Your electronic device is constantly under attack. It can come from anywhere and have devastating consequences on the circuits and performance of your device. We’re talking about electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI).
In the fight against interference, one weapon you have at your disposal is shielding tape. Let’s explore how this product can be an effective and cost-efficient solution for protecting your device from EMI/RFI interference.
Shielding tapes are products designed for applications that require point-to-point electrical contact, grounding, and static charge draining. These tapes contain signals produced by your device, as well as block outside signals that could affect internal components. Shielding tapes come in many varieties, including options with foil backing materials, smooth or embossed foil surfaces, and conductive or non-conductive acrylic adhesives.
While there are numerous types of products designed to handle EMI/RFI signals, shielding tapes offer many unique benefits.
Shielding tapes are available in a wide range of constructions, including:
With so many options of shielding tape available, it can be difficult to know which one offers the best EMI/RFI protection for your device. By talking with a materials and converting provider, you can determine the tape product with the ideal features, benefits, and performance for your application.
At Tapecon, we have over 100 years of experience helping customers solve their complex product challenges. Learn more about our electronic materials applications.
Fun Fact: The name Tapecon actually derives from the phrase "conductive tape." Tapecon has been a leader in conductive tape manufacturing for decades and even helped pioneer some early shielding applications in the 1940s.