Advanced Materials and Design for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding

With electromagnetic compliance (EMC) now a major factor in the design of all electronic products, it is crucial to understand how electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding products are used in various industries. Focusing on the practicalities of this area, Advanced Materials and Design for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding comprehensively introduces the design guidelines, materials selection, characterization methodology, manufacturing technology, and future potential of EMI shielding.

After an overview of EMI shielding theory and product design guidelines, the book extensively reviews the characterization methodology of EMI materials. Subsequent chapters focus on particular EMI shielding materials and component designs, including enclosures, metal-formed gaskets, conductive elastomer and flexible graphite components, conductive foam and ventilation structures, board-level shielding materials, composite materials and hybrid structures, absorber materials, grounding and cable-level shielding materials, and aerospace and nuclear shielding materials. The last chapter presents a perspective on future trends in EMI shielding materials and design.

Offering detailed coverage on many important topics, this indispensable book illustrates the efficiency and reliability of a range of materials and design solutions for EMI shielding.

Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Fundamentals and Design Guide
Concepts of Electromagnetic Interference and Electromagnetic
Compatibility
EMI Shielding Principles
EMC Design Guidelines and EMI Shielding Methodology
Characterization Methodology of EMI Shielding Materials
Shielding Effectiveness Measurement
Electrical and Thermal Conductivities
Permeability and Permittivity
Mechanical Properties
Surface Finish and Contact Interface Compatibility
Formability and Manufacturability
Environmental Performance Evaluation
EMI Shielding Enclosure and Access
Enclosure Design and Materials Selection
Magnetic Field Shielding Enclosure
Shielding Enclosure Integrity
Specialized Materials Used for Shielding Enclosure
Metal-Formed EMI Gaskets and Connectors
Introduction
Metal Strip Selection and Performance Requirement
Copper Beryllium Alloys
Copper–Nickel–Tin Spinodal Alloys
Copper–Titanium Alloy
Stainless Steel
Other Materials Options
Design Guideline of Metal Gaskets and Connectors
Fabrication Process and Types of Metal Gaskets and Connectors
Mounting Methods and Surface Mating Assurance
Conductive Elastomer and Flexible Graphite Gaskets
Introduction
Raw Material Selection and Conductive Elastomer Fabrication
Conduction Mechanism and Processing Optimization of Conductive Elastomer Materials
Conductive Elastomer Gasket Design Guideline
Conductive Elastomer Gasket Fabrication
Conductive Elastomer Gasket Installation and Application
Comparable Flexible Graphite Gaskets
Conductive Foam and Ventilation Structure
Introduction
Waveguide Aperture and Ventilation Panel
Conductive Foam and Integral Window Structure
Metallized Fabrics and Fabric-Over-Foam
Board-Level Shielding Materials and Components
Introduction
Board-Level Shielding Design and Materials Selection
Board-Level Shielding Components and Their Manufacturing Technology
Conductive Coating Methods Used for EMI Shielding Components
Board-Level Shielding with Enhanced Heat Dissipating
Composite Materials and Hybrid Structures for EMI Shielding
Introduction
Knitted Wire/Elastomer Gaskets
EMI Shielding Tapes
Conductive Fiber/Whisker-Reinforced Composites
Hybrid Flexible Structures for EMI Shielding
Electroless Metal Deposition for Composite Shielding Materials
Absorber Materials
Introduction
Microwave Absorber Materials
Anechoic Chambers
Dielectric Materials for Absorber Applications
Electromagnetic Wave Absorbers
Absorbing Materials Selection and Absorber Applications
Grounding and Cable-Level Shielding Materials
Introduction
Cable Assembly and Its EMI Shielding Design
Cable-Level Shielding Materials
Bonding and Grounding
Special Shielding Materials in Aerospace and Nuclear Industries
Introduction
Lightweight Shielding Materials for Aerospace Applications
Radiation Shielding for Space Power Systems
Nuclear Shielding Materials
Perspectives and Future Trends
Introduction
Early Design-in for EMC and Optimal Design of EMI Shielding
Advanced Materials Selection for EMI Shielding
Future Trends and Applications
Index
A Summary and References appear at the end of each chapter.