| abstract |
A compressible medium is dispersed throughout a somewhat flexible matrix, so as to provide a pre-coat for encapsulated electrical components that reduces the stresses occurring thereon. The stresses relieved could be produced either from the component or from the outer encapsulant. The design of the system is such that the low pressures exerted during the application of the final coating do not substantially collapse or render useless the effective stress reducing characteristics of the intermediate pre-coat. |