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Post subject: Dielectric Goop

Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2009 10:50 am

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Joined: Thu Dec 24, 2009 10:34 am
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I have been quite happy using RTV (as a dielectric) to tune and align filters/circuits for some time now. My company has informed me that I can no longer use this substance because it has undesirable side-effects when used in a hybrid construction environment (this is due to the silicone content).

Does anyone know of an alternate high dielectric substance that is Silicone free?

Thank you in advance-
wtbap22

nubbage

Post subject: Re: Dielectric Goop

Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 5:52 am

General

Joined: Fri Feb 17, 2006 12:07 pm
Posts: 218
Location: London UK

Hi
there are some fluid cement goop type products that are high in polystyrene. These are sold for example to model-making freaks like Kirt and me.
The plastic blob when set should have a low loss permittivity around 2.2

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