What is the Best Way to Protect Against Electromagnetic Interference?

EMI, better known as electromagnetic interference, is an inevitable threat to the world, specifically electronic devices. EMI cannot be stopped but can be prevented with the right type of shielding: EMI shielding and EMI shielding gaskets.

When left unchecked, EMI can cause significant issues for electronics and communications. Most people have experienced minor, irritating forms of EMI. For instance, when you hear static on a call or when a radio makes funny noises, it signals electromagnetic interference. In a worst-case scenario, people's lives are jeopardized (medical and military equipment). A person needs to ask one main question: "what is being done to protect my gear and to safeguard other electronics nearby?

• EMI affects the performance of electronics, so designers must consider how EMI from the outside world interacts with their gear.
• Electronic devices create and emit EMI into the world, so engineers must prevent this from happening. This is especially the case when multiple electronics are all used within a single system (I.e., car).

There are several options for protecting against EMI. Each is different, which means that they should not be used interchangeably. For more information on designing electromagnetic interference protection, you should not hesitate to call our team.

EMI Shielding is an ideal way to contain interference because it can reflect electromagnetic waves. The shielding material absorbs the waves that are not reflected.

EMI filtering is another excellent option for directing unwanted signals by filtering them out. Most commonly, filters are used with connectors and cables on lines that go in and out of circuits.

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