EMI and RFI in Everyday Life

Even though we cannot see it, EMI and RFI shielding are all around us. We live in a world where electromagnetic interference and radio-frequency interference are always around us. If left alone, these harmful sources would make it almost impossible for electronics to function correctly. In many cases, electronics will cease to function if exposed to too much EMI or RFI. In some cases, as when listening to music, an electrical short is considered annoying. If the same problem occurs when a doctor is using a life-saving tool, the outcome becomes tragic.

Everyday industries the rely on EMI shielding include:

1. Military
2. Medical
3. Mass-transit
4. Aerospace
5. Residential
6. Hand-held electronics

There are so many causes of human-made EMI and RFI that the best way to combat it is to create shielding for each component that generates interference and can be negatively affected by the emission. EMI shielding gaskets are considered mechanical devices that are designed to protect electronics from radio-frequency and electromagnetic interference.

With each passing year, more and more electronics are becoming smart and Wi-Fi enabled, which means that EMI and RFI are considered a growing problem that is not going anywhere. Getting adequate shielding can mean the difference between a functional and a defective product.

EMI RFI Shielding

For more information on protecting your electronics, you should not hesitate to give our team a call.

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