Conformal Electronics Coating Materials and Processes

Cornerstone Research Group Inc. (CRG) proposes to provide a complete conformal coating solution to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). CRG developed a conformal coating under a previous anti-tamper SBIR program. The manufacturing process and proprietary mixing procedures have been developed for this baseline formulation, and independent laboratory testing has produced good results. This formulation is designated CRG5008. CRG will apply industrial-based manufacturing and application techniques and government anti-tamper validation criteria to increase the technology readiness level (TRL) of CRG’s conformal coating. A complete evaluation will determine strengths, shortfalls, and economic adjustments that will allow CRG to refine the material, manufacturing process, and application processes of the current CRG conformal coating. Documentation of the resulting processes and procedure will provide the basis for a consistent, high-quality anti-tamper conformal coating solution. CRG's demonstrated expertise in the proposed conformal coating technology area presents MDA the opportunity to obtain an effective, reliable, and economical anti-tamper conformal coating for use in protecting the critical information components of the ballistic missile defense system. The proposing team's track record of innovation in new materials positions CRG for successful implementation of an effective, reliable, and economical anti-tamper conformal coating meeting a wide range of MDA’s operational needs.