Go-To 3M™ EMI/RFI Management Solutions

Enabling the next generation of technology

Protect your systems and ensure efficient and reliable communications with solutions from 3M. We bring decades of expertise in EMI/RFI management and materials science to help solve complex and dynamic design challenges. 3M EMI/RFI management solutions are known for boosting signal-to-noise ratios in consumer electronics to improving antenna signal integrity in communication systems, and even grounding displays for connected and smart products.

Benefits of 3M EMI/RFI Management Solutions

  • Helps Minimize EMI noise & crosstalk
  • Helps Improves signal integrity
  • High performing and reliable materials
  • Cost-effective vs other EMI mitigation strategies
  • Peel & stick products are timely and easy to design with
  • EMI Shielding & Grounding
  • EMI Absorbing

3M Conductive Solutions for EMI Shielding & Grounding Applications

Block harmful electromagnetic waves and create a reliable grounding path with 3M’s “intelligent tapes.” 3M Electrically Conductive Tapes & Gaskets feature XYZ-axis or Z-axis conductivity in a variety of conductive adhesives, carriers, and conductive fillers to provide enhanced EMI performance where you need it (workability, conformability, adhesion, temperature durability, etc.). 3Ms easy peel-and-stick solutions provide a broad spectrum of performance across frequency bands in a wide range of applications. Multiple thicknesses and tape types are available to meet your unique design requirements.

Features/Benefits

  • XYZ-axis or Z-axis conductivity
  • Excellent EMI/ESD and electrical performance over time
  • Overlap resistance and electrical contact on small areas and bond lines
  • High adhesion for reliable contact to various substrates
  • Great handling & workability
  • Conformability and edge conformance
  • Single-sided, double-sided, adhesive transfer tape options
  • Multiple levels of adhesion, conformability, and flexibility
  • A broad range of thicknesses
  • Offer thin product constructions for applications with less Z-space

Applications

Flex circuit to flex circuit interconnection

Sensor Grounding

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

EMI shield and gasket attachment

PCB/flex/chassis grounding

Bond line gap shielding

Shield can lid

Display chip on flex

Shielding display wrap

FPC grounding

PIM management

Flexible circuits and PCBs

Add 3M’s Go-To EMI Shielding & Grounding Solutions to your Toolbox

Make these four tapes the first, go-to options for EMI shielding & grounding challenges

  • Trusted and high-performing tapes that cover many applications
  • Multiple product constructions to provide differentiation solutions to many design challenges
  • Increased availability for fast and reliable service

XYZ-Axis Double-Sided Fabric Tape

3M Electrically Conductive Double-Sided Tape 5113DFT Series

Product construction

  • Transparent PET release liner (3 mil)
  • Ni/Cu/Ni-Coated Conductive Woven Fabric Carrier with a Conductive Polyolefin PSA on both sides (2 mil)
  • Transparent PET release liner (2 mil)

Features

  • New patented polyolefin CPSA
  • High adhesion
  • 4-year shelf life
  • Low contact resistance
  • Conformable
  • 105°C long-term temperature spec

XYZ-Axis Single-Sided Fabric Tape

3M Electrically Conductive Single-Sided Tape 5113SFT Series

Product construction

  • Ni/Cu/Ni-Coated Conductive Woven Fabric Carrier + Conductive Polyolefin PSA (2 mil)
  • Transparent PET release liner (3 mil)

Features

  • New patented polyolefin CPSA
  • High adhesion
  • 4-year shelf life
  • Low contact resistance
  • Conformable
  • 105°C long-term temperature spec

XYZ-Axis Single-Sided Copper Foil Tape

3M Electrically Conductive Single-Sided Tape 1050TC Series

Product construction

  • Copper foil + Ni-filled Conductive Acrylic PSA (1 mil)
  • Transparent PET release liner (2 mil)

Features

  • Thin profile
  • Standard & reliable performance over time
  • Excellent EMI shielding
  • Stiffer copper foil = easy handling & workability

Z-Axis Anisotropic Tape

3M Electrically Conductive Adhesive Transfer Tape 9703

Product construction

  • Conductive Acrylic PSA filled with silver particles (2 mil)
  • Silicone-treated PCK Liner (4 mil)

Features

  • Z-axis-conductivity
  • Low outgassing acrylic CPSA
  • Silver particle filler
  • Conforms to non-flat surfaes

The go-to materials are supplemented by a broader line of 3M EMI/RFI materials for unique requirements and niche applications. Check out 3M’s other notable materials!

Single-Sided Tapes

Product Description View Details
5113SFT 3M™ Electrically Conductive Single-Sided Tape 5113SFT Series is an XYZ-axis single-sided fabric tape (SFT) consisting of a conductive matrix carrier and 3M's innovative new conductive polyolefin pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA). 3M tape 5113SFT is an all-around excellent performing tape.
1050TC 3M™ Electrically Conductive Single-Sided Tape 1050TC Series is a conductive foil tape that consists of an XYZ-axis conductive copper foil backing, a conductive acrylic adhesive layer, and a PET release liner. The thin profile tape features high shielding effectiveness and reliable performance over time.
1020BC 3M™ Electrically Conductive Single-Sided Tape 1020BC Series is 3M tape 1050TC Series + a black conductive coating layer on top.
3304BC-S 3M™ Electrically Conductive Single-Sided Tape 3304BC-S is an XYZ-axis foil tape with an acrylic adhesive and Ni/Cu-coated conductive nonwoven carrier. 3M tape 3304BC-S has the best performance in shield-can lid applications.

Double-Sided Tapes

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5113DFT 3M™ Electrically Conductive Single-Sided Tape 5113DFT-50 is an XYZ-axis double-sided fabric tape (DFT) consisting of a conductive matrix carrier and 3M's innovative new conductive polyolefin pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA). 3M tape 5113DFT is an all-around excellent performing tape.
9772 3M™ Electrically Conductive Double-Sided Tape 9772 series is an XYZ-axis conductive foil tape that consists of a conductive matrix carrier (copper foil), a conductive acrylic adhesive, and PET release liners on the top and bottom.
9711S 3M™ Electrically Conductive Double-Sided Tape 9711S Series is an XYZ-axis conductive fabric tape with an acrylic conductive adhesive, woven carrier, and two liners.
9750 3M™ Electrically Conductive Double-Sided Tape 9750 Series is an XYZ-axis tape with a nonwoven carrier and an acrylic PSA and paper liner. This tape is halogen free.

Adhesive Transfer Tapes

Product Description View Details
9703 3M™ Electrically Conductive Adhesive Transfer Tape 9703 is a low-outgassing Z-axis anisotropic electrically conductive pressure sensitive adhesive (CPSA) tape.
9709SL Electrically Conductive Adhesive Transfer Tape 9709SL is an XYZ-axis electrically conductive pressure sensitive adhesive (CPSA) tape with low release liners.
9713 Electrically Conductive Adhesive Transfer Tape 9713 has a good balance of adhesion and conductivity, which is optimal for larger contact areas where high electrical conductivity is not required. 
9712 Electrically Conductive Adhesive Transfer Tape 9712 has a good balance of adhesion and conductivity, which is optimal for larger contact areas where high electrical conductivity is not required. 3M tape 9712 has no Ni and is non-magnetic.
9720S Electrically Conductive Adhesive Transfer Tape 9720S has very high electrical conductivity, which provides low resistance for small contact areas and high frequencies.
9732 Electrically Conductive Adhesive Transfer Tape 9732 has a good balance of adhesion and conductivity, which is optimal for larger contact areas where high electrical conductivity is not required. 3M tape 9732 is thicker 4 mil (0.1 mm).

3M Absorbing Solutions for EMI Absorbing & Magnetic Shielding

Protect nearby electronic devices and components by absorbing EMI across multiple frequency bands. 3M™ EMI Absorbers are flexible composite materials with specialized magnetic particles and a non-conductive PSA to absorb EMI. The absorber’s high permeability and magnetic loss help reduce EMI/RFI noise and improve signal integrity that could interfere with a system’s operations. For lower frequencies (<1 MHz), 3M™ Magnetic Shielding Materials can interact and influence EM fields to help protect sensitive electronic components and circuitry.

Features/Benefits

  • Absorbing capabilities up to 6 GHz with targeted permeability
  • Absorbing performance is thickness dependent (ex. 100 MHz to 4 GHz for EM25TP)
  • Helps improve antenna performance and reduce EMI interference within a device
  • Multiple thickness options for diverse applications
  • Supplied on a removable liner for easy handling
  • Halogen-free products available

Applications

Cable wrapping/attachment

Attached to noise (traces, IC’s, reflective enclosure surfaces)

Attached to metal surface (reduce emitting EMI noise)

Attached to semicon chip/micro-processors

Insert between module (compartment)

Add 3M’s Go-To EMI Absorbing & Magnetic Shielding Solutions to your Toolbox

Make these three absorbers the first, go-to options for EMI absorbing challenges

  • Trusted and high-performing materials that cover many applications
  • Easy selection with a go-to material for each frequency range
  • Increased availability for fast and reliable service

3M Composite EMI Absorber

Target frequency: 500 MHz – 4 GHz

3M™ EMI Absorber EM25TP Series

Product construction

  • Composite Magnetic Layer
  • Acrylic Adhesive (0.4 – 1.2 mil)
  • PET Film Release Liner

Features

  • Targeted permeability for < 5-10 MHz FFDM performance for EM field coupling
  • EMI absorber frequency range from 100 MHz to 4 GHz
  • Supplied on a removable liner for easier handling

3M Hybrid Shielding EMI Absorber

Target frequency: 1 GHz – 2 GHz

3M™ EMI Absorber AB7000HF Series

Product construction

  • Soft composite absorber
  • Acrylic PSA
  • Release Liner

Features

  • Flexible, high permeability magnetic film
  • Frequency range from 50 MHz to 3 GHz
  • Acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) for easy application
  • Easily die cut into complex shapes
  • Halogen Free (IEC 61249-2-21)

EMI Absorbers

Product Description View Details
EM25TP Series 3M™ EMI Absorber EM25TP was originally created as a magnetic isolator but features excellent EMI absorbing performance. The target absorbing frequency range is 500 MHz – 4 GHz.
AB5000HF/AB5000SHF Series AB5000HF/AB5000SHF Series are composite EMI absorbers with flexible soft metal flakes filler loaded polymer resin and acrylic non-conductive pressure-sensitive adhesive. The -SHF version has enhanced performance. The target frequency is 1 GHz.
AB7000HF Series 3M™ EMI Absorber AB7030HF is an innovative EMI absorber material. This low-halogen, flexible, high-permeability magnetic EMI absorber sheet is a broadband absorber for near-field applications in the 50 MHz- 3 GHz range.

EMI Hybrid Absorbers

Product Description View Details
AB6005HF (AL+PET) 3M™ EMI Shielding Absorber AB6000HF Series consists of insulation layer, shielding layer, absorbing layer and non-conductive adhesive.

Magnetic Isolators (Flux Field Directional Materials)

Product Description View Details
EM80KM Series 3M™ Flux Field Directional Material (FFDM) EM80KM is a multi-layer construction consisting of primary inner soft magnetic foil layer(s) with a top black film layer and an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) that provide many special features.

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