Technical Data
August 2014
3M
™
EMI Absorber AB6000, AB6000S,
and AB6000G Series
Product Description
3M™ EMI Absorber AB6000, AB6000S, and AB6000G Series consists of an insulation layer, shielding layer, absorbing
layer and non-conductive pressure-sensitive adhesive.
Features and Benefits
• Insulation Layer
• EMI Shielding Layer
• EMI Absorption Layer
• Pressure-sensitive Adhesive (PSA) Layer
• Supplied on a removable release liner for easy handling and die-cutting
Applications
The absorber is typically used for applications requiring both electromagnetic shielding performance and absorption
function. It is useful for electrical devises for broadband radio frequency range (mobile phone, PDA, PC, BS/CS tuner,
LAN, medical and military devices).
Common applications include attenuation of conduction and radiation noise suppression and filtering (FPCB and chips
on circuit, high speed microprocessor) and resonant peak of enclosed cavities (EMI/ESD), and electric/ electronic/ RF
components (IC/LSL, PCB, FPC, cable, oscillators, RF modules), mechanical bodies (metal can, frame, body, enclosure).
Attenuation and Power Loss
Many factors determine the true attenuation of electromagnetic shielding and absorbing material, including type and
thickness of polymer, adhesive type, intimacy of substrate contact, smoothness of application surface, strength and
frequency of the EMI signal, etc. However, using standard tests and fixtures, it is possible to determine a value for
the attenuation.
3M
™
EMI Absorber AB6000, AB6000S, and AB6000G Series
Typical Physical Properties
Note:
The following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not
be used for specification purposes.
Property (Test Method)
Color
Adhesive
Type of Backing
Thickness
Total Thickness
Absorber Thickness
Frequency Range
Operating Temperature
Shielding Effectiveness
1
Adhesion Strength
2
1
2
Typical Value
US units (metric)
AB6000G – Grey
AB6000S – Silver
Acrylic non-conductive pressure-sensitive
Metal shielding layer and Absorption layer
AB6005
4.13 mil (0.105 mm)
1.97 mil (0.050 mm)
10MHz – 18GHz
-.22 - 221°F (-30 - 105°C)
Min 40db (30MHz – 1GHz)
8.8 oz/in (250gf/25mm)
AB6005G
4.13 mil (0.105 mm)
1.97 mil (0.050 mm)
Test method ASTM D-4935.
MIL-STD-202 Method 307 maintained at 5 psi (3,4 N/cm
2
) measured over in
2
surface area. Conductive particles in the adhesive provide the electrical
path between the application substrate and foil backing.
• Power Loss Property on Microstrip
EMI Absorber with Shielding AB6000 Series
Line (50Ω)
EMI Absorber with Shielding AB6000 Series
1.0
0.9
EMI Absorber with Shielding AB6000
EMI Absorber with Shielding AB6000 Series
Series
P
ower Loss (P
Loss
/P
In
) %
0.8
0.7
P
ower Loss (P
Loss
/P
In
) %
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.0
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.0
100M
Frequency [Hz]
100M
(2)
1G
1G
Frequency [Hz]
3M
™
EMI Absorber with Shielding AB6000 Series, AB 6000S Series,
and AB6000G Series
AB6000, AB6000S, and AB6000G Series
3M
™
EMI Absorber
Shielding Effectiveness (SE)
Typical Physical Properties
(continued)
Note:
The following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not
be used for specification purposes.
• Shielding Effectivness (SE)
100
90
80
70
S. E. [dB]
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
Frequency [MHz]
• Structure
Shield Layer
Insulation Layer
Absorbing Layer
Adhesive Layer
Release Liner
Shield Layer
Absorbing Layer
Adhesive Layer
Release Liner
Absorbing Layer
Insulation Layer
Shield Layer
Conductive Adhesive Layer
Release Liner
AB6000 Series
AB6000S Series
AB6000G Series
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3M
™
EMI Absorber AB6000, AB6000S, and AB6000G Series
Storage and Shelf Life
The shelf life of 3M™ EMI Absorber AB6000, AB6000S, and AB6000G Series is 12 months from the shipment date from
the manufacturing location when stored in original packaging at 21°C (70°F) and 50% relative humidity.
Safety Data Sheet
Please consult Safety Data Sheet prior to use.
Regulatory
For regulatory information about this product, contact your 3M representative.
Technical Information
The technical information, recommendations and other statements contained in this document are based upon tests
or experience that 3M believes are reliable, but the accuracy or completeness of such information is not guaranteed.
Product Use
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of a 3M product in a particular application. Given the variety of factors that can affect the use and performance of a 3M
product, user is solely responsible for evaluating the 3M product and determining whether it is fit for a particular purpose
and suitable for user’s method of application.
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