Design and Technology GCSE
Conformal Coating
What Conformal Coating means in Design and Technology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Conformal Coating
A thin polymeric film applied to a printed circuit board (PCB) to protect components and tracks from environmental damage.
Topics that use Conformal Coating
- Systems: Appropriate surface treatments and finishes that can be applied to components and systems for functional and aesthetic purposes (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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