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MicroGrid®
Precision-Expanded Foils


EMI/RFI Shielding and ESD Shielding with MicroGrid®

Foil MicroGrid® precision-expanded metal foils meet your exacting requirements in shielding, electrical conductivity, and heat transfer properties. MicroGrid is an effective shield against EMI/RFI and ESD. Formed from solid sheets of metal foil, MicroGrid's shape, pattern, and open area are precisely engineered to match the needs of your particular application. MicroGrid wraps and conforms to nearly any shape. It can be laminated, coated, and plated.

Data Summary for Shielding Effectiveness Study
Shielding Effectiveness
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Shielding Characteristics
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Shielding effectiveness testing was done with normal range of open area at 60 - 70%.
By varying the width of the strand, shielding characteristics can be altered.
Typical Shielding Applications for MicroGrid
  • Telecommunications systems
  • Computers
  • Medical electronics
  • Gaskets
  • Aerospace and avionics applications
    - Lightning strike protection in composite aircraft skin
    - Spot shielding of selected locations within aircraft
  • Industrial Controls


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