-metallic materials; namely polymers used in the... [Read More]

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EMI Shielding – From Package and Board Level to Device and Room Level

As PCB designs become more miniaturized, and with the propagation of wireless devices, designers face... [Read More]

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Thermal Management in Automobiles

Driven by downsizing, systems integration and the arrival of electric vehicles, thermal management has become... [Read More]

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Conformal Coating – Ultimate Application Guide

This application guide describes the equipment and processes recommended for applying MG Chemicals conformal coating... [Read More]

Understanding The UL94 Vertical Burn Test

Background   Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) is a global safety certification company that performs testing on products... [Read More]

How to Choose the Best Conformal Coating

Choosing the right conformal coating depends on your material needs – namely, which certifications (IPC... [Read More]

Conformal Coating Guidelines

What Are Conformal Coatings? Conformal coatings are clear, flexible topcoats that conform to the intricate... [Read More]