Electromagnetic Shielding Gasket and Method

Abstract

An electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield gasket method is disclosed for shielding electromagnetic waves that may leak or be radiated from cracks and latches of an electronic housing. The gasket of the present invention comprises an interlocking first half that mates to a second half. Preferably a plurality of hooks are used on the first half and a plurality of hooks are provided on the second half. The hooks and loops of the gasket are comprised of a material with low conductivity thereby providing an improved transfer impedance. The first half of the gasket is affixed, such as by conductive adhesive, to the conductive surface of a door or the like in the electronic housing. The second half of the gasket is likewise affixed to the mating surface of the door. The door can now be affixed in position and removed without latches while providing good mechanical connection and improved electromagnetic shielding.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 19, 2000
Accession Number
ADD019922

Entities

People

  • Erich M. Gerhard

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesives
  • Composite Materials
  • Conductivity
  • Electric Fields
  • Electricity
  • Electromagnetic Interference
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Electromagnetic Shielding
  • Electronic Components
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Elements
  • Impedance
  • Inventions
  • Materials
  • Metamaterial Absorbers
  • Radiation
  • Radio Frequency Interference

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Electrical Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics