Silicones can be designed to be either electrically conducting or non-conducting. 

Silicones engineered to be thermally conductive have thermal management capabilities that minimize heat build-up. 

Silicones are more durable than many organic materials and perform longer under certain conditions. 

Silicones resist heat and cold, thermal shock, oxidation, moisture, chemicals and ultraviolet radiation. This enables them to perform reliably under harsh conditions. 

Silicones offer the adhesion, flexibility and resilience required to seal and protect electronic devices from moisture, dust, and mechanical stress caused by impact and vibration. 

Silicones can provide the optical clarity and light transmittance required for many advanced photonic and LED applications and offer additional design flexibility as well. 

Silicones have flowing, wetting, adhesion and cure properties that help speed and simplify processing—and can even eliminate mechanical components. Plus, many silicones are repairable and reworkable, which reduces scrap and waste.