Thin, Flexible, Broadband Absorbers
ECCOSORB
®
MCS
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Material Characteristics
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Thin,
flexible,
high-loss,
magnetically
loaded,
electrically non-conductive silicone rubber sheet
Frequency range from 800 MHz to 18 GHz
Impervious to moisture and can be subjected to
outdoor environments and high altitudes, including
space, with no adverse effects
Low out-gassing properties for space applications
Can be cut and fitted to compound curves
Instructions for Use
ECCOSORB
®
MCS can be bonded to itself to make
thicker sheets or to other substrates with either the
factory installed PSA (SS6M), or STYCAST
®
4952
along with Primer S-11
Typical Properties
Service Temperature, °F (°C)
Cryogenic to
350 (177)
2 x 10
8
ohm-cm
0.66 - 0.23
>20
.040 (1.0)
>80
>500
>20
0.0028
8.5
UL-94 V1
0.3 (0.23)
0.05 (0.05)
0.9 (4.39)
1.0 (4.87)
Applications
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When placed within a cavity ECCOSORB
®
MCS has
proven to be very effective at dampening resonances
due to the absorbers high permittivity and permeability
as well as high loss values, which in turn reduces the
overall VSWR
ECCOSORB
®
MCS is designed for the suppression of
surface currents over a wide range of frequencies
Useful for the suppression of creeping waves and
reduction of cavity resonances in microwave modules.
ECCOSORB
®
MCS is also useful in reducing RF coupling
of antennas and microwave components
Volume Resistivity
Relative Impedance
Dielectric Strength, volts/mil
Nominal Thickness, inches (mm)
Hardness, Shore A
Tensile Strength, psi
Elongation, %
Thermal Conductivity,
(cal)(cm)/(sec)(cm
2
)(°C)
(BTU)(in)/(hr)(ft
2
)(°F)
Fire Retardancy
Availability
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ECCOSORB MCS is available in sheets 0.040” x 12” x
12” (0.101cm x 30.5cm x 30.5cm)
Upon special request, ECCOSORB
®
MCS can be
supplied in sheets up to 36” (914.4mm) in length
It can be supplied with a Pressure Sensitive Adhesive
(PSA). Product designation denoting ECCOSORB
®
MCS
with a PSA is ECCOSORB
®
MCS/SS6M
ECCOSORB
®
MCS is available in other sizes and
customer specified configurations and thicknesses
upon request
®
%TML (with SS6M)
%CVCM (with SS6M)
Weight, lb/ft
2
(kg/m
2
)
Weight, lb/ft
2
(kg/m
2
) with SS6M PSA
Attenuation
100
80
60
40
20
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12
dB/cm
Frequency (GHz)
EMERSON & CUMING MICROWAVE PRODUCTS, INC., 28 York Avenue, Randolph, MA 02368 / Telephone (781) 961-9600. Use of Information and Material: Values shown are based on testing of laboratory test specimens and represent data that
falls within normal range of the material. These values are not intended for use in establishing maximum, minimum or ranges of values for specification purposes. Any determination of the suitability of the material for any purpose
contemplated by the user and the manner of such use is the responsibility of the user. The user should determine that the material meets the needs of the user's product and use. We hope that the information given here will be helpful. It is
based on data and knowledge considered to be true and accurate and is offered for the user's consideration, investigation and verification but we do not warrant the results to be obtained. Please read all statements, recommendations or
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