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A shielding effectiveness curve is illustrated that can be used (when Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) gaskets are not used) to predict a level of shielding as a function of screw spacing and the wavelength of any frequency of interest. The test requirements for a design engineer to properly select an EMI gasket for a specific application are listed. These include (1) the conductivity of the gasket against any of the materials and finishes used by industry; (2) the level of shielding as a function of the force of a gasket against the faying surfaces of a system as applied to the materials and finishes used by industry; and (3) the effect moisture and salt fog environments have on the shielding of the gasket against the various surfaces and finishes used by industry.
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Kunkel G (1980) Mechanical force considerations in the use of EMI-environmental gaskets. IEEE, EMC International Symposium, Baltimore, MD
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Kunkel, G.M. (2020). Optimal Use of EMI Gaskets. In: Shielding of Electromagnetic Waves. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-19238-9_7
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