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Search Publications by: Nikolas Dale Barrera (Assoc)

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The Influence of Intrinsic Water and Ion Permeation on the Dielectric Properties of Parylene C Films

July 3, 2023

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Jacob Pawlik, Nick Barrera, Ellis Meng, Jim Booth, Chris Long, Nate Orloff, Eugene Yoon, Angela Stelson

Parylene C is a widely used dielectric barrier in implantable medical devices because it conforms well to surfaces and insulates against biological environments. However, multiple studies have shown that moisture can intrude into Parylene C films through

Microwave Characterization of Parylene C Dielectric and Barrier Properties

June 29, 2023

Author(s)

Nikolas Dale Barrera, Jacob Pawlik, Eugene Yoon, James Booth, Christian Long, Nathan Orloff, Ellis Meng, Angela Stelson

Parylene C thin films are commonly used as a passivation layer, protective coating, or substrate material in implantable medical devices. However, fluid or vapor may permeate through Parylene C films over time through defects, film edges, or bulk diffusion

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