EMI Material Types
EMI material types fall into two main functional categories: reflective (conductive) and absorptive (lossy). There are many specialized formulations depending on the environment, frequency range, and mechanical requirements. Methods of classification include composition, mechanism of action, and form factor, but engineers generally choose from among the following. Conductive elastomers Conductive foams and fabrics Metal-based materials […]
EMI Shielding Webinar On-Demand
SSP’s EMI shielding webinar is available on-demand. Watch it here. Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) is sharing an in-depth EMI shielding webinar for on-demand viewing. EMI/RFI Gasketing: Outside the Box Solutions to Protect What’s in the Box is also available on YouTube and contains valuable lessons about protecting enclosures against electromagnetic interference (EMI). SSP’s EMI shielding […]
Conductive Silicone Applications
Conductive silicone rubber is used in these and other applications. EMI gaskets and EMI O-rings Keypads and switches Flexible sensors and wearables EMI Gaskets and O-Rings One of the main uses of conductive silicone rubber is in shielding against electromagnetic interference (EMI). In electronics, especially designs where dense circuitry is susceptible to noise, EMI gaskets […]
Conductive Silicone Properties
Conductive silicone rubber is flexible, weather-resistant, and can withstand a wide range of temperatures. Keep reading to learn about its properties, and contact SSP for EMI shielding silicones and fabricated products. Material Properties Electrically conductive silicone rubber is a composite material. Typically, the base is polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). To this base, conductive fillers such as carbon […]
Conductive Silicone Rubber Manufacturer
Conductive silicone rubber is a special type of silicone material that can conduct electricity. Normally, silicone is an electrical insulator, meaning that it doesn’t let electricity flow through it. When silicone is mixed with electrically conductive particles, however, the resulting compound becomes able to carry electrical current based on its properties. How is Conductive Silicone […]
EMI Gasket Manufacturers: How They Differ
EMI gasket manufacturers can fabricate a range of products from electrically conductive silicones. That’s important since different challenges with environmental sealing and EMI shielding require different solutions. For example, industrial robots require molded or bonded EMI O-rings that fit into a groove. Enclosures may require flat EMI gaskets that are die-cut or flash-cut instead. There […]