Smartphones & Personal Computing

High-Performance Solutions for Smartphones and Personal Computers

As consumers demand next-generation Smartphones and personal computers (PCs) with greater radio-frequency (RF) functions and a reduced module size, electronic device OEMs face a diverse set of challenges. These specialized functionalities and miniaturization endeavors require high-performance materials that excel in the unique processing and performance environments within smartphone and PC components. 

Syensqo's versatile portfolio of high-performance solutions for smartphones and PCs is composed of specialty fluoroelastomers, ultra polymers, and sulfone resins, specifically designed for today’s most advanced electronic devices. These specialty polymers impart essential properties such as outstanding permittivity and permeability for a wide range of smartphone and PC components. OEMs continue to rely on the exceptional design flexibility and performance benefits of this broad portfolio for several usages and applications, including structural and cosmetic frames, antenna splits, and plastic-metal hybrid structures. 

Leading Specialty Polymers for Smartphones and PCs

Our industry-leading polymers for smartphones and PCs include a selection of aromatic polymers, ultra polymers and sulfone resins; most notably:  Ixef^® PARA , Kalix^® HPPA, Amodel^® PPA,  Ryton^® PPS , AvaSpire^® PAEK and Radel^® PPSU. This class of high-performance specialty polymers exhibits excellent mechanical, electrical and surface properties, as well as substantial design flexibility to meet the requirements of tomorrow’s smartphones and PCs.

Specialty Polymers for Smartphone and PC Components

Structural, cosmetic and functional components of smartphones and PCs require a distinct combination of materials with unique properties, especially as these devices continue to undergo further miniaturization. Consumers demand more radio-frequency functions, more durable devices, and increasingly fast performance in next-generation smartphones and PCs. These requirements challenge OEMs to find optimal cost-performance balance in their processing solutions, which only raises the importance of material selection. Syensqo's specialty polymers for smartphones and PCs empower a variety of applications and usages, including structural and cosmetic frames and electrical connectors.

Structural and Cosmetic Frames

Structural applications in smartphones and PCs require a challenging combination of properties to achieve cost-effective performance and durability, and specialty polymers continue to provide viable alternatives to traditionally used metals for these components. Today’s smartphone and PC frames demand high dimensional stability in thin-walled cross sections, high-strength and impact capabilities, and ease of processing for OEMs.Structural and cosmetic frames in modern smartphones and PCs require tensile modulus close to metal, as these features undergo significant impact and wear over extensive use. These components must simultaneously be equipped with excellent aesthetics and a pleasurable finish to deliver elevated sensory experiences for consumers. 

• Design Requirements: High stiffness, good flatness, cost-performance balance, lightweight material, high impact strength and good dimensional stability.