EMI Shielding Products
- Custom Gasket Fabrication
- Connector Gaskets
- Bonded O Ring
- Custom Gaskets
- Conduct-O-Knit Knitted Wire Mesh
- Conduct-O-Seal Combo Gasket
- Conduct-O-Elastomer
- Conduct-O-Seal Oriented Wire in Silicone Gasket Material
- Conduct-O-Mesh Tape
- Conduct-O-Foam
- Conduct-O-Bond
- Optical Filters For Electronic Displays
- Shielded Vent Panels
- ESC Board Level Shielding
- 300 Series
What are the Types of EMI Shielding?
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding prevents or reduces the emission or penetration of electromagnetic energy. EMI shielding is essential in modern technology to prevent unwanted interference in electronic equipment, ensuring that it operates reliably and efficiently. Let's look at the different types of EMI shielding:
- Conductive Shielding: Conductive shielding is one of the most common forms of EMI shielding. This type of shielding uses a conductive material, such as metal, to absorb and dissipate electromagnetic energy. Conductive shielding can be achieved through various methods, including metal enclosures, metal-coated plastics, and metal-coated fabrics.
- Faraday Cage: A Faraday cage is a type of conductive shielding that uses a metal enclosure to block electromagnetic energy. Faraday cages are often used in high-security applications, such as in military and government facilities, where electromagnetic security is a concern.
- Shielding Films: Shielding films are thin sheets of conductive material that can be applied to the surface of electronic equipment to prevent electromagnetic energy from penetrating the equipment. Shielding films are typically made of metal or metal-coated plastic and are often used in small electronic devices, such as smartphones and laptops.
- Shielding Paint: Shielding paint is a type of conductive coating that can be applied to the surface of electronic equipment to prevent electromagnetic energy from penetrating the equipment. Shielding paint is typically made of a conductive material, such as carbon or metal, and is often used in large electronic equipment, such as server racks and data centers.
- Magnetic Shielding: Magnetic shielding is a type of EMI shielding that uses a magnetic material, such as iron or nickel, to absorb and dissipate magnetic energy. Magnetic shielding is often used in applications where magnetic fields are a concern, such as in medical equipment and MRI machines.
EMI shielding is a critical aspect of modern technology that helps prevent unwanted interference in electronic equipment. Whether it's through conductive shielding, Faraday cages, shielding films, shielding paint, or magnetic shielding, EMI shielding ensures that electronic equipment operates reliably and efficiently. Give us a call today to learn more.